What is a 1977 honda xl70 worth and why wont it go?

Hi I've got a 1977 honda xl70 in good nic I've been using it on the farm for 5 years never done anything to it never broke down started first kick every time and I went to start it one day and it wouldn't go!

I cleaned the points, carburetter and the spark plug but no spark and no go!

I bought a new spark plug it still wouldn't go please someone help me!



ThanksWhat is a 1977 honda xl70 worth and why wont it go?a common first fix when you have no spark is the coil....watch e-bay and get a new one....if this does not fix it,then it would be a stator problem...little bit more expensive but you could probably find a used one...start with coil though.....another great place for parts is bikeboneyard.com........and depending on how nice bike is.400-850 is for a running bike.....850 would be very nice bikeWhat is a 1977 honda xl70 worth and why wont it go?
Replace the points and condenser. The condenser on these little bikes will die, and you won't have spark without it. Check the area around the points for corrosion and rust. Be sure the wires coming out of the points are all in good shape, no cracks.



If you haven't installed a new spark plug recently, I'd do that too.



If these don't solve the problem, then I'd carefully check all the wiring (as mentioned by others here) for worn housings or bad grounds.



It's most likely something basic.What is a 1977 honda xl70 worth and why wont it go?Hi, if the bike ran when you put it away, then it should be a fuel problem. I would revisit the cleaning of the carburetor and this time use carb cleaner and compressed air. Check your tank, install fresh fuel in it..................................... Just for giggles, use some eyther in the intake side and see if it will try to start before you do anything else. That will usually tell you if it is carb or electrical.....Next time you store it put some fuel conditioner in it STA-BIL.....What is a 1977 honda xl70 worth and why wont it go?
Possible broken wire where the wire ignition sourse wire goes from the side case up.Test with a continuity tester.Make sure the condensor is secured tightly and not grounding at points connection.Coil may be defective.If you have power to the coil and no fire it could be the problem.Check kill switch on handle bar and wiring to it to make sure it is not going to ground.Look for pin holes in the wiring loom that is tied to the frame as the ignition wire may be running to ground.Nice machine.What is a 1977 honda xl70 worth and why wont it go?If its mint $1800

Clean $800

Rat bike $350

Non running rat bike $175.



Its your condenser. Thats about a $20 fix.

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