have z650 been changed to electronic ignition from points?

Question

how can i do a simple hot wire to check for spark at spark plugs without damage

Answer 1

Very simple, remove all spark plugs, put the plug wires back on the plugs, lay them on the cylinder head, where you can see the plug gaps. Be sure gas is turned off. Crank engine, while watching the plugs. A spark should be seen between the center electrode and the ground electrode of each plug. I there is no spark on all plugs, is there a spark on any? If 1 & 4 fire, 2 & 3 no fire, suspect coil, or ignition. Same if 2 & 3 fire, 1 & 4 do not. If only 1 plug does not fire, suspect coil, or fouled plug. Are the insulator and body of the plug very black? All plugs black? If 1, swap it with another, see if same plug does not not fire on a different wire. If all, get a new set, or clean them. Have fire, check carbs. Still no fire, back to ignition. For a test, if 2 plugs fire, (1 & 4 or 2 & 3) you can find the wires connecting the coils to the ignition module. Swap the connections. If same plugs fire, it is the coil, if the other plugs fire, it is the ignition module.

This is a quick, simple test, may seem a bit daunting, but it really is not. You can determine if it is plugs, coils, or ignition.

Good luck

Tomcotexas.

Answer 2

your simplest change is a PerTronix digital Ignition Conversion kit. you get to save your inventory distributor, and best of all you received't ought to do something more desirable except follow the learning and 1/2-hour later and also you're performed! I advise also getting a somewhat hotter coil, and 8mm plug wires to get the finished reward! ...once you position your timing you'll probly no longer ought to harass such as your Ignition except to regulate plugs for a lengthy time period!! ...you may get all you want from the link below..... sturdy success!