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Wheres the best place to test if you have a good spark ?

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gowen:
I've had good luck holding the plug to a head bolt. It seems to work. But I always have the plug against the bolt. So I can see the spark jump across the gap. Without a spark plug in it, have somebody pushing on the kickstarter while you hold it to the head.

As Cam said, you should have enough juice (even weak sparks) to see a healthy spark anywhere on the head.

You always have the option to grab the plug while kicking.

kiwikx500:
Is it alright to put the ht lead straight on a head bolt to test for spark as Gowen does with the stock ignition without doing any damage ? (Gowen has a non stock ignition)
Cheers  8-)

KXcam22:
It won't damage you ignition to test without a plug.  As Gowen said, the spark should be strong enough to jump out of the cap to a head bolt. You will also hear it. Best test is to get a friend to hold it then watch him dance......Cam.

alan:
I just take the spark plug out and stick my little finger in the boot and push the kicker throught with my other hand and if it bites me it's good! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

kiwikx500:
Im going to use my :-P for an even more sensitive meter

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