Need to get the Spark back

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Mike381

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I went out last weekend had a great ride, yesterday wanted to do it again.. And tragedy struck!!! wont start. Oh No..Cranks great pulled the plugs to see if some how I Flooded it.. Nope NO spark! all 4 got out my book and volt meter and went to work..Here is where I need some advise,checked the side stand switch, the oil leval switch, checked all 4 coils with ohm meter,,Need to know how to test the coil pickup and igniter?
 
You did not mention the year? If 90-07 the most likely problem is the pickup coil. Unplug it and test. Located under the seat near the battery typically.
 

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So its a 1997 with 2141 miles , the battery month old and fully charged, ran fine last week .All stock. no mods..
You did not mention the year? If 90-07 the most likely problem is the pickup coil. Unplug it and test. Located under the seat near the battery typically.
just put a meter on it and nothing wide open. looks like I need a pickup coil. any recommendation's.
 
mine literally did the same thing, my shop fitted a new genuine Yamaha item and it fired up great again
 
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