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[QUOTE="jazzjourneyman, post: 1359109, member: 108748"]
Hello from Dennis in Ohio...

I started having problems with my used 98 KDX 220 the day after I bought it... arrrgh.  It began cutting out when riding, then wouldn't start.  I removed and cleaned the carb, bought a new plug, and it started right up today.  After about two minutes, it died just as if I'd hit the kill switch and would not restart.  After a few minutes, it started right up again, then - died again.  I am suspecting the coil, or the ignition wire from the coil to the plug.  Are either of these prone to malfunctioning after warming up a bit when nearing failure anyway?  Is the ignition wire itself replaceable if the coil is ok?  I did remove the boot from the end of the ignition wire and at first had no spark to engine case.  I pushed this ignition wire up toward the coil, then had strong spark arcing about quarter inch.  After putting it back together, it again ran for a few minutes... then died.

I have a downloaded manual for a KDX 200.  Is the coil testing procedure the same for a 220?  Can I perform these resistance measurement tests with the coil on the bike, or does it have to be removed?

I am frustrated as hell, and would greatly appreciate any help or advice.

Dennis :bang:
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