Venom Ghost Cruiser 250cc not starting

HotRod77 · 08-31-2023, 11:38 AM

Hello,
I have a Venom Ghost Cruiser 250cc, also known as a DongFang with 126 miles. I am having trouble getting the bike to start. Engine turns over with no problems and battery is charged. I have compression and fuel but I am not getting spark. Spark plug is new NGK. Checked the coil with a meter on ohms and reading was okay, but swapped with a spare coil and same result. I have also swapped out the 6 pin CDI box with no result. The stator tested 159 ohms across the ignition circuit, and 0.4 ohms across the two wires that charge the battery. I have followed all of the wires and found no breaks, cuts or burns in the wires. Fuse is new. All lights and switches on the handlebars function as they should.

What else gives the spark plug spark?

Also, is there any wiring schematic for this bike?

Thanks for any help

Update:
Bypassed the kill switch
Bypassed the switch on the clutch lever
Installed new stator
Installed 3rd ignition coil
Installed 3rd CDI box
kickstand in the up position, (does not have a switch on kickstand)
ensured battery is fully charged, also have charger on battery while cranking
Still no spark

08-31-2023, 11:38 AM	#1
HotRod77 Join Date: Aug 2023 Posts: 9	Venom Ghost Cruiser 250cc not starting Hello, I have a Venom Ghost Cruiser 250cc, also known as a DongFang with 126 miles. I am having trouble getting the bike to start. Engine turns over with no problems and battery is charged. I have compression and fuel but I am not getting spark. Spark plug is new NGK. Checked the coil with a meter on ohms and reading was okay, but swapped with a spare coil and same result. I have also swapped out the 6 pin CDI box with no result. The stator tested 159 ohms across the ignition circuit, and 0.4 ohms across the two wires that charge the battery. I have followed all of the wires and found no breaks, cuts or burns in the wires. Fuse is new. All lights and switches on the handlebars function as they should. What else gives the spark plug spark? Also, is there any wiring schematic for this bike? Thanks for any help Update: Bypassed the kill switch Bypassed the switch on the clutch lever Installed new stator Installed 3rd ignition coil Installed 3rd CDI box kickstand in the up position, (does not have a switch on kickstand) ensured battery is fully charged, also have charger on battery while cranking Still no spark Last edited by HotRod77; 09-06-2023 at 06:47 PM. Reason: Forgot to add second question.
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