SShe won't run (PITA)

[scappod]

Okay all,
I just got to the end of the tunnel and my 80 special is on the home stretch. I got her all put back together and shhe won't start. Now I feel a little out of my element. I smell fuel but I can't determine where it's comming from. She backfires. I replaced the coils and had a shop time her according to the clymer manual. The plugs are gapped properly but she won't run for me... I have a freind that works on the old japanese bikes so I am considering taking her to him but if anyone can shed light on my baby's issue could you let me know?
Thanks

[randy]

scappod,

By any chance did you have the advance mechanism apart? It is possible to re-install the reluctor 180 degrees out of phase. Don't ask me how I know!

[scappod]

No I didn't take it apart, I was wondering if my clymer manual has the timinng wrong. It may even be a simple as a vacuum tube being wrong too right?

[randy]

No, it should still run even with the vacuum lines off.

Next I'd look at the coil primary connections. Maybe you have them swapped? Orange is for the 1-4 and gray is for the 2-3. Or, you could just swap the plug leads, same difference.

Also make sure you battery is freshly charged, or jump it from a car. Just don't overwork the starter motor. Let it rest between attempts to start.