facebook1 youtube1 twitter1 instagram linkedin1 pinterest1

NOTICE:  If you are not a free registered member of the site, you will not see the photos in the forum, and you won't be able to access our premium member content. Please consider joining our community! REGISTER AND MAKE THIS BOX DISAPPEAR!

×

Pictures Posting Not Working (12 Jun 2023)

Picture uploads is again unavailable. We are working on the problem. Thanks for your patience.

Makotosun

RT-360 no spark

  • Posts: 9
  • Likes received: 0

RT-360 no spark was created by MarkN

Help! I know I’m missing something so I’ll ask you, the knowledgeable ones. 1973 RT1-360 ran great in November. Now no spark. First thing I thought was bad coil. Replaced it, nothing. Read continuity on black wire. Shows ground but I do get a dip when I rotate flywheel. Normal, right? I checked voltage on the black wire when I kick it. Showing voltage. Yes, I tried googling and searching. I know it’s gotta be something simple but don’t for the life of me know what it is. TIA
17 May 2021 10:56 #1

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Posts: 14511
  • Likes received: 10726

Replied by MarkT on topic RT-360 no spark

Trying cleaning the point contacts...  usually the problem when a bike loses spark sitting.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
The following user(s) Liked this Post: RT325, Pedalcrazy
17 May 2021 13:28 #2

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Posts: 9
  • Likes received: 0

Replied by MarkN on topic RT-360 no spark

Ok, so I finally pulled the flywheel to have a look. Everything appears to be just fine. I suppose I should change the points and condenser while I’m in there cuz who knows when the last time they were changed. It’s been at least 25 years. So my question is, how can I do this without a dial indicator or is it even possible? TIA
25 May 2021 12:47 #3

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Posts: 10829
  • Likes received: 4695

Replied by RT325 on topic RT-360 no spark

Set the points at 14 & forget it. But there's a notch in the flywheel window that aligns with a pointer on the coil which in theory will be 2.9 btdc unless someone has bent the pointer. Just saying what i do so don't take it as gospel & others will tell you the correct way--all good. Might just add '& think MarkT has already said it--or i did--give points a scratch & see what happens as shouldn't pack up from just sitting--umm, turned the ignition key on?, sorry, i shouldn't even ask that. & talking key--Crank Key, now you have the flywheel off make Very Sure you fully tighten the flywheel nut or the crank key will 'be no more' as those bikes eat them for breakfast. I admit i overtighten mine but never broken the end of a crank--yet!!.
The following user(s) Liked this Post: Hammer
Last edit: 25 May 2021 14:34 by RT325.
25 May 2021 14:33 #4

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: yamadminMakotosunDEETVinnieJames Hart