Weak spark

[OldVet66]

The connectors are crap? I'm using connectors recommended to me by the forum from CycleTerminal.

They are easier but I have seen more failures with that type of terminal than any other. You are crimping through a plastic sleeve. These are the type you want, crimped with a proper crimp tool they are as good as it gets, and you can inspect the crimp: http://www.cycleterminal.com/bullet-terminals.html

[ZombiePotatoSalad]

I switched the ground wire to the battery. A local mechanic tested mine, and said it didn't have good continuity, so he made me a new one. Just put everything back on... and still no light from the white wire. Interestingly enough, I get a light from the black wire coming from the left coil (with the yellow wire plugged into the orange/white wire). I have light at all of the fuses, so power is going through there.
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[ZombiePotatoSalad]

They are easier but I have seen more failures with that type of terminal than any other. You are crimping through a plastic sleeve. These are the type you want, crimped with a proper crimp tool they are as good as it gets, and you can inspect the crimp: http://www.cycleterminal.com/bullet-terminals.html

Those are EXACTLY the same terminals I'm using now! (see recent post pictures)

[OldVet66]

My bad. Did you get the crimp tool? They also have clear covers for those bullet connectors where you got them.

[ZombiePotatoSalad]

No. I've limited funds. As I see it, as long as it's bound to the wire and the copper strands are touching the connectors, all is well.

[OldVet66]

PM me, I believe I have a single action set that I don't use anymore if I can find it. At 72 the strength in my hands are not what it used to be, I have to use a double action set.

[Wingsconsin]

No. I've limited funds. As I see it, as long as it's bound to the wire and the copper strands are touching the connectors, all is well.

This is the one thing I have been saying for years ---

Munk's Maxim: "There is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle"

Edit: - Don't be discouraged - with patience and persistence you can get it going

[ZombiePotatoSalad]

Would getting a Dyna ignition system resolve this?
My bike doesn't have points, it has an ignitor. The problem is, I can find almost nothing for testing an ignitor. All the videos are for setting points. I'm thinking of just cutting open the wiring harness and following the white wire to see where it goes.

Both the orange and white wires lead to a box under the airbox. The fun part will be getting to it.

[ZombiePotatoSalad]

I found this under the airbox. Could it be the source of my problems? Apparently, it'sthe infamous CDI box I've heard so much about, but never could find. 1570642022648306256173724954334.jpg

[ZombiePotatoSalad]

I know the white wire runs to the ignition coil for cylinders 1 and 4. It also goes down to the CDI box. Where else does it go?

Edit: unplugging the CDI box makes the circuit tester light come on for the white wire.

[Wingsconsin]

http://gsarchive.bwringer.com/

Have you looked for a wiring diagram for your bike here ...?

[ZombiePotatoSalad]

http://gsarchive.bwringer.com/

Have you looked for a wiring diagram for your bike here ...?

Yes I have, it's the one that's missing.

Also, with the CDI box removed, my coils show between 10.31 and 11.30 volts (or thereabouts).

EDIT: Now the orange/white wire shows 10.68 volts with the CDI attached.

[cowboyup3371]

That is not a CDI but your ignitor

[ZombiePotatoSalad]

That is not a CDI but your ignitor

I thought the ignitor was on the right side, under the DOHC cap. Any time I look up "ignitor" on Google, I see that disc thing that goes there under the DOHC cap. When I look up CDI, I see that black box.

Although my bike already has an electronic ignition stock, would changing to a Dynatech system be better? I've heard they bypass the CDI, signal generator, whatever. Basically, all the stuff that I'm having problems with.

[cowboyup3371]

The signal generator is under the front right cap. I can't say if it would be any better as I haven't made the change but others will chime in soon I'm sure