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XJ650 turns over but won't start!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Connor Skill, Sep 17, 2017.

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    Connor Skill New Member

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    Hi. I am having trouble starting my XJ. It turns over just fine but won't start. I do have a spark plug that isn't giving off any spark but should that effect it? Also could it be a stator problem?
     
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    A bad stator will not keep the bike from starting, but will keep the battery from charging. Set the idea of a bad stator aside for now.

    Which plug isn't throwing sparks?

    What is the battery voltage when you thumb the starter, and what is the battery voltage at rest?
     
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    So the left side right spark plug is the one not working. I used jumper cables on the battery for a full charged start.
     
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    Cylinders are numbered 1-4, left to right, while sitting on the bike. Far left is cylinder #1. Far right is cylinder #4.
    Please clarify which is not working.
     
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    #2 is the one not working
     
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    Swap the plug leads between #2 and #3. Does the problem stay with the plug, or with the plug wire?
     
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