Hi all of a sudden after 4or 5 kickstarts bike makes a shorting noise, have checked fuses OK, checked wiring OK , Plug is sparking OK can smell smoke when it happens but can not find where its coming from so frustrating , just wondering if anybaody has had a similar problem.

The only thing i have taken off is a strange plastic tube near battery  that had a live and neatral going to it neutral was detached so removed and taped up wires independently , the tube was not attached to anthing and just hung near battery  ( wondered if it was a bulb fitting for a light) any help appreciated.Cheers .

Edited November 13, 20159 yr by Leftyno1

Check your TCI and regulator as well, they can sizzle and short out plus they give off a burning smell when they get hot, try starting it then see if either of the wires or units is hot, be careful tho they get hot quick and can burn you. Otherwise it sounds like a short in your loom check for broken/frayed wires next.

Hi slice what is the TCI , plus bike will not start at all, I tried linking out side stand switch but still the same 

checked the coil connections they seem good, tryed to kick start it and after 20 kicks a almighty bang kind of short noise ,not from exhaust,somewhere at front, bloody baffled but a feeling that CDi unit may be at fault .