1986 Suzuki LT230 CDI spark question

[jimtr6]

hi, my ignition on my 86 quad is erratic, I put a new trigger in, different color code so had wires reversed, changed them then I got spark, but still hard to start, is there a replacement ignition system or replacement box using same trigger, I am considering using my lighting coil output to rectify and charge a battery and see if I can find a DIY battery and coil ignition. Anyone have thoughts on this...thanks

Edited September 27, 2016 by Ajmboy
Moved to Suzuki forum and added year in topic title.

[Ajmboy]

What do you mean by erratic? Sometime it engages and sometimes it doesn't?

[JustRandy]

9 hours ago, jimtr6 said:

hi, my ignition on my 86 quad is erratic, I put a new trigger in, different color code so had wires reversed, changed them then I got spark, but still hard to start, is there a replacement ignition system or replacement box using same trigger, I am considering using my lighting coil output to rectify and charge a battery and see if I can find a DIY battery and coil ignition. Anyone have thoughts on this...thanks

I would get a different quad rather than add a battery.  The selling-point of the 86 230 is the light weight.

I would first swap spark plugs just to be sure it's not something simple.  Then, I would replace the power coil inside the magneto (opposite the lighting coil) as it almost certainly hasn't survived 30 years without enamel deterioration.  A sure sign of power coil deterioration is hard-starting when hot.