Recent content by rabbitnutz

I"m not using the steering lock / park feature which keeps the rear light on. coincidentally, i've pretty much only been riding at night, so i would notice the light on when i go to walk away. thanks for the heads up about the red wire. I've been thinking about getting a terminal disconnect...

rode it across town: didn't break it, and didn't die. success!

not seeing thirteen, but close. i'm starting to wonder if i have a parasitic draw / short sides are not bulged, battery is 100% normal looking. i checked the rotor the other day ( more on that in a minute) while i was doing that, took a look at the brushes. they were short, and getting...

Hi, I'm Nick. I just got a bike. First bike for me. I'm kind of a car guy, but bikes are new. 1980 xs650. I've been lurking on the forums a bit, and now i need help with some advice. I was told it needed carbs cleaned (had that done) and it has a charging issue, so be advised for long...