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Old 12-11-2013, 11:12 PM   #1
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Oh No Zong Sierra No Spark...what am I missing?

I recently purchased a Zongshen Sierra in a no start condition. Checked compression was at 120psi. It currently is not getting a spark of any kind.

Here is what I’ve done so far:
Carb rebuild
Ground / wiring continuity check
Replaced (Taobao / DHL are awesome…)
Spark plug
Battery
Ignition coil
Stator coil
Charging coil
Rectifier
CDI

What am I missing? Please help and or point me to similar posts of the same subject?

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Old 12-11-2013, 11:16 PM   #2
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post a pic of the cdi and stator , be sure to show the wires and plugs on both .

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Old 12-12-2013, 12:05 AM   #3
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Excellent bike. I'd set the valves before doing anything else; 120psi sounds a little on the low side.

Spud will be along soon to address your no-spark condition.
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Old 12-12-2013, 12:14 AM   #4
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I suggest you check the resistance of the electrical components.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=12571
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Old 12-12-2013, 12:18 AM   #5
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Tvnacman - Are you asking for pictures of the connection on the stator coil? I have it installed... I'll get pics of both connections tomorrow...


Weldangrind - Thank you... I was hoping to get the no spark taken care of before tackling the valves... but if that will help I can certainly do it... it's in the proper "prepped for surgery" condition at the moment


 
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Old 12-12-2013, 02:07 AM   #6
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Ohm ohm ohm

I checked all of the them before replacing the parts... I'll check the new parts again and see how they read...


 
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Old 12-12-2013, 02:10 AM   #7
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I checked all of the them before replacing the parts... I'll check the new parts again and see how they read...
If you have time, please post the resistance readings you get for each component. The actual readings will help us to troubleshoot your problem.
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2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200)
2005 Honda XR650L
2004 Honda CRF250X
1998 Kawasaki KDX220

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Old 12-12-2013, 05:17 AM   #8
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on the aussie version there s a one way kill switch on the clutch lever and one on the sidestand.
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Old 12-12-2013, 05:19 AM   #9
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do the lights work? does the neutral gear light come on?
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Old 12-12-2013, 06:59 AM   #10
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on the aussie version there s a one way kill switch on the clutch lever and one on the sidestand.
There are no safety switches on the U.S. version of the Zong.
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Old 12-12-2013, 07:01 AM   #11
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do the lights work? does the neutral gear light come on?
Indeed, make sure the battery is good. However, the bike should start with the kick starter, even if the battery is dead.
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1998 Kawasaki KDX220

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Old 12-12-2013, 11:55 AM   #12
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i nearly ran battery down on my um dtf200 before realizing kickstand had to be up for it to run. it would crank all day long but no spark. soon as i raised stand.... fired right up!

kinda strange though, every other bike i have had with a safety switch would start in down position. not the dtf200 though..


 
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Old 12-13-2013, 01:49 AM   #13
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Electrical

The lights work... it indicates when in neutral... Haven't had a chance to check the resistance values... will do that Saturday.


 
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Old 12-13-2013, 02:25 AM   #14
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Oh No Question?

Does anyone know of a wiring diagram for the US version of the Sierra? I have the Euro version with the clutch lever and side stand kill switches, but my bike as far as I can tell (no wires near the side stand) doesn't have them.


 
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Old 12-13-2013, 02:47 AM   #15
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Your U.S. version of the bike does not have any safety switches. Everything else on the European wiring diagram should be accurate.
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