That's exactly what happened with mine. In the holders it was opening and
closing the circuit. Pulled it and put the meter on each end and it passed
(because I was holding it together hy doing that) but touch the leads to
the sides and it was open.

-Kyle
On Aug 19, 2012 6:37 PM, "Cunning Linguist" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Success.
>
> First of all, thank you all for all your help and advice.  The quick
> response from you guys was incredible.
>
> Turned out to be a fuse after all.  Glass fuse.  Visual inspection looked
> good.  Continuity test passed. Turned out to have fine break.  Found it by
> chasing voltage to fuse block.  Glad I took the time instead of ordering a
> bunch of parts.  Still confused as to why 1 coil test according to spec and
> the other doesn't though.  Just glad my baby is back up.  Gonna take a test
> run and try her out.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Shauncho
>
> On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 2:57 PM, Jason King <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> the relay itself could be bad if you jump around it and sent power
>> straight to the starter
>>  On Aug 19, 2012 5:45 PM, "Cunning Linguist" <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I don't either.  the fuse is good.  checked voltage across it.
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 2:35 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I don't see how the coils could keep the starter motor from kicking in.
>>>> There's also a fuse by the starter relay. I would also suspect a loose
>>>> connection or dirty ground somewhere.
>>>>
>>>> -Kyle
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 4:00 PM, shauncho <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Ok.  cant seem to find my original post but have received your
>>>>> responses.
>>>>>
>>>>> Heres the update.
>>>>>
>>>>> Starter.  Jumped relay and starter runs but bike wont start.
>>>>>
>>>>> Fuses.  Checked all fuses on display and replaced 2 10 amp fuses that
>>>>> just fell apart when I tried to remove th
>>>>>
>>>>> Coils.  Checked secondary resistence (where plug wire screws onto
>>>>> coil).  Left coil checks out according to spec in manual.  Right coil has
>>>>> infinite resistence.  Coil appears to be bad.
>>>>>
>>>>> Question.  If 1 coil is bad could that keep power from engaging
>>>>> starter relay?  seems it shouldn't but I'm new to working on bikes.
>>>>>
>>>>> Pulse generator plug wires continuity checks out according to manual.
>>>>>
>>>>> I quess I will replace coil and go from there.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any more ideas, I'm all ears.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks all
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