I would be willing to bet that the kawasaki specail tool is probably just a version of this
http://www.fluke.com/Fluke/usen/Digital-Multimeters/Fluke-88V.htm?PID=56148
which includes the 10 meg ohm input impedance to protect the circuits your checking. Thats why we use them in aviation.
Thanks, so it seems like I'm still on the lookout for a CDI box that tests out good to swap for mine to see if there is a change. Outback Jon, you still watching this thread? If your offer is still open, it may end up being at the National (I assume you will be there?). Weekends are in short supply, and Kathy and I will be taking our first run in the new-to-us RV this weekend, so that's out. If we were taking the bikes with us, as we plan to do in the future, it would be perfect, as we are camping in Saugerties.
I just checked mine, still the OEM ignitor, all readings w/in specs. 1886-1993 Service Manual, 1994 Connie with 167k miles. I did paint the bike blue a few years ago, installed SteveJ's old Russell seat further back, and recently installed SiSF's sprocket mod. Other than that...Rick, I just met with Outback_Jon and tested his CDI box as well. At first I thought his tested out as per the manual and I went to check mine against his. I realized, almost by accident, I had tested Jon's in reverse polarity according to the manual and it DOES matter. When tested in the polarity dictated by the manual, his tests the same as mine. Not accusing you of shoddy workmanship by any means, but is there any chance when you tested yours, the polarities were reversed? I'm still wondering if there is a possible issue with the procedure in the book. If you tested correctly, there seem to be a lot of these units that seem to run fine but fail the pass/fail in the book. I'm still confused... (no big surprise, I know )
I have a slight burble till off idle, and can't wring her out past 128 w/o a tail wind.
Rick
Good Lord...some people on this board are just plain miserable. I can't believe anyone would go to you for help in the first place. Obviously God-complexes are not reserved for the medical profession.
Thank you for being "out".
just saw your quip, very nice. Did you know that there is also a book called "motcycle mechanics for dummies" ? (I like your avitar, it fits well....) Might want to read that book, and about 30 other specific ones, spend 40 years repairing bikes, and hold the Tech Editor officer's postion for the COG for acouple years, along with a few thousand happy customers here that recieved concise and accurate assistance before spouting again.....
in the words of the famed Will Sonnet (old cowboy show, likely before you were born)
"No brag, just fact...." http://www.fiftiesweb.com/western-5.htm
... but is there any chance when you tested yours, the polarities were reversed? ...
According to the schematic for the J Box here http://www.cog-online.org/clubportal/clubdocs/1328/ConcoursJ-BoxSchematicGBY2.pdf
pins 4 and 5 should show infinite resistance. Those points look like an uninstalled option circuit.
Anything is possible, but I stand by my readings. I'm using an analog Triplett VOM. (digital is just a fad )
Something to ponder, are all the 'bad' IC units tested with the same multi-meter?
Rick
.....I am becomming more and more convinced after seeing and hearing many other C-10's at the rally, my bike may be not be doing anything out of the ordinary. a can of Seafoam over the next few tanks just be be sure things are squeaky clean, and I forget it and ride!!
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good to hear that, I am glad that the problem was not as serious as you once thought, and that is easily cured, something I eluded to initially from the symptoms you noted. I really feel a bit sorry that your wife had to interject, and sling insults during the initial stages, when I was trying to make a point (albeit a bit wrong in my mannerism, but I was trying to prevent you from "hunting dragons"), it still angers me that she found that necessary, but hey, I'll just consider the source. Glad the bike is fine, and feel free to contact me for any help I may be able to provide on maintaining and servicing the Concours motorcycle.If you re read my initial post, I never asked for help with the running problem, just to see if the CDI test in the book was accurate, which you never did bother to reply to or help with. Telling me "I don't have the time, nor you the money..." and