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im trying to start my newly aquired bike but ive found that when i use the starter motor the plugs only spark once or twice ...if i use the kick start it sparks all the time ..not very strong spark though ..looks like it got electronic ign ,,but there is a red box with wires tied under the tank ...who knows what that is..i need some help..thanks ..

Sounds like its just power drain when using the electric boot
Some ignition systems need the full 12v+ to get a proper spark.
Make sure ur battery is 100%.......
Its a good idea to have a more direct feed to the ignition box rather than through the loom. A relay set up is good..... there is a thread dealing with this subject.. somewhere, a site called "Wired George" or summat

i will have a hunt for the post ...thanks

If I were you I would say sod the grief, check out the wiring diagram and reinstate the original wiring an d then fit a Dyna-S ignition system which can be bought for aboiut sixty quids from Z1 Enterprises. Very reliable folk and delivery much quicker than you'd think (or they pesimistically promise!). There's a link to their site under links.

Whilst you could spend hours firkin about I consider sixty squids a worthwhile investment for hassle free sparks. You can spend a shit load o wedge on fancy shit with poncy coils and plugs. Junk the NGKs if you've got them - cos their shite (these days) and get some Nippon Denso's from http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/index.htm where they're 'bout a quid a plug so you may as well get a couple o sets and have a set ready for ... dunno actually cos they're sooo reliable - I gotr two cos they were sooo cheap and I luv a bargain