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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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I found that the connector is for a cali model as well as not for my bike. so I think its the coil i did some testing on it per the manual( i got off the net for 6 bucks hahah ebooks ) so ill be getting another one from the dealer for 50 buck vise aftermarket for 120 then we will go from there. thanks for all the help guys
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:49 AM
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Well done. Good luck with the fix. Post the outcome.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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ok so I got the coil and new plugs but no dice so now im going to try my crank sensor - _ - damn it boy this is getting to me but im sure this time thats what it is cause I unplugged it from the bottom where the to connectors meet. and did the same with no turn over, then i opened up the case and the sensor smelled burned so if its not it then i dont know what the hell
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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All electrical equipment requires smoke to operate correctly. If the smoke leaks out, it won't work any more.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Just saw the price for that ignition mod, holy **** - _ - some times I hate being a min wage college student ... ahhhhh any suggestions on what brand its good or what?
 
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