1997 Valkyrie Tourer. Won't start, No spark to all plugs

[my97tourer]

Could use some help before I get raped by my Honda dealer. Last week on a 70degree day jumped on my bike and it would not start. Cranks like a mother but found no spark to all 6 plugs. took a leap from the Clymers manual and replaced the ignition control module. still no spark. I have checked all of the fuses (ok) as many connections and connectors as I could, still nothing. I really don't want to go to Honda for a 3 day dry hump so I ask, any suggestions? And yes I have gas and not shut off. HELPPPP

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[sandy]

A battery that's low on voltage will have your symptoms. The coils needs at least 9.6VDC to fire. While the starter is engaged, there's not enough VDC to fire the coils. Jump the bike from a NON RUNNING car or charge it and try again. How old is the battery? How long has it sat since you last rode? Could be your trouble.

[Hoghead]

Sandy is right . Check simple stuff first. i would run a test on the coils next. Look on Ebay and get you an official shop manual. The clymer doesn't give enough info. ussually if you not sparking at all it can easily be found.

[Ricky-D]

Yep, the key is the point:  No spark at all, to any cylinder.

That sure eliminates a lot of stuff.

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[Patrick]

Like the boys said, try the easy stuff first like a jump or another battery.. These starters draw a lot and may not leave enough for the ignition system..The sparklers aren't wet are they?? They won't work if they are, they'll need to be dried off..  There have also been a couple instances where the pulse generators have failed..

[R J]

If you find this on the right side under the black rubber boot, go buy the part # in the 2nd picture.    Ya have to move the red wire on the new one to match the bike.   If you go for the Valkyrie one, ya have to buy the whole damn loom.    This little 'part change out' is for a older model Gold Wing.



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[Hotrodwing]

check your kill switch.  simple I know but it causes problems for my brother-in law everytime I flip his to the of position

[Patrick]

If I remember correctly, if the kill switch is off [or on depending on how you look at it] the starter doesn't turn..

[bassman]

Definitely check the EASY stuff FIRST but if all else fails, check the Ignition Pulse Generators...not very many are bad but there are a very small number that are.....don't ask how I know!     Check the archives under IPG, Ignition Pulse Generators etc for additional background / info....good luck !

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Hook that puppy up to a non running car battery and I bet it'll start like a brand new one. These things will crankover like nobodys business but if voltage is low no spark to plugs.   You can also try push starting it as it is very easy to push start.