What's wrong with my motorcycle?
In the start of fall I accidentally jump-started my Honda cm185t Twinstar 1978 with reversed polarity. I saw a wire on the rectifier smoking and replaced it with a new wire. No fuses I can see are blown Once I put the rectifier back on the bike, it started up and turned over. Both cylinders fire only when I press the starter button and hold it in. It also doesn't Rev correctly without the starter button being held in. I need to know what do in order to have my motorcycle working correctly, Any advice you could offer is greatly appreciated. Feel free to ask any follow up questions you need.
It sounds like you've burned out the seal-in coil. When you press the start button, it closes a contact that allows you to start. It should initiate a coil that closes to keep the circuit closed. A apparently, the seal in function isn't working. Perhaps you can find a wiring diagram on the bike to show you where its located and how to replace it.
Get a good manual. I had a frustrating electrical problem with my CL350. It was why the bike was so cheap. 2 hours with a multi-meter following the diagnostic procedures, and I had it nailed down. I felt like I won the lotto. It just took a little patience.
Sounds like by jumping it you burned out the starter.
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