poor starting
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LI150
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My series 2 with 200 engine 25mil carb and af clubman has always been temperamental at starting. It was starting first kick now it takes 20 plus. Initially I had a carb issue which I sorted. I have checked spark it appears weak to me. So what's failing. Electrics are not my strong point could it be stator ? CDI? I
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rosscla
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Yes could be any of those.
First thing I'd check would be the plug gap, then try a new plug and work back from there. Cap, HT lead, CDI, remove the green to the loom from the CDI to eliminate a short or faulty switch. Swap the CDI for a known good one. Get a cheap multi meter and check the values on the stator wire against the published values.
If all that checks out then you're probably back to carburation.
First thing I'd check would be the plug gap, then try a new plug and work back from there. Cap, HT lead, CDI, remove the green to the loom from the CDI to eliminate a short or faulty switch. Swap the CDI for a known good one. Get a cheap multi meter and check the values on the stator wire against the published values.
If all that checks out then you're probably back to carburation.
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