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And another photo comparing the two..

I've recently replaced a bad and broken coil with a working one, used LM's tuning recipe, gave the bike a few laps around the block, bike seemed to run fine, and pulled the plugs. I've always read the plugs should have a nice brown color, but haven't been able to find photos.

Am i running to lean ...

Haha,

I was totally lost, and forgot about what I typed; didn't think anyone would catch that.

Yes, the bullet holes are referring to when you pulled out your gun and shot the bike. LOL. As far as the valve spring, I was just thinking outside the box and looking for a non electrical cause for ...

Bullet holes meaning electrical connectors?

Let me apologize now for not understanding some terms. I haven't been around motorcycles for very long and my mechanic language is limited to shop manuals and such.

revlover wrote:Broken valve spring maybe? Also be sure to plug the bullet holes too.

Rev,

Not sure how that relates to the electrical misfiring in my plug wires. I diagnosed my problem with a xenon timing light attached to the left plug wire. I don't think it's the wire itself because they have maybe 2 miles on them and are a year old. Can you elaborate? Thanks.

Broken valve ...

Thanks for the tip, HT. I've been cleaning blackened plugs for the past week or so, and have swapped them every time.

Got anymore tips? I might not have covered everything.

Did you pull your plugs to make sure neither are fouled? If neither are fouled swap them side for side and see if the ...

lifted tank
pulled wires
swapped coils
installed wires
dropped tank
started the bike
no difference
pulled out gun
shot the bike

saved $30 on an impulse coil purchase. now to find a faulty wire somewhere in the left side ignition wiring.