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Funny story. It was actually sold to me as a 79 but after replacing the stator and many other parts I began to realize it was actually an 80. Luckily most of the parts are the same but the main difference is the ignition system. It’s def an 80, so the only thing I have to change now is...
I got this junk xs650 special for $100 and I did a full rebuild on it. I went for a cafe racer look in black and gold. These pics are about a month old now but after the wiring is done I’ll upload the completed pics!
Just ordered the new one you posted. You weren’t joking, these things are way more expensive than I would have thought.
Thanks for all your help on this! I looked for one for hours and couldn’t find one
I have the igniter unit, just not the ignition pick up. I have a new stator, coil, plugs, and igniter box. Just missing the pick up unfortunately so if I could find one and be done that would be ideal. Really don’t want to swap in a new system if I can avoid it.
I am at cannon currently!
Thanks for your help Jim. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to determine it was bad because it was just missing from the project bike I purchased. If I am unable to find one, is the simplest solution to just replace it all with a modern system?
Unfortunately Kelly’s is not too great of a place. Ended...
Hey y’all. First XS650 project and I’m almost done, just have a small problem. The wiring diagram has this part and I can’t seem to find one anywhere. Anybody have a link for one or an aftermarket version? It’s labeled on the wiring diagram as ignition pickup. I have the electrical ignition, not...