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Ree:

I'd disconnect the shut off circuit completely to remove it as a possible problem. I don't know if the Targa has one of those strange taillight/ignition intermarriages, but that would be another thing to check.

Other than that, I would suspect the coil, although if it isn't the factory replacement, it could have a conflict with the rest of the components. That's a guess on my part.

Jim

Done, actually I cut EVERYTHING out of the circuit and had just hot, lead and grand from the generator...and it reads off 12V 80W, just like supposed to.

Tried it like that, Iskra wouldn't fire but one -fer- twelve, abouts.

New coil wouldn't fire at all.

I think it does, but like I said, I cut everything out of circuit to test it this time.

-Ree

Hi,Ree! Is this a CDI type ignition?I don't know much about targas,but sometimes CDIs don't fail 100% of the way.I know they're usually not the problem but everybody else has covered the MOST likely culprits.I hope you fix it!

Ree,

The targa is a relatively "modern" ped, and the HT coil and CDI unit should be in one unit (I've only seem them seperate on early 70's bikes and before) so I wouldn't suspect the CDI unit. A very common problem that no-one has mentioned is that the condensor might be bad. This will give you the correct voltage when testing the magneto, but will not make the plug spark. Condensors are very inexpensive (you can get one at Radio Shack for something like $3) and I would suspect and replace this before I do anything with the ignition unit. Like I said, this is a very common problem and I've gotten a few amazing deals just because its baffled a few folks. Best of luck and hope this helps!