SMALLKAT

[Smallkat]

I wonder if the production accountants' cost-cutting was kicking in hard in the 1990's? I know Suzuki have always had a keen eye for cost reduction.

Anyway, they've lasted until now, so far exceeded the design life of all components.

[Smallkat]

Right, I have changed the coils and checked all wiring connections. I can't find anything obviously loose. Still no spark. Does anyone know how to test the CDI?

[fossie]

Borrow one , or bite the bullet and get cheap Chinese version as suggested in other 400 post .

[Smallkat]

UB has sent me some tech info and some diagnostic tests to try. I will let you know how I get on.

[sparki]

send your cdi to someopne with a 400. if it works then your wiring is knackered. if it doesnt the cdi is knackered. better to send the cdi to someone with a known good 400 opposed to someone sending you their good cdi as if your wiring caused the problem, you could feck their cdi too - then therell more more upset folk

[fossie]

send your cdi to someopne with a 400. if it works then your wiring is knackered. if it doesnt the cdi is knackered. better to send the cdi to someone with a known good 400 opposed to someone sending you their good cdi as if your wiring caused the problem, you could feck their cdi too - then therell more more upset folk

The voice of reason

[Smallkat]

Yes, good plan. I have a Suzuki qualified mechanic friend coming this week, just to check I haven't done anything stupid (highly likely). I'll see what he says and go from there.

[Uncle Bob]

send your cdi to someopne with a 400.

That offer was also in the email, once Dean has tried a few more diags...

[Smallkat]

Yes, thank you Rob for your kind offer of testing my CDI. I will be sending it to you if my mechanic doesn't find some other problem!

[Smallkat]

New igniter unit arrived today. Much quicker than expected (ordered July 11th from China. You do get email tracking updates every few days). I disconnected the battery, connected the igniter, then reconnected the battery. I don't know if you have to do that, but I didn't want near on £100 going up in smoke. With fear and trepidation I had one plug against the cylinder head, turned the key and gingerly thumbed the starter button. SPARK! Woohoo!

I put the tank back on and had the usual fight with the fuel and vacuum hoses. It's the clips that cause me the most aggro. A few cranks later and she's purring like a good 'un. And the fuel's been in the carbs for months.

Going to put the bodywork back on now and take her out for a run tomorrow.

I won't be setting fire to it just yet. Hopefully it's going to be good and I can come to EK10.