81 Trailfire

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Vader440
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81 Trailfire

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I have a 1981 Trailfire with the fan cooled Kawasaki 440 engine. I removed it, took it apart and installed new seals. It went back together very smoothly. I reinstalled into the sled today and now it doesn't have spark. Any thoughts? Stumped! :(
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nick80lf
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Re: 81 Trailfire

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Try unplugging the wire harness (5 pin connector) from motor and check for spark.
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Re: 81 Trailfire

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If the key switch and the emergency switch are both good, you may have a pinched wire on the stater reassembly.
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