Hi guys - this is a question for any of you with experience of ignition system problems on later Darmahs with stock ignition. The motor dies after 5000 rpm. It's not the fuel system and I have checked the carb needles are in their clips and the main jets are factory size. It only happens when under a lot of load, while at low revs and low throttle openings (under 5k rpm) the motor behaves as it should, nice and torquey, and it starts well.
Has anyone experienced this specific problem before?
What, in your experience, are the ignition system parts most likely to fail -– coils, pick-ups in left engine cover or ignition boxes? I haven't ruled out a poor earth (ground) connection somewhere, or a frayed wire. I also haven't ruled out getting an entire new after-market system, but I would like to test the components first. Do any of you have figures for coil resistance or methods to test the pick-ups and ignition boxes?
I welcome your thoughts.
Has anyone experienced this specific problem before?
What, in your experience, are the ignition system parts most likely to fail -– coils, pick-ups in left engine cover or ignition boxes? I haven't ruled out a poor earth (ground) connection somewhere, or a frayed wire. I also haven't ruled out getting an entire new after-market system, but I would like to test the components first. Do any of you have figures for coil resistance or methods to test the pick-ups and ignition boxes?
I welcome your thoughts.