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Was just curious as I thought someone else asked a while ago where everyone was. Just got off COMMUNITY MAP and noticed there were 377 EXPIRED members and 272 SUPPORTING members. I was surprised to see so many members that I personally know that are on the expired list and was curious if it was mostly because of Covid 19 . I know that there would be less ridding and fewer places to go but figured it would be worth the $12 yearly to keep in touch at least. But that is my opinion and I understand there can be many personal reasons for this. Well I hope everyone is doing well and hope to see whoever I can this year!!!

No T-shirts. No real itinerary. This a is very laid back meet. Most plans for the next day are made the evening before.

Sometimes you will find a case were a spark will jump the plug gap in the open air but it is not strong enough to spark under compression. Get yourself one of those adjustable spark testers they are cheap (not the enclosed ones). but similar to one of these. Widen the gap to I believe about 5/8 of an inch a strong spark should jump that you can open the gap more to see how wide you can go before it will no longer jump the gap. If you do use an inline spark tester I believe the spark should be able to jump a 1/4 inch gap. If all four pass this test than your CDI unit should be in good shape. Also try cranking the bike or (even running) in the dark and look for stray sparks (in the trade we call them Christmas lights) You can even mist water over the plug wires to enhance the effect. If you see any stray arcing along the plug wires or plugs than they need to be replaced. Don't forget to check the coils as well in the same manner to determine if it is carbon tracking or cracked.

Before going through the CDI routine take off the air boxes and while it running spray some carb cleaner or brake clean or even WD40 into the intakes. If you notice an improvement through this process then you have a fuel issue, not an ignition issue.

Very well put but I did have to go refill my coffee.