Tyler Jay
XS650 Enthusiast
79 XS - PMA, PAMCO, E-Advance, Capacitor/kick-only. All tuned for over a month. TDC, Cam-tension, Valves, Carbs. Ran perfect, smooth in all ranges, 100mph+ capable.
BACKSTORY
I havent been this stuck for years...
Went for a 1hr highway cruise and POP! No spark.
WHATS BEEN DONE
Replaced all wiring and reconfigured about 3 times.Tested continuity/ohm readings on all wires. Swapped all parts out with new and/or working parts. Ignition coils, Ignition wires, Caps, Spark Plugs, Capacitor, Swapped in 13.4V lithium battery to Capacitor wires at one point, brand new Regulator with PMA kit, Pamco, Disengaged all lighting systems and kill switch, running only one 25amp fuse from reg to Capacitor. What is left? I havent swapped for a different e-advance. Try mechanical advance?
At a point in time I got a spark almost randomly, then started connecting everything and again no spark. Undid what I previously did and no spark.
QUESTION
How do I test E-advancer? What are the acceptable Ohm readings? All capacitors within look intact.
Can I test without any Advance installed? Will the bike spark without an advance?
How do I wire battery directly to PAMCO to test for spark? (Last time I did, I blew the PAMCO, but maybe I accidentally touched pos/neg leads?
What AC volt readings should I be getting straight from a PMA lead and ground while kicking? Im getting 1.2ish?
What is left to check/test? I did recently feed a mogwai after midnight though...