Recent content by MikeXS

Hi gang, Ive got a bucket of spare bits and pieces from my XS Special II build which is currently sitting in my garage collecting dust. My intention is to wack it on Ebay but id happily sell it to you guys first. All bits are located in WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM List off the top of...

So I thought I would give you a quick update on my timing issues that everyone has been helping me with. So i decided to borrow a friend's timing gun to literally shine some light on my timing issues. Using this I managed to line up the timing mark and hey presto the engine ran on both...

Oh my :doh: This is all a learning curve for me and I really appreciate the help and advice. I will check this evening how I have set up the Boyer, and if I had set it to the exhaust stroke would this be the reason for the cylinder to not be firing correctly? If it was easy I guess it...

Hi Guys, Anyone in the UK got a cheap rear brake lever arm and gear selector lever. I chopped both of mine up when installing the Mid mount controls I bought off Monstercraftmans. Only to find out the lever on the Kick arm doesn't fully extend with the rear sets. Not fussed about the...

Quick update for you all. So I retarded the timing on the Stator and the bike seemed to want to start but just wouldn't. I had read somewhere about swapping over the HT Leads from each side so I decided to give that a go... She fired up almost instantly and is running pretty well. So now I...

Thanks Peanut, All of the electronics all seem to be in good order and I am getting a strong spark from both of the spark plugs when I ground them to the frame. I did set the Boya system to TDC which may explain why it isn't firing. I will adjust it this eve to the Full advance position as you...

Thanks for the tips guys, I especially like the Valve adjustment special tool" being a rubber mallet. I find that the "Rubber mallet special tool" has many many uses through out my build. So as with all things I think my excitement of hearing the bike roar up briefly the other night was...

Hey Guys, Thanks for all of your feedback on this subject. Just a quick update: I ended up going for the Boyer Bransden electronic ignition system as suggested by Peanut. Your video tutorial was really very helpful too, I believe I upped your viewing figures by at least 5 :) I Kicked the bike...

Hi gang, (Please note I rarely know my arse from my tit) This should be a real simple one to work out. I've recently installed a hhb pma system to my 1981 US import bike. I have removed the starter motor (because I think I'm cool) and intend on running a kick only brat style bike...

Hi Guys, Bit of a head scratcher for ya'll to try to help me out on. I purchased a set of monstercraftmans mid mount controls http://www.monstercraftsman.com/xs650-mid-mount-controls/ With intention of just running a kick only bike. My issue is that the arm of the kick pedal does...

Thanks for the advice guys, I have installed a sparks capacitor and from what you guys have suggested it sounds like a doable option. Ill update you on how I get on. Mike

Hi Gang, Really quick question, I am intending to run my bike with kick only and have heard rumours that you cannot run LED lights without a battery. Anyone else running LED turns signals/brake lights without a battery? My current electrical set up will be using a Hugh's Handbuilt PMA...

Wanted XS650 preferred with mag wheels but happy with spokes. Any condition considered (ideally with an engine that runs) as I plan to rebuild and recon everything. I have a Kawasaki ZR750 Zephyr which I would consider a trade on too or a Budget of around £1000. Look forward to...

Hi Slimlavud, Interested in your bike, and I have a Kawasaki ZR750 Zephyr that I was looking to put on ebay in the next few weeks. Is this something you would consider doing a trade on? Let me know either way. Mike