Recent content by Cussler

Great info! sounds like it would just be easier to stick to TCI and wait out getting one. Points sounds like a hassle. In the mean time ill refurbish my current two engines and get them finished up, just in case. one of them is rephased to 170, which will probably be my future engine regardless.

i also have the coils for a points ignition as well, i think. when running points what is the true difference between electronic? do i still need my regulator/rectifier? i have a timing light etc so if i can figure out how to get it in the bike, i should be able to get it set up.

thanks everyone for the input! since the bike came with two other engines, they both happen to be points engines. would it be possible to swap them over to this engine? are they straight over compatible? i have about six sets of extra points, the shaft they run on etc. im just not overly sure...

Recently I've been lucky enough, through the right connections, to pick up a greasy old 1981 XS650 chopper/bobber from a local biker. He use to ride it as his daily, but decided to part with it. When i purchased it it was mostly in parts, just an engine in a frame. It came with two other...