bennecc
XS650 Enthusiast
I noticed something today while I was fooling with my bike trying to get it to start...it may be completely normal but I'm not sure. I'm getting 12.08 volts on the ignition circuit as it leaves the fuse box. At the coil, I'm only getting 11.62 volts. I cleaned the connection (all wiring is brand new anyway) but still get the same voltage drop.
Is 11.62 volts adequate for ignition? The coil, wires, plug caps, and plugs are pretty new. The coil is the standard dual output one from MikesXS that came with my Pamco system. There is spark when I kick the bike over, I'm just not sure if it is "fat blue" spark like my manual says it should be.
Is 11.62 volts adequate for ignition? The coil, wires, plug caps, and plugs are pretty new. The coil is the standard dual output one from MikesXS that came with my Pamco system. There is spark when I kick the bike over, I'm just not sure if it is "fat blue" spark like my manual says it should be.