Re: Need some help

Posted by adam h on
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Need-some-help-tp4048570p4048604.html

Hi everyone and thanks for the advice,

I'm thinking you are probably right about a bad ignition.  I'm wondering
what might be the best first place(s) to test?

Not sure if any of these details are helpful:  When I had been trying it
unsuccessfully before (pressing the starter switch) it would often make a
sound as if it was wanting to start (starter would make a whirring/chugging
sound) but would not turn over.  I had figured this was because it hadn't
been started in a while.  The few times I tried the starter switch after
that, it would very quickly "drain the battery" where the lights on the
console would become dim.  I had figured this was because my battery was
worn out.  I now have a solid battery.  When I tried the starter switch
just now, it gave just the faintest single "whir" as if there was not
enough juice to make it turn.  Doing this for a while (it was cold out) and
the single "whir'  got just slightly louder but not even nearly strong
enough of a sound that would indicate it could start the bike.

I'm not sure if any of these symptoms are an indication of what I should
test first - starter switch, coils, battery, points?  If anyone has any
thoughts I'd be most appreciative.
Cheers,
ADAM