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Posted on Sep 14, 2010
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WR400 - W reg (2000) - has a spark - but not big fat spark - fuel ok - wet plug - loads of compression - new plug fitted still no start friend suggested regulator / rectifier ? Ran fine day before went for 30 mile ride - put in van took to other location out of van ....nothing ! Any ideas ?

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  • Posted on Jun 23, 2009

SOURCE: Honda xr 200 will not spark/fire...

You broke the stator, inspect it for damage.

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  • Posted on Apr 14, 2010

SOURCE: the battery continues to die it will not recharge

it happened to me and it was the light bulb. someone had changed for a super bright blue. make sure there is no non standard electrical equipment on the bike. Also you only get a year to 18months out of a battery for this bike.

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  • Posted on Jun 03, 2011

SOURCE: vulcan 1500 classic 2000 year

Either the pickup coil is bad (triggers the coils) or maybe the ground is bad .
Or maybe they are both bad at the same time.Also check the ignition switch.Remove the ignition switch wiring harness out.Disconnect the wires, then clean them and reconnect and then check voltage to the wires, if all is perfect, then try to start, it will give spark, if still no spark and coils are new and replaced, then its short in ignition switch issue.Check the ignition switch wires, any of the wire is crimped/pinched and got cut in between or got loose from its connection.--------------Or its a bad ground issue.-------
 This should help.Thanks.Helpmech.

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  • Posted on Sep 18, 2011

SOURCE: Batteries won't recharge while riding,

hi, you must do 2 types of readings: using a ohmmeter, in DC mode and 20V range, chek the batterie voltage with the engine running (over 1500 rpm).
Then make another reading with your meter set to AC current , juste before your rectifier
The you'll know !! But my opinion goes to the rectifier.
Good luck

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