Recent content by Morgspec

Okay I am a good classic car mechanic. I completely understand how a points and condenser ignition system on a car works. However, when it comes to my motorcycle I have no clue. I am asking all the motorcycle ignition experts for help. I bought this bike not running, I was told the coils...

Well, I have a son that lives in Austin and Argyle is on the way there, could be a possible to bring it that way when I come and visit him nest. Jeff

Nevada Missouri, 100 miles of Kansas City and 60 miles north of Joplin

Thank you for your input. I believe I have the parts you reference. I just feel like I am over my head with the bike. I really like the bike and would like to keep it, however, right now I am just throwing parts at it. Throwing parts at anything, hoping that you will fix the problem is not the...

I tried and it did the same thing.

I am selling my 1977 Gold Wing GL1000. I bought the motorcycle with the hope of restoring it. When I bought the bike I was told it needed coils, however after replacing the coils and ignition wires I still am unable to get the bike to run. I have come to the conclusion that I am in over my head...

I plan on changing over to E-Ignition, once I am sure I have fixed the problem. Did the 1500 coils work with the E-Ignition or did you need to change them again? Also, going with the 1500 coils, did you need to go to a different spark plug? Thanks again for all your help Jeff

Figured it out, the coils are only firing one cylinder on each side. Need coils, any suggestions?

I saw that in the service manual, but I do not know where to get the service tester. Is there a way to use a multi-meter to test them or is the service a multi-meter? Jeff

Thank you all for the information. Can someone tell me how to test the coils. Jeff

I received it on Saturday and installed it yesterday. Thank you very much. Unfortunately, the bad resistor was the result of the problem, not the cause. So, I am back to square one. It seems to me something is causing the ballast resistor to overheat. Any suggestions? Jeff

That works for me, I really appreciate your help

I live in Nevada Mo. Southwest , the wring side of state. I work next weekend or I would meet you. If you want to mail it my address is Put a note in with it on how much you want and I will send a check including postage. Thanks Jeff

That would be great except you are going to be heading away from me. I live in Missouri. If you want to ship it to me, just tell me how much you want and we can make the arrangements. Jeff

I am looking for a ballast resistor for my 1977 GL1000. I have attached a photo, I need the whole thing. Any help would be appreciated. Jeff