The TCI black box originally had a six wire output. When they got safety crazy they added a seventh wire to keep from starting if you weren't in neutral or if the kickstand was down.......or something......
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71' XS1-F with a pickup coil?? What is goin on...
Well spotted. If those cases are stamped as XS1, there's something not making sense there. The top end with the four bolt valve cover isn't XS1 either.
If you want to do the wiring up so stock parts are replaceable, you'll need these connectors.
2 of these: https://www.vintageconnections.com/products/6-3mm-connectors?variant=46131501039937
1 of these. https://www.vintageconnections.com/products/6-3mm-connectors?variant=46131500974401
2 of these: https://www.vintageconnections.com/products/6-3mm-connectors?variant=46131501039937
1 of these. https://www.vintageconnections.com/products/6-3mm-connectors?variant=46131500974401
Thinking about it, I think that all the pre '74 frames and cases had numbers starting with S650.
I think the kick-start only cases stopped at about S650-25000, and then the XS2 cases appeared but still with a S650 prefix.
KentuckyCandy
XS650 Member
Yeah this is perfect, thanks a lot guys
I’m sure nobody here is gonna say squat about that being a chopper besides the fact you’re trying to save it. If the PO replaced the lower case that would explain that however a few other items point to a later model bike. The carbs as 5t pointed out(BTW lose those cone filters), the wheels and front engine mount definitely later model along with the ignition parts. You have a good mystery on your hands. Is there a ser # on the frame neck? I also see the frame has been de-tabbed.I know it’s a chopper and there are lots of purists on here which I totally respect! I am a DIY til I die but I don't wanna die on this thing so I want to make it as sketchy-safe as possible
