What have you done to your XS today?

[Paul Sutton]

Thanks Thuban, I thought this was the case. I have read threads in the past about using HEI modules but the issue is always the need for an advance mechanism. A few comments back there a reference to HEI (Toyota) being cheaper than Boyer, but the Boyer Units have electronic advance programmed in so the installation/conversion is fairly easy. Straight out ignition units without advance are very common and cheap. It would be nice if we found an electronic advance unit for the SX which could be coupled to any igniter of our choice. The XS points system will easily adapt to most igniters.

 

[tzimmerm]

Spring in Iowa- April 17

 

[Beags64]

Tiesco, where is the timing advance dealt with? Is it programmed into the module or does the distributor have mechanical advance? I wonder if anyone out there is still using static timing where the advance is permanently fixed at approx. 38 degrees, even at idle?

Thank you.

IIRC MrRiggs installed the reluctor on stock advance shaft, retaining mechanical advance unit.

 

[thuban]

There is a couple of guys on here that do a little Micro-min and solid state work. They may be able to lay their minds on something. I'd have to hit the books and I can't keep what little I have up there now from running out! It goes somewhere!
I like the point system. I have an old 48 ford tractor that is my little work horse. I built it up in 92 and about 2K hours now. It's on it's second set of points. It starts when nothing else around here will. Hummmm My Can-Am 4 X 4 uses a black box w/ solid state advance, idle and all that, but $600 bucks for the box, I'll stick to points. The PO had to replace the box. I been lucky so far.

 

[Tiesco]

Yes, the distributor has a mechanical advance. I personally would prefer it this way.

 

[Superjet]

Guys, I think all the time given due to Covid 19 needs to give way to some creative engineering for this to make it work. Would be nice to see all these junk yard parts being repurposed come to life for our beloved XS bikes. This is all above my head for sure. JC

 

[Grimmith]

Did I do it right Dad?!?!?! lol, I'm going to switch my handlebar mount HL switch to just this switch. It's a two way, and I was seeing if I had the wiring guess correct before I started lol. Just to save some wire testing time. I only saw two ways to wire it. What's the correct way?

 

[Tiesco]

These parts fit almost like it was mean to be. Notice how the plate for the pickup fits perfectly against lip on the points plate. The reluctor also fits onto the advance rod nice and snug.

The camshaft arrived today. Now all I need is the gaskets and this whole ignition experiment shoukd be good to go by the time I get everything back together.

And on that note. Should I get some new rings? I know you guys suggested I break the glaze on the cylinders but should I get some rings as well or will they seat in again as a result of the honing?

 

[Jim]

Should I get some new rings? I know you guys suggested I break the glaze on the cylinders but should I get some rings as well or will they seat in again as a result of the honing?

If the gaps are within specs I'd reuse 'em. They only have 2-300 miles on 'em. As long as you re-hone, they'll seat.

 

[Tiesco]

Here's the unit as it sits now. I still need to cut off two arms of the reluctor. I plan on testing to see if I can get spark by just hooking up a battery to the system and spinning the advance rod with a drill. But that's fun for tomorrow.

 

[gggGary]

Ran the blockade and dragged this home in the van.

started 2nd kick, runs, sounds good, lots of oil smoke, guy was straight about that, you can see it in the pic LOL. Still in the van will nose around it a bit tomorrow. Loud pipes.

 

[Mailman]

Ran the blockade and dragged this home in the van.
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started 2nd kick, runs, sounds good, lots of oil smoke, guy was straight about that, you can see it in the pic LOL. Still in the van will nose around it a bit tomorrow. Loud pipes.

Oooh.....you selling that one for $400 too?

 

[tzimmerm]

Loud pipes save lives

 

[gggGary]

Came with quite a parts stash. Put baffles in mufflers, smoke much less. Carbs are fubar. But i gotta rebuilt set ready to bolt on. Original odo Shows 6000 miles. .

 

[tzimmerm]

All that for how much??? Inquiring minds want to know....

 

[gggGary]

Could be yours TZ.............

 

[Tiesco]

ITS ALIVE!!!! We have spark. Really freaking good spark.

 

[tzimmerm]

Don’t go teasin me Gary after you know I just blew my wad on a sweet jacket and just got over my crush on that special

 

[gggGary]

Don’t go teasin me Gary after you know I just blew my wad on a sweet jacket and just got over my crush on that special

Aside from Allison everything I have is for sale.....

 

[Mailman]

Aside from Allison everything I have is for sale.....

Uh oh! The horses better be nervous!