I tested two spark plugs...neither had spark. And yes, I removed the kill switch connections to isolate it. My friend commented on the fact that my DS had a lighting coil (I dunno; it's always been there even though it never had lights) and that all of the wires for the lighting coil. exciter coil a...

Thank you; I'll check these details on the wires and points. Now how about this oddity: my wise friend attempted to solder the new condenser and said he could not get solder to stick to it! He tried three types of solder and save the connection points a sanding. Has anyone had this weird problem? An...

My trusty 1973 Dirt Squirt has failed me. I've owned this bike for over 25 years and it has ALWAYS started with under three kicks. This summer it failed to generate any spark and I am stumped (along with a fellow who's much smarter than me) as to why. Together, we have replaced the points replaced t...