nobackhair
XS650 Enthusiast
Installed a complete cdi ignition kit from Hugh's Hand Built. Went batteryless using Sparx capacitor. As far as components I'm only running a 55/60 h4 headlight, brake lights, electric tach and speedo, horn. No kill switch, power on/off button. Anyway everything was working for a couple of short ride and all components died. We used a battery to see it is circuits/components were out. Everything worked with battery. Up to now most advice has been to check grounds and connections. Tried another capacitor and same result. This system is suppose to work without battery. When it was working the lights didn't dim at idle. That's supposedly a good sign I don't need a battery. I have communicated with Hugh several times by email and recently spoke with Todd at Lowbrow who is more of a early years Triumph guy. Most I get is your basic have you checked all wiring thoroughly.
