Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster. Recently bought myself a 1998 RM 250 for cheap because it had no spark. I am a transport truck mechanic by trade so I know my way around electronics/multimeter pretty good. However, this is stumping me.
Previous owner had installed a new stator and ignition coil on the bike when I bought it, I bought a new CDI just for the heck of it. Still no spark. Disconnected the killswitch from the circuit and download a manual for a few years that include 1998. Tested all resistances and they were in spec, however..when kicking it over long and hard the new stator would peak at 10v AC.This seems too low. Any suggestions? Suzuki has discontinued OEM stators. In summary, the bike has a new stator, pick up coil, ignition coil. CDI and all the wires checked out okay for resistance. Am I missing something? I am checking for power output from CDI going to the coil and there's no power. I am suspect that the stator isnt generating enough.
Testing with a multimeter with peak max/min recordings to see A/C.
Thoughts? suggestions?
Previous owner had installed a new stator and ignition coil on the bike when I bought it, I bought a new CDI just for the heck of it. Still no spark. Disconnected the killswitch from the circuit and download a manual for a few years that include 1998. Tested all resistances and they were in spec, however..when kicking it over long and hard the new stator would peak at 10v AC.This seems too low. Any suggestions? Suzuki has discontinued OEM stators. In summary, the bike has a new stator, pick up coil, ignition coil. CDI and all the wires checked out okay for resistance. Am I missing something? I am checking for power output from CDI going to the coil and there's no power. I am suspect that the stator isnt generating enough.
Testing with a multimeter with peak max/min recordings to see A/C.
Thoughts? suggestions?