Hey everyone,
I've recently required a 1980 CB400N that was a guys half finished problem, purchased with the assumption that it wasn't starting and may have an issue with the CDI unit.
So I've been tinkering around and since putting a battery into the system, and most of the lights and indicators are working, however when trying to start the bike, there is the starter solenoid click and nothing more.
I've tested the solenoid, the starter motor and both are working fine individually, also I have tested the voltage through the system reaching the starter motor and I am expecting the engine to at least turn over but still nothing.
I'm curious as to whether I need to have the CDI and ignition coil in perfect working order as well before this will happen, or whether the engine should be cranking without it.
Also I have bypassed the solenoid and also tried to start the bike going straight to the starter.
I don't think the engine is seized as I can spin the drive shaft when the bike is in neutral (no chain installed at this stage)
Wondering whether this is an easily diagnosed problem or whether I have a lot of work ahead of me, or whether I have unrealistic expectations of what should be happening
Thanks
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I've recently required a 1980 CB400N that was a guys half finished problem, purchased with the assumption that it wasn't starting and may have an issue with the CDI unit.
So I've been tinkering around and since putting a battery into the system, and most of the lights and indicators are working, however when trying to start the bike, there is the starter solenoid click and nothing more.
I've tested the solenoid, the starter motor and both are working fine individually, also I have tested the voltage through the system reaching the starter motor and I am expecting the engine to at least turn over but still nothing.
I'm curious as to whether I need to have the CDI and ignition coil in perfect working order as well before this will happen, or whether the engine should be cranking without it.
Also I have bypassed the solenoid and also tried to start the bike going straight to the starter.
I don't think the engine is seized as I can spin the drive shaft when the bike is in neutral (no chain installed at this stage)
Wondering whether this is an easily diagnosed problem or whether I have a lot of work ahead of me, or whether I have unrealistic expectations of what should be happening
Thanks
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