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I had a CDI that worked fine at idle but when the RPMs raised the engine would miss
I checked everything but a new CDI fixed it
It's a good idea to have a new CDI on hand so you can switch CDI when troubleshooting

BTW extra new electrical parts making troubleshooting easy by switching parts
The CDI is new and changing it wouldn't fix it at all.
 
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Quentin's

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You came here asking for help and all we get from you is a nasty attitude when we make suggestions that have been working for everyone else for years. A new CDI is no guarantee that it's good given the quality of the parts available. Your non running engine is not our problem. Google is your friend, use it.

Steve.
Alright, listen, Steve, I've rigorously tested the CDI with a multimeter again, and it's absolutely showing no issues. I'm here asking for help, not to engage in endless back and forth.

A multimeter wouldn't play games, right? So, while I get the suggestion, it's pretty clear the problem still isn't with the CDI. I'm determined to get to the bottom of this.
 
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We are offering you suggestions that have worked countless times over the years. If they are not working for you then you have a unique problem that no one has encountered and when you find out what it is we all be interested in what it is. Once again a reply with an attitude. That no one can help.

Steve.
 

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I don't even know how to use a multi meter on a CDI, I would just swap it with a new one
It's the best way in my book to eliminate the CDI as a problem
I found easy trouble shooting is to swap electrical parts to eliminate those as a problem

BTW I test new electrical parts on a bike before I put them in storage, so I know their good
Yes I have had new CDI right outta the box be bad
 
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Alright, listen, Steve, I've rigorously tested the CDI with a multimeter again, and it's absolutely showing no issues. I'm here asking for help, not to engage in endless back and forth.

A multimeter wouldn't play games, right? So, while I get the suggestion, it's pretty clear the problem still isn't with the CDI. I'm determined to get to the bottom of this.
Why don’t you just figure it out then? Yeah, use some brain. You know? Maybe sit and think about it, make a list of other things that could go wrong etc. ya know, figure it out?
 

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Did you ever by pass the kill switch? My builds use a keyed ignition switch. Rabbit foot key chain is optional.
Tony is right, make a check list / algorithm and follow it.
Tom
No he will figure it out. He knows better than us anyway. It’s not his carb or CDI he found out with pure mastery of thought patterns. I think he’s fine.
 

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Why don’t you just figure it out then? Yeah, use some brain. You know? Maybe sit and think about it, make a list of other things that could go wrong etc. ya know, figure it out?
Why don’t you just figure it out then? Yeah, use some brain. You know? Maybe sit and think about it, make a list of other things that could go wrong etc. ya know, figure it out?
No he will figure it out. He knows better than us anyway. It’s not his carb or CDI he found out with pure mastery of thought patterns. I think he’s fine.
Why?