Hitchcocks Forum

I recently bought the boyer electronic ignition kit for my 500 bullet. Like a fool I thought it can`t be that hard to fit so I had a go and now I have no spark!

All the wires are connected as per Hitchcock's instructions but no joy. However, I have an embarrassing confession to make. Back in the winter I bought a new battery to fit and went to do this when I was not feeling too good. Subsequently I connected the leads the wrong way and had the earth lead smoking before I realised my mistake. So I`m wondering if my cock up has blown one of the components, like the coil, which is why I now have no spark.
Any advice will be gratefully received as I would like to solve this myself rather than paying someone else.

Do you have a voltmeter Ivor?
I don't think you'll get far with this without one.
First things to check are battery voltage and whether you have voltage at the ignition module.

Call Boyer, they will talk you through a fault check

Yes I have got a multimeter but am unsure how to test the various components. To be honest the wiring is a mess on this bike thanks to previous owners so I may start with a new loom. What I need to know is which components are likely to be damaged by reversing the polarity for a brief period.