Kawasaki 200cc ignition problems!

[kjwithers]

Hi guys, i've just bought a go kart on ebay, based on biz kart but has a kawasaki fg200cc 4 stroke motor.

It has electric start but when the battery dies, so does the kart. The ignition spark seems to come from the battery as when i disconnect it, the kart dies.

Does anyone know what i can do or is this normal. Any help would be much appreciated!



Thanks very much!


Kyle

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Could be normal, depending on type of ignition. Does it have points? CDI?

 

[kjwithers]

I'm not sure, CDI? Due to it being a home made kart, I think it may be wired up wrong. Is there anyway i could get it to produce power, adding an alternator etc?

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Can you get a picture? could be wired wrong for sure. There could already be a charging coil, and its just not hooked up. I'm sure you could find a wiring diagram online.

 

[kjwithers]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320511474034

heres the ebay pics, i will take some close up in the morning. Looked for wiring diagram but no luck.

where would the coil be located? I think i'll have to get some voltage reading from it

thanks again

Kyle

 

[kjwithers]

just an update, got it working properly today, seems a wire wasn't connected properly, thanks for your help tho.

Hooked up a speedo too, a cheap bike spoke magnet jobbie, taped it to the axle and works a treat, shes good for 40mph.

Thanks again,

kyle