Frank Angerano

Hey jerr welcome to QC. There really is no trick to it. The cover comes off and the impeller is attached to a shaft that is a separate part. Maybe it’s a little stuck. Pull on it it should come out. Either way go to the downloads section of this site you will find the manual for that bike. The 400 Kawasaki bayou 98 model is the same engine. That’s the bike I have and I have changed it. So that manual will work as well.

Does the throttle work when you press it and spring back? Did you properly install the slide back in to the top of the carb properly? What adjustments did you use on the new carburetor? Don’t rely on a manufacturer setting. And what kind of choke is it ? On the carb lever or is it a cable type that is controlled on the handle bar ? Post a few pics if you can.

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Great. Hopefully it comes soon. Obviously test it before you install. Also look for any obvious damage to the old one when you remove it just curious. Good luck can’t wait to hear how it turns out.

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Obviously the one I tested is in range so you should get between 100-150 on yours. Try each one of the wires to ground to see if you get anything. Just a shot in the dark

Ok so I was wrong on the reading. I’ve attached a pic so you can see the plug and the test result. Possibly a broken wire on that trigger coil it’s self where it was soldered during manufacturing ? Defective maybe ? Check the plug as well, and maybe test further down the wire closer to the engine to make sure there is not a stretched/broken wire. Other then that you may have to pull the casing off and check it out.

Wow strange. I will double check my bike when I get in and the spec on it. See if that can clear anything up. But there should be a reading in the 500 range I think. I will check my bike see what I get

You should get an ohms reading on the pick up coil. That’s a little strange. Can you post a pic of the plug you are testing

Yes it should pending that nothing is grounding out the system killing the ignition system. Like a direct short, crushed wire, burnt wire or a wire thats worn against the frame for so long that the outer jacket has worn away exposing the inner conductor this rubbing against metal “ground” on the bike. Test the stator to make sure it’s good. Go through it all again. You missed something. Take your time and and be patient. You will find it. Go through the manual and trace/test each section of the system.

Go to the downloads on the top right side of the site and find your model and download the repair manual. Go through it and trace out the wires and system. You will find it.

I agree. Usual suspect are the stator coil inside the engine which comes with the pick up coil. Second suspect would be the cdi which is usually a moisture issue due to cracking. Third is regulator and fourth would be the secondary coil coil going to the spark plug. And I’m assuming you replaced the spark plug and checked all fuses ?

Wow that was quick. Well I would get a tester ready and start going through the wiring harness either from the battery up to the ignition or vice versa. There has to be a wire off or plug someplace that’s not properly connected hit or broken wire etc. take your time and go through it. Stupid question did you put the original regulator back in with the orignal cdi after you warmed it up ? Also when did this problem start ?

Ok well hopefully it was all installed properly and a non defective coil. The oem cdi you have is that the only one you have ? Orignal ? I’ve learned that most of the time the cdi will not work with any moisture what so ever. Aftermarket ones do not work well or at thays why I recommend oem cdis. If so try to heat that one up in the oven. It works! Not as a final fix but at least It will let you know that the cdi is bad.

Very cool! Is the mount long ? Does it spin when you angle your head ?

If the only cdi box you have is the orignal one you can cook it in the oven on 250 deg for 10 minuets and let it cool for 5 min, try that if you get spark then you know the cdi is bad and need replacement. When you replaced the stator do you replace the pick up coil ?

I would stick with an orignal equipment manufacturer coil since I’ve used an aftermarket and had problems. I’ve attaced the specifications on the resistance for the 400 model but should not vary much.

Oem cdi or aftermarket?

Ok no problem we can figure this out. The kill switch have you checked and make sure it’s not shorted ? And also checked the ignition coil with a tester ? The wire going into the spark plug ?

Replaced the stator coil?

Have you checked the stator coil?

Thanks brother.

Thanks @Ajmboy and @davefrombc for the assistance. 2A329187-60FF-413A-81B6-2DC3CF0CD0B3.MOV

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