Testing ignition coil

Yamaha1

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Ok I have no spark and im guessing its my coil . I need to know how to test my coil with a multimeter? Any help would be appreciated
 
I was also thinking it could be the tors system? But it stalled a few times before while i was riding and I had a hard time getting it back started but I finally fired up and made it home. That happened a few times before it stalled and never fired back up again. Also before when it idled it liked to rev high then rev lower then higher again which also made me think of the tors.. Im going to attempt to disconnect the tors tmrw and see what happens.
 
It is a good move to remove the TORS, it has been known to be troublesome, many people have been left stranded in the woods due to it, you were lucky you got it home.
 
I can cut the tors out without actually gettingthe removal kit, correct?



It is a good move to remove the TORS, it has been known to be troublesome, many people have been left stranded in the woods due to it, you were lucky you got it home.
 
Also I followed that link and check all my wires with a multimeter and they all seem to be good. And the tors is removed. What else could be causing no spark?
 
Pre '03 just unplug brain box, '03+ got to follow directions.

What do you mean by "seems to be good" ?
Do believe the links show testing from stator to plug. Only thing can't be tested is CDI box, tho they rarely fail.
Don't forget to test switches, test plug cap seperatly. Trim 1/4" from plug wire before re-installing plug cap, fresh non corroded wire. Make sure coil mount is clean bare metal.
 
Pre '03 just unplug brain box, '03+ got to follow directions.

What do you mean by "seems to be good" ?
Do believe the links show testing from stator to plug. Only thing can't be tested is CDI box, tho they rarely fail.
Don't forget to test switches, test plug cap seperatly. Trim 1/4" from plug wire before re-installing plug cap, fresh non corroded wire. Make sure coil mount is clean bare metal.

I meant all the wires tested good
 
Took quick look at first link posted and it's step by step with all test values and procedures.
Have you followed it start to finish?
What were your results?

Only other possibilitiy is aftermarket stators sometimes test good, but still won't work.

Ok, so you tested the wires, no mention of actual components.
ALL components tested in speck?

Have you removed flywheel and inspected stator and pick-up coil?
Was it wet in there?
Might pay to check for corrosion between stator plate and engine case.