Recent content by E-judd

I would also look at the shaft that runs you ignition you can pull it out and lube it with molly grease. I had a problem with mine it would die when it got hot, I pulled the shaft out cleaned it up and greased it.

what kind of ignition are you running? it ended up being my ignition plate.

I will get right on replacing my fuse block. I have an Interstate battery which I have rarely seen them fail for no apparent reason.

It actually shuts off, but if I leave clutch engaged while I coast it will more or less diesels from the heat and backfire through the pipes from the raw fuel for a few seconds, and then it won't restart.

I still do have the oe fuse block. From what I can see all the fuses are secure and free of corrosion, but I have been looking into replacing it with blade style fuse block.

When I first installed the Pamco last season I bought the kit that had a new coil with it. About a week and half a go I bought another coil and installed it, still doing the same thing.

I'm positive I have no spark. I put new plugs in it, and I have tried the popping the gas cap and riding it. Nothing changes.

I'm new to this forum, so please hang with me. I have a 1978 xs650 special, not a whole lot has been changed mechanically other than: a pamco ignition, pod air filters, and cut off the mufflers leaving headers open and wrapped. With that being said I will ride my motorcycle for about 10 to 15...