Motorcycle Repair: LACK OF SPARK, honda goldwing, component failure

Question
MY 1988 HONDA GOLDWING WITH 35000 MILES WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN I PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE TWO DAYS AGO. WHEN I JUST TRIED TO START IT, IT CRANKED BUT DID NOT FIRE AT ALL. WHEN SWITCHING ON THE KILL SWITCH, I HEAR THE FUEL PUMP AND SEE THE FILTER FILL UP. I CHECKED FOR SPARK, BUT GOT NOTHING AT THE CYLINDER HEAD. I TRIED A FRIENDS "SPARE" IGNITION CONTROL, BUT NOTHING CHANGES AND I CANT BE SURE HIS SPARE WAS GOOD. WHAT COULD BE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES? HOW DO I TEST FOR COMPONENT FAILURE?. THANKS!

Answer
Hi Walter,

Send me an email address as requested. I'll return electrical test information files that may help you diagnose the problem.

I suspect both CDI's are working properly, but another problem exists such as pick-up coils, loose wiring connection or ground, or faulty ignition switch, etc...

Respectfully,
Mark Shively