JosephP87
XS650 Enthusiast
Hello all,
My name is Joe and I am from Salem Oregon. I just picked up a 1980 xs650 special as a project. I have had other bikes but this would be my first major project on bikes. I have done a few cars before but not a bike. When I got the bike it was mostly in tact. PO said it ran 10 years ago when parked. I’m trying to get the bike started. I tested spark and compression and it looked good. The left and right hand controls were cut and disconnected as well as the turn signals and head light. I purchased new controls and a “universal” headlight. But inside the headlight bucket some things were cut and disconnected. I’m trying to figure out how to get the controls hooked up properly and the headlight to work properly but I am not that great with electrical. I was wondering if someone could help me out? The motor cranks when I got the starter solenoid so I know that works it’s just the controls. If someone has a diagram that they made or can point me in the right direction that would be great. I have searched the forums but couldn’t find what I was looking for. Eventually I want to simplify the harness. I want to run the electric start and the stock controls with horn blinkers headlight brake lights etc but get rid of all the unnecessary stuff like safety relays and such. My main goal is to just get it going and go from there.
Thanks in advance
My name is Joe and I am from Salem Oregon. I just picked up a 1980 xs650 special as a project. I have had other bikes but this would be my first major project on bikes. I have done a few cars before but not a bike. When I got the bike it was mostly in tact. PO said it ran 10 years ago when parked. I’m trying to get the bike started. I tested spark and compression and it looked good. The left and right hand controls were cut and disconnected as well as the turn signals and head light. I purchased new controls and a “universal” headlight. But inside the headlight bucket some things were cut and disconnected. I’m trying to figure out how to get the controls hooked up properly and the headlight to work properly but I am not that great with electrical. I was wondering if someone could help me out? The motor cranks when I got the starter solenoid so I know that works it’s just the controls. If someone has a diagram that they made or can point me in the right direction that would be great. I have searched the forums but couldn’t find what I was looking for. Eventually I want to simplify the harness. I want to run the electric start and the stock controls with horn blinkers headlight brake lights etc but get rid of all the unnecessary stuff like safety relays and such. My main goal is to just get it going and go from there.
Thanks in advance