Recent content by mapster

Hi, thanks for the reply. I've always wanted to move to Seattle, so maybe some day. I have a couple weeks off coming up. Going to take that time to get things out of storage and get a game plan together. Been about 5 years since I've touched anything, so hard to remember exactly where I left...

Hi folks, I'm a total amateur and I've gotten in way over my head with an XS650 re-build project and am looking for some professional help (with the bike). Anybody have any recommendations for a shop in the area that wouldn't laugh me out of the garage when I pull up with my pile of parts that...

I wish I could enter this contest. Not because I think my build is worthy but because I wish it was licensed and ride-able.

Nevermind, it appears I somehow ordered the wrong bolt (70-73).

Ordered this from MikeXS: http://www.mikesxs.net/product/27-1067.html I have an 82 Heritage Special. Does this model use a longer bolt than the standard? If so where can I find one? I mangled the threads removing the original.

Great, thanks guys!

Thanks man! TBH I thought I was going to get laughed off the forum. Question(s): The fuse panel I'm looking at is 6 fuses rated @ 65 amp max. My current configuration is 6 fuses @ 70 amps. Would I be OK connecting a 5 amp fuse to the blue wire coming of the main switch or does anybody see a...

Revise diagram attached.

Just to clarify, I'm using an aftermarket flasher. It's my understanding the stock flasher would require adding inline resistors to function properly. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the input TooMany! Couple answers in red above. Jayel also added his input which is much appreciated. I just realized the diagram hanging in my garage that I have been studying for a month is one of his, lol. I wont be able to update the file until Monday. I will post an updated...

cool, thanks jayel.

Hello XS650, (I posted this in the tech thread "some wiring diagrams" but I'm not sure that get much traffic so I thought I would start a thread) Would anybody care to take a look and critique my wiring diagram? 1982 Heritage Special stock TCI stock alternator kickstart only My...

Would anybody care to take a look and critique at my wiring diagram? :umm: 1982 Heritage Special stock TCI stock alternator kickstart only My first attempt at this so I apoligise if its confusing. I just tried to eliminate criss-cross wires, they make my head spin. Didn't really put...