[TW 125 NO SPARK HELP!!!!HELP]

NO SPARK PLEASE HELP

I have been given a tw125 by my granddad when he passed away a couple of months ago and

It hasn’t run for 2 years after it stopped sparking one day.

He left me a note under seat saying good luck max have fun which was a nice touch and

What to get it running for him as well as me and will keep the bike until it rots away.

So I would very much appreciate any help and advice to get it going again.

Things I have tried

Coil

New eci unit

Cut out switches on handle bar and stand

New plug

Could it be the generator and how do you test it , I have one of those multimeters but havent got a clue how to test the omes with it as it says in the manual.

Thanks for looking

Max

Congratulations on your bike, and sorry about the circumstances how you got it.

First check all fuses and replace if broken

Check if battery is fully charged

check if the coil gets power; 12 volt on the input wires when the ignition is switched on

Check if the coil gets it's timing signal, (see manual)

Check cable from coil to sparkplug (measure resistance over it) with ignition OFF and preferrably battery disconnected.

No need to worry about the generator yet. If the battery is charged, the bike should run.

Here is the user manual and supplementary info.

http://www.tw-parts.com/macbig2k1/doc/tw125-1999.pdf

http://www.tw-parts.com/macbig2k1/doc/tw125-2003.pdf

Have fun!

[Wheel colors]

It's usually a tape that goes on the rim, not the tyre.

Some also paint it on.

Here's an example:

http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/RimstripesHome.html

Try googling for rim stripes or rim tape.

[xenon bulbs: help needed]

may not seem that important to you guys, but i would like to pick at your brains if i may. i am looking to upgrade my headlight to a xenon set. any advice as to which brand would me best for a '91 xj600n? just seems to be so many different types out there and of course they all claim to be the best.

thanks in advance for any help

It's also worth considering Osram Nightbreaker or similar from other brands.

Osram claims 90% more light on the road, and no hotter bulbs that melts and discolour your reflector.

http://www.osram.com/osram_com/Consumer/Au...AKER/index.html

Worth a try before forking out for a xenon conversion kit.

[BIG BIKES FOR LITTLE EXPERIENCE]

Same question could also be asked about cars. Should a fresh driver be allowed to drive a Porshe or a Dodge viper?

If you're old enough to drive, you're old enough to decide WHAT you want to drive.

That said, i also think the driving training could be better so new drivers know their (and their bikes') limitatio, and there should be MUCH more emphasis on driving technique, and not only traffic regulations.

[Exit the XT.....Enter the TDM!]

Nice one.

I want one too! Mine is crashed.