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Well, it seems to be getting nice out, and we should have some nice weather here this weekend – supposed to be about 9 C (48 F for the rest of you). So I decided it was time to get the CL350 safetied, insured and plated for the road. I was surprised to learn my local Canadian Tire will safety bikes, so it just means a 2 block ride to get the job done. Booked my appointment and rushed home to go over everything before I ‘walked’ it over.
Naturally, this is where the problems start haha. I have had no issues starting the little guy other than from the cold, for the past few months. All kick start since the starter clutch is worn, but it would start. So I quickly run through the typical gremlins – check gas, air and spark. No spark on the right cylinder. O.K. no spark means a number of things but after a bit of fiddling/tinkering the entire plug cap and part of the plug wire comes off in my hand. Closer inspection reveals the plug wire is actually cut 2 inches from the cap. The previous owner tried to repair it by using electrical tape and loading on the di-electric grease. Not the method I would have chosen but I suppose I am just a little bit off anyway.
Ordering a set of Mikes XS coils and new plug wires so I can replace as needed – coils are 24 each and the wires are about 10 a set. Naturally go shopping there a bit – since I am already paying for shipping and all – and pick up some clubman bars, new grips and a new condenser pack. Looks like instead of the first ride of the season this weekend, I will be doing the first teardown of the season. Good times….
Naturally, this is where the problems start haha. I have had no issues starting the little guy other than from the cold, for the past few months. All kick start since the starter clutch is worn, but it would start. So I quickly run through the typical gremlins – check gas, air and spark. No spark on the right cylinder. O.K. no spark means a number of things but after a bit of fiddling/tinkering the entire plug cap and part of the plug wire comes off in my hand. Closer inspection reveals the plug wire is actually cut 2 inches from the cap. The previous owner tried to repair it by using electrical tape and loading on the di-electric grease. Not the method I would have chosen but I suppose I am just a little bit off anyway.
Ordering a set of Mikes XS coils and new plug wires so I can replace as needed – coils are 24 each and the wires are about 10 a set. Naturally go shopping there a bit – since I am already paying for shipping and all – and pick up some clubman bars, new grips and a new condenser pack. Looks like instead of the first ride of the season this weekend, I will be doing the first teardown of the season. Good times….
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