Recent content by Jeremiahwsnyder

I have a extra 82 special TCI black box and rectifier, $100 plus shipping for both.

Not a problem, glad you got the issue resolved quickly and easily.

I just converted my 82 special to Pampco. I have no use for the original TCI now. I'm thinking $100 plus shipping. I'm in pa shipping won't be much. Let me know if interested.

No I haven't got it started yet. I spent about two weeks troubleshooting everything trying to narrow the issue down. I bought another coil from my local salvage yard and that did not remedy it. I examined tci unit for evidence of burnt resistors or bad soldering. Could not find anything there...

Still have the BS34's?

ok, I tried some more trouble shooting last night and this morning and here is what I have going on. I disconnected the green wire from the rotor and removed the power wire from the starter like you said Gary. Tried kicking it over a while and I still have no spark what so ever. I did...

I will take some more photos this evening. I will check all my connections and will be sure to bubble wrap that TCI before mounting it!!! As far as grounds, I have the battery grounded to a bolt on motor that should be sufficient enough? Thanks

Definately a step in the right direction, thanks again!

Thank you 5twins, The bike does have the sidestand switch still on it. The plug is just not connected to anything. With that being said after disconnecting the green and starter my wiring should be correct? I should be able to turn key on and kick start?

Gary, Thank you very much for your reply. I will disconnect the green and large starter tonight tonight. The wire that was melting was not the black large power from the starter though, it was the battery positive lead with the 20A fuse inline. Also you stated not to kick the motor over with...