Z1000 LTD HARD START

[paul aka billy whizz]

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 ..

[Pigford]

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

[paul aka billy whizz]

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

[RALPHARAMA]

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