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Old 03-01-2011, 12:46 AM   #1
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Smile Hi everybody! Just got my first bike...

And I'm trying to sort out why it won't start.

I just got an '80 Honda CM400A the other day. I've got no spark. I think it's the coil, but I'm open to any advice I can get!
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Old 03-01-2011, 03:36 AM   #2
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Welcome to the forum, sorry not my field of expertise.

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Old 03-01-2011, 09:44 AM   #3
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God help me but I love those little 400's.
Get a manual.
http://www.dansmc.com/

I think people tend to go the coil route too soon.
Usually the first thing is an old / bad battery.
Then plug wires that DO wear out (who knows why?).

http://www.bikez.com/msgboard/msg.ph...9687&type=bike

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Old 03-01-2011, 09:52 AM   #4
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Why not try posting this in the repair or Honda sections for more/better replys.
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Old 03-01-2011, 06:21 PM   #5
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