83 GL 1100, dead spark in #2 cyl. ??

velvetrider · Post by **velvetrider** » Sat May 11, 2024 1:46 pm

I am going to sell Black Velvet, my 83 / GL1100, w.90 K miles. However I have discovered that #2 cyl. is not firing.. I checked the wire to the capacitor.. seems good. I do not want to replace any more stuff.. any body got any recommendations ? Thanks, Geoff.

OldguyGlen · Post by **OldguyGlen** » Mon May 13, 2024 9:57 am

I believe Cyl #1 and Cyl #2 fire off the same coil. If it's only #2 that's dead there is a short to ground in the #2 wire, and/or in the coil itself.

velvetrider · Post by **velvetrider** » Mon May 13, 2024 10:35 am

Glen thanks,,, I will check the coil for 1 & 2 cyl.

velvetrider · Post by **velvetrider** » Mon May 13, 2024 12:29 pm

No coil is for cyll. 2 & 3, Do you know how I can check the coils ??

OldguyGlen · Post by **OldguyGlen** » Mon May 13, 2024 1:21 pm

Refer to your earlier thread "Do I have a bad coil?"

viewtopic.php?t=65765

velvetrider · Post by **velvetrider** » Mon May 13, 2024 1:39 pm

Glen you are correct,,, cyl 1 & 2 are supposed to be on the same coil. However I changed the coils 1 about a year ago. It ran good then,, but I am going to reconnect according to my shop manual and see what happens.... I'll keep you posted,,,, thanks man..

velvetrider · Post by **velvetrider** » Sat May 25, 2024 11:22 am

I ordered new coils from Amazon. They were junk, returning for credit. Ordered a different set on E-bay. take about a week to see if they are better,, thanks guys.

velvetrider · Post by **velvetrider** » Thu Jun 06, 2024 2:57 pm

I ordered new coils from Amazon. They were junk, returning for credit. Ordered a different set on E-bay. take about a week to see if they are better,, thanks guys.

velvetrider · Post by **velvetrider** » Fri Jun 07, 2024 10:30 am

This evening I am installing new coils in Black Velvet. 2nd set. I got correct resistance on primary side, but for some reason unable to get a reading on secondary circuit, (plug wires) I checked Youtube vids that showed how to check the resistance of the coils, but unable to get a reading from the plug wires, (secondary circuit). Will keep you guys posted.

OldguyGlen · Post by **OldguyGlen** » Fri Jun 07, 2024 12:36 pm

Did you put your test meter wires plug tip -to- plug tip?

velvetrider · Post by **velvetrider** » Sat Jun 08, 2024 11:58 am

All efforts have failed. I am selling Black Velvet ! Still has a misfire and a carb leak. I'm simply too old to continue working on her.. 1983 GL1100 I,, 90,141miles Has all plastic body parts/covers.
What would she be worth I wonder,,?????

83 GL 1100, dead spark in #2 cyl. ??

83 GL 1100, dead spark in #2 cyl. ??

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