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8ray
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Honda Hornet starting problem Reply with quote
Hi guys

My hornet 600 will not start at all. Ive tried bumping it and it still wont start can smell a strong smell of petrol. It turns over ok just wont fire up. Ive recently changed the battery and the rectifier.

Any help would be appreciated - Thanks

Ray
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at106
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PostPosted: 19:09 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Have you checked for a spark? And is the battery charged up?
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PostPosted: 19:25 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
+1 to checking for spark.
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Drake
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PostPosted: 19:30 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
bit patronising but killswitch?
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PostPosted: 19:34 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
drake1994 wrote:
bit patronising but killswitch?


Hornet won't turn over if the kill switch is on. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:35 - 29 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
ah right sorry, should know as im getting one at somepoint this week or next Very Happy
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8ray
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PostPosted: 19:33 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Will try checking for spark - what does it mean if im not getting a spark . Also battry is fully charged
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at106
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PostPosted: 20:05 - 30 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
8ray wrote:
Will try checking for spark - what does it mean if im not getting a spark . Also battry is fully charged


If you're not getting a spark it could be a few things.
spark plugs
HT leads/plug caps
coil
pick up coil
engine not earthed
possibly side stand switch?

If you have a haynes service manual it should tell you how to test all of the above using a multi meter.
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8ray
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PostPosted: 12:54 - 01 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks guys it has been looked at by an expert who says it is the ignition coil. Is this a common problem on hornets?
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MarkJ
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PostPosted: 13:48 - 01 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not a common one (not like the CCT is anyway), no, but not impossible by any means.
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