Re: New rider needs help with ignition hangup :(

Posted by Re-run on Sep 26, 2010; 5:41pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/New-rider-needs-help-with-ignition-hangup-tp1572173p1584531.html

Well that seems to be about right so lets try a couple things.
First off, pull the wires off the plugs and unscrew the plug caps.
Snip about 1/4 inch of wire off each lead.
Before putting the caps back on, test the ohm ratings. Set meter to ohms, stick one probe in one side and the other of course on the opposite end. Your ohm reading should be about 5K or so. If you get nothing, try again just to verify. If the ohms hit 10K or more, then replace the caps.

once you have the caps checked out. Screw them back on snugly.

Now how old are your plugs? Also, what brand and what number?
The sohc stock plug has been superseded with the NGK D8EA with a gap of .028

If the plugs were in the bike when you got it, you may want to replace them as you don't know how old they are.