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KX500 won't start I've tried everything :-(

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crazyredneck:
alright so I bought a 1990 K5 from a guy that said it wouldn't kick start but would bump start so I brought it home cleaned the carb and gas tank put new premix in it I checked for spark and pulled the flywheel to check the timing and I also ohm tested both my ignition coil and stator coil and they tested fine and it still wouldn't kick start so I tried bump starting it and it cranked but was running poorly and smoking a lot, so I read a lot more on this site and thought that it was my CDI so I bought a new OEM Kawasaki CDI and put it on tonight and didn't change anything. so I have no Idea what it might be and was hoping you guys could help.

thanks,

PS: I've also replaced the spark plug and I also have a clymer manual for it

BDI:
You checked for spark but did you check for spark strength. You tested the pulse coil in the stator?

Goat:
There are so many things that could be wrong but might as well start with the simple and cheap things first. Where is the timing set? Make sure there is no corrosion buildup/rust on the coils. you can use a little sandpaper on it to clean it up. Also might want to do a leak down test to make sure your crank seals are ok. Bad seals make it tough to start and doesn't run the greatest because of the lack of vacuum to suck the fuel into the cylinder.

meangreen500:
take the coil wire off and cut about an 1/8 off each end and put it back together. some times the coil wire it self gets coroded. Go for the simple stuff first. also check grounds :evil:

kaw rider:
perform a compression test, Check the spark, check reeds for cracks.

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