Recent content by fish2live

ya, not really a scrambler per se... but, more just a style I like, well, or a mix of a few "styles" I guess.... updated link to ad - $4,900, also interested in trades or other offers... https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/mcy/d/1977-yamaha-xs-650-custom/6338454597.html

Here is a link to my Craigslist ad below, please contact me through the ad if interested. Need to move on to new projects, bike just needs some carb adjustments and minor tweaks and she'll be ready to go, LOT of details in the ad, LOTS of new parts... totally new wiring, new PMA, battery...

I'm in, pick me!

my '77 Tore it down to just the frame and motor (didn't touch either of those) but re-did just about every other part that came off - sandblasted everything to bare metal (wheels included), no more chrome!! 2 part epoxy primer everything then painted. New brake pads and a few bits and pieces...

well, after installing a new PAMCO (and a new Coil last month) I've still got no start - frustrated!! same symptoms, try to kick, doesn't turn over, turn the key off and get an ignition from the chamber… anyone have suggestions??

ordered a new PAMCO, didn't upgrade to the new Simple version with E-Advance, etc - will do that over the winter when I re-wire the whole bike.

hmmmm, well, hoping for someone to have maybe seen this issue before. Overall it looks like I have a fried board.

I do have a stock energized rotor charging system. The thread you pointed me to is way over my head, sorry, it actually looks quite fascinating and I tried to digest what I could. But I'm failing to understand what it means to my situation or how to rectify it. Help?? :)

I do have a stock energized rotor charging system. The thread you pointed me too is way over my head, sorry, it actually looks quite fascinating and I tried to digest what I could. But I'm failing to understand what it means to my situation or how to rectify it. Help?? :)

pics for above scenario

I'll say, what great service. Well, I think I may have the same issue? Looking for some help, I'm an XS650 Rookie but moderately capable mechanic. Bike was not starting after a few kicks, which wasn't typical. It's a new bike to me, I did a lot of cosmetic work, but nothing mechanical...