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[Norm]

Barry,
I'll just add, make sure it has a battery in it and the ignition is turned on,it is coil ignition not a magneto

[Omit]

Hi both - Thks for yr feedback - Yes battery charged - N on dashboard but no spark from plug hence thought was missing Contact Breaker Assembly as shown in manual that came with bike! - Did you check out the photos showing what appears to be 2 slots in engine casing? and saw image of manual? - Thks again TIM

[Alan R]

Hello Omit ---going back to your original posting }----- don't fear the worst at all !! You've got a nice set-up there ie factory-fitted , Electronic Ignition, a CV-type carb (there are some mods that can improve acceleration etc) and a 350 engine (cheaper road tax than its' 500 brother.). Oh yes, for your son the Thunderbird model has some "Street-Cred" as well--(whatever that may be !!). That extract from a manual has used an early model bike rather than up-date the image. Cheapskates !!! As an import from India I take it there's no warranty supplied by anyone ?? Never mind---any probs, get back on here. But in the meantime}---- Get it REGISTERED----get it RIDDEN !!

[Alan R]

----------ah! just missed that last one of yours. Can you supply some photos of the whole bike so we can see the whole picture, as it were ?? If ignition is on----the bike in neutral gear----the prop stand in "park" position---the kill-switch (if fitted) in "run"---the clutch switch is ok--- and most importantly, the spark plug is earthed onto the cyl. block/head----you should get a spark.

[Norm]

As Alan says kill switch first thing to check. If still no spark, pull the tank off and check that there is power to the coil with the ignition on. Then report back with what you find

[Beezabryan]

The slots are nothing to be concerned about, all crankcases (including mine) are cast like that.........to me they are just bleddy nuisance water traps when I've washed the bike

[Omit]

Thanks all - Great support much appreciated:- Will let you know how I get on.

Take a look

http://minus.com/mNiKJkqWS/

[Barry_Q]

Yup, that's the AVL engine with electronic ignition. There's no electric starter, so I expect that there's no clutch switch to worry about. There's a kill switch on the right hand handlebar cluster, but I can't find a sidestand cut out switch on the Thunderbird parts list.

[Craig]

Hello All: Late On this Post... Barry is Right...(Ofcourse)...................
...And I have a 2005 350 AVL (In a Machismo) but The same Engine.... I am on a learning Curve too but if I Can Be of any help Just ask......... Oh Yes: NO POINTS & YES OLD Classic Tunderbird in Manual......
...Any One Up For a "Rare 350 AVL Club Then" ;00 ... Cheers All Craig

[Alan R]

Hello OMIT---------- nice one!! That should do your lad proud...................so, when are YOU going to get one then ????------Hmmmm???