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To clarify what we're sayin, I made a couple of images. The top one shows how i have everything set up now and the bottom image is what i think you are suggesting that i change on where i am bypassing the safety relay. Also, is there a way to get the kill switch and Run Selector back working...

1981 XS650 SH I am having a headlight issue that i am trying to diagnose before throwing money at it. When riding, if i rev high then the light goes to shit. If i dog it a bit and run in at just around 3K RPM then i can get a little bit of light to throw down. If i pull in the clutch after...

Hey guys, update from my Ganzo install on my '81. I had a missing issue that i have been chasing for a few weeks that i finally resolved. The trigger magnet imbibed in the TCI rotors seems to get week over the years. I you are experiencing a missing ignition or loss of power, mine was occurring...

I had a few other bits off while waiting for the magnet so i didnt try it after cleaning up the surface of the magnet but after installing the one I ordered the bike is running beautifully! That was definitely the issue and now i have a coil that i trust and two back ups, so that's nice.

I Just reused the stock connector by backing the pins out. Got mine installed and working but I would like to warn those who do this in the future. if you are running the stock airboxes, make sure that your leads from the Reg/Rec are long enough to get the backside of the air box. I Had to...

Hey Leo, I have an 81 that i am looking to do replace the M/C and clutch lever/assemblies and swap for a shorter brake line for the same reason you mentioned. Did you put those parts on the 81 or on the 75 you mentioned? if on the 81, how'd that workout for you?

Ok I think that I have it figured out. I was searching around more and found a few threads talking about weak pickup magnets for TCI systems that pretty well describe my issue. Years ago when I first got the bike I think this might have been the issue that cause be to install the Pamco. I spent...

I should have when i was doing the adjustment. I will definitely will do so in the future.

Update: Mixed news Did Idle Mixture Screw adjustment with dead cylinder method. Its idling better which i assume is due to the two cylinders matching better but i am now getting backfiring and power loss form both cylinders pretty evenly. Definitely worse when the engine is hot after a...

So i got the MP08 installed and went for a ride. Definitely a major improvement with the backfiring 95% solved. Still a little bit of an issue starting from a stop causing low power and requiring higher revs. When installing the new coil i noticed that the plug wires each had a bit of scorching...

Thanks Jim the coils showed up today so ill get them installed asap How dare you suggest this unproven ignition system might have something to do with my ignition issue. that being said, i dont think it is the box as the issue is intermittent and unless the particular box were defective, which...

The 14KΩ does not include the 5KΩ resistance of the each of the caps, correct?

Just ordered a set of MP08 coils to swap over to. During some trouble shooting a few weeks back i fried some stuff while bypassing my reg/reck and afterwords i could hear a hissing coming from my coil. After letting it sit for a few hours it tested good and has been "working" since. But, now i...

I am trying to diagnose a strange new backfire/stumble issue i have Specs: 1981 XS650 SH with Ganzo Box ignition BP7ES plugs 0.035" gaping High output coil from Mikes Carbs are well synced Stock air boxes Stock jetting (i believe) Was running with no issue on a PAMCO before the Ganzo...

That was on old picture, that was from the initial run before extending the slot. I've already extending the slot. I replaced the image for clarity. That being said i would be interested to see the effect.