Cylinder #1 not firing

[jeffs]

Hello,

I'm new here. I've just recently picked up a low mileage '94 Katana 600. I have gotten the bike running, but cyl. #1 is not firing. I'm not real sure how to go about fixing this. Is there a way I can have the coil checked? If it is bad, are they still available? Are there any good sites on the net for picking up parts?

Thanks,

Jeff

[Mr. Clean]

Ok first basic question and I'm sure you did this but I have to ask. Are you using new spark plugs? If not try that first.

Second, you should be able to take the coils (2 of them) to a lawnmower repair shop and have them tested. If one is bad I recommend replacing both. A late model set (98+) will fit and work just fine.

Ad for online parts try these two places:

http://www.ronayers.com

http://www.bikenbandit.com

Welcome to KR.

[jeffs]

Ok first basic question and I'm sure you did this but I have to ask. Are you using new spark plugs? If not try that first.

Second, you should be able to take the coils (2 of them) to a lawnmower repair shop and have them tested. If one is bad I recommend replacing both. A late model set (98+) will fit and work just fine.

Ad for online parts try these two places:

http://www.ronayers.com

http://www.bikenbandit.com

Welcome to KR.

Thanks for the info.

I haven't put new plugs in. I'll have to do that. They looked fine when I took them out to check them. I should have put new ones in to begin with.

I am going to run out at lunch to have the one coil checked. Hopefully it's just the plug.

Thanks again.

[md86]

Well , you could also swap the wires from 1&4 and see if 4 stops firing ...

[KatanaO215]

spark plugs would definately be the first thing to check

[SlipKid]

If a coil were bad, your #4 cylinder would also not fire (if #1 was out), so that's not the likely culprit. You might ensure the wire isn't shorting-out, that the carb is providing fuel and/or check the compression in the cylinder in case the rings or valves are causing problems.