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Honda ignition problems

: I read the Q&A on the MC website about Honda CX500 ignition problems. I am rebuilding a 1980 Honda CX500C, with the 3-piece stator you discuss. My problem is the bike starts beautifully when cold, and runs well even when fully warmed up to running temperature, but if you switch the engine off it refuses to start again until cooled down. Checking for a spark when cold, it shows big fat sparks, but when hot, nothing or just the very faintest visible spark. Do you think this could be the low-speed

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