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Hello all! Some may recognise me, some may not. I built a XS back around 2006. As with a lot of yall. It had charging system issues. I bought new stuff from Mikes and still couldnt get it charging.
Once I got a hold of Tim Parrott he got me straigtened out. Well I have another XS and its not...
I have a 1976 XS 650 that was built by a pro about 4-5 years ago. This was a ground up, nut and bolt rebuild using only the best parts available.
Frame was hardtailed on a frame jig and tig welded. The axle adjusters are threaded rod ends.
Narrowed boat trailer rear fender. Fuel tank...
This problem is not interment. The bike runs fine for X amount of time before the new style sealed blue box stops sending a signal to the coil to fire.
I replaced the blue box about 8-12 months ago and it ran like a champ till it died and now has no spark. I ride the bike maybe 50 miles a...
I could understand and deal with it being voltage sensitive. But I have NO spark with 12.8 volts at the coil!
Say I did have a weak battery and the voltage dropped below 12v. Shouldnt it fire the ignition when the battery voltage came back up to proper voltage after charging?
:banghead: I have had it with the Boyer Branson in my XS. its a complete system with the mini coil. I have already had to replace the blue box once last season. Saturday I went for a ride. Stopped at a gas station and fueled up. Pulled off and when my light turned green the bike died.
After...
Leo, Thank you for your response. The clutch discs had NO discoloration. Looked like a new set. I never had any slipping issues previous. Just didnt disengage smoothly. That was caused by grooves in the basket. That has bee resolved.
Cable is lubed religously. Couple things I need to double...
Dam! Are your carbs stock? Any idea what Mikuni flatsides add to hp/tq? Certainly the carbs wouldnt make that much of a difference that they would require stiffer springs??? Anyone have input.