What have you done to your XS today?

TwoManyXS1Bs · Feb 27, 2020

Hey, guyz.
Sorry, not been on here for awhile. Super busy.
The ol' XS1B runs fine, so doesn't need any work.
Been too cold to ride anyway.

In the meantime, I've been seriously sidetracked.

Old dog, new tricks.

My brain is about to 'splode...

Mailman · Feb 27, 2020

TwoManyXS1Bs said:
Hey, guyz.
Sorry, not been on here for awhile. Super busy.
The ol' XS1B runs fine, so doesn't need any work.
Been too cold to ride anyway.

In the meantime, I've been seriously sidetracked.

Old dog, new tricks.
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My brain is about to 'splode...

Whatcha doin? Reprogramming the fuel management?

YamadudeXS650C · Feb 27, 2020

TwoManyXS1Bs said:
Hey, guyz.
Sorry, not been on here for awhile. Super busy.
The ol' XS1B runs fine, so doesn't need any work.
Been too cold to ride anyway.

In the meantime, I've been seriously sidetracked.

Old dog, new tricks.
View attachment 160824 View attachment 160825

My brain is about to 'splode...

Cool !!
We're in need of a little excitement 'round here !

TwoManyXS1Bs · Feb 27, 2020

Yessir.

PCM/ECU reflash programming.
Complicated AFR, Fueling and Ignition Timing tables.
Wideband O2 sensors for data logging and table updates.

*Gasp*

YamadudeXS650C · Feb 27, 2020

I knew when I bought the '82 Heritage Special

in December that it wasnt charging, cuz I brought a multimeter with me to inspect it.
Rebuilt the front brake system first to enable moving the beast around (caliper was frozen).

Today I Started to tackle the charging system.
Checked the rotor for integrity,

....and found it to be bad.
With a fresh new battery installed by the previous owner, I'm thinkin' that perhaps he tried to run it with a nearly dead battery, and killed the rotor in the process.

Well, as soon as I get the rotor puller from Mikes', its off to Jim for a rewind !!

http://www.xs650.com/threads/rewound-alternator-rotor.54276/
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gggGary · Feb 28, 2020

2Many You are a cautious sort

TwoManyXS1Bs said:
Yessir.

PCM/ECU reflash programming.
Complicated AFR, Fueling and Ignition Timing tables.
Wideband O2 sensors for data logging and table updates.

*Gasp*

But in my experience, forum reprogramming advice is often worse than jetting advice. :sick:

Keyboard warriors...
#1 be certain you have the factory map saved. :wink2:

MaxPete · Feb 28, 2020

....indeed.

ThatXS650Guy · Feb 28, 2020

I rode mine last night. I went to take the GPz to Bike Night but if it sits for more than a month the carbs have to come out for cleaning :cussing:

The XS650 started right up and after running a little rough for a few minutes was back to perfection. Chilly ride on the way home though... 37 degrees out.

Ratranger · Feb 28, 2020

Got loaded up to start the move from washington to oklahoma. 3 bikes on the trailer, 1 in the truck bed and ?? ammo in cans. Back seat will be loaded with weather sensitive items. And the husky will be riding shotgun.

YamadudeXS650C · Feb 28, 2020

Ratranger said:
Got loaded up to start the move from washington to oklahoma. 3 bikes on the trailer, 1 in the truck bed and ?? ammo in cans. Back seat will be loaded with weather sensitive items. And the husky will be riding shotgun.
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Good luck with the move !

MaxPete · Feb 28, 2020

I sure hope the weather cooperates for your move Ratranger!

DoubleE · Feb 28, 2020

Godspeed.

Tiesco · Feb 28, 2020

fixed my kickstand. It didn't have the thing that sticks out(is there a name for it?) so I welded one on and it's now awkward to use. But as long as it does its job I'm ok.

I got an exhaust also. Its slowly coming together. I really need a seat

MaxPete · Feb 28, 2020

Tiesco said:
View attachment 160899 fixed my kickstand. It didn't have the thing that sticks out(is there a name for it?) so I welded one on and it's now awkward to use.View attachment 160903I got an exhaust also. Its slowly coming together. I really need a seat

That looks great Tiesco - but if I were you, I’d hold the brake on the bike or it will slide down the wall onto the floor... :laugh2:

Tiesco · Feb 28, 2020

MaxPete said:
That looks great Tiesco - but if I were you, I’d hold the brake on the bike or it will slide down the wall onto the floor...

Yeah my bad I didn't realize I had posted it sideways lol.

Tiesco · Feb 28, 2020

Does anybody happen to know what this is? It bolts to the bottom of the battery box. Whatever it is, its badly corroded on the inside

Jim · Feb 28, 2020

Tiesco said:
Does anybody happen to know what this is? It bolts to the bottom of the battery box.

It's the charging system rectifier.

Tiesco · Feb 28, 2020

Jim said:
It's the charging system rectifier.

I guess I'll be needin me one of those then.

Team Junk · Feb 29, 2020

Search for thread windy nation.

https://www.windynation.com/Rectifier/35-Amp-3-Phase-Bridge-Rectifier/-/218?p=YzE9MjA=

YamadudeXS650C · Feb 29, 2020

Tiesco said:
I guess I'll be needin me one of those then.

Yes, replace that stock rectifier.
You can wire up a good rectifier for less than 5 bucks.
Here's a good thread:

http://www.xs650.com/threads/regulator-rectifier-combo-for-stock-charging-system.51070/#post-534268
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