How do I test my coil on a 2001 Honda recon 250?

Remove spark plug from head reinstall plug into plug wire. Hold plug by the boot hold plug close to a cooling fin on the head. Now crank motor over. If it sparked its O.K.

CheckSpark can check the plug and wire without removing the plug. Just clip it on and turn the engine over. It's like a oscilloscope in your hand $24.95 on e-bay