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    73 TX650 BUILD

    With the help of gggary and other members I finally got her running right. This winter will be the beautification part. [/URL][/IMG]
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    Rectifier regulator combo

    I'm looking at the rec/regulator combos. The 73 tx650a has separate units. I have the pamco ignition with the upgraded coil. Will something like the hugeshandbuilt rec/regulator combo work on my bike or do I need to stick with the separate units? I'm just trying to consolidate stuff on the bike...
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    Build questions. Winter fun

    Ok so this winter I'm going to pull a lot off my bike and get to butifying that bad boy. I'm hoping for some input from a few people who know what there doing. #1 the seat springs use rivit nut on the cross member. They like to slip out and there not in the location. Would welding over the holes...
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    Tx650a odd battery/charging issue. Video inside

    Ok Last post I promise. Bike is a 1973 tx650a. Only electrical hooked up is brake/tail light. Went on a hour+ ride and volts started at 12.5 and after the ride they were at 11.9. Video is before the ride. If video dosnt work it should be here
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    Rectifier?

    Found it in the neck all corroded. [/URL][/IMG]
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    PLEASE HELP!! Im so lost here.

    Ok battery is at 12.55 volts. (checked today, good battery) I rode around and pulled into my driveway and I was at 12.55 volts. I let it sit a while and it stayed there. I unplugged my headlight. When I got back and plugged it in I got a usual drop them it started falling probably 0.5 volts...
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    Regulator ohms???

    I was running through the clymer manual and testing my regulator. Everything was in the range given with 1 exception the manual says testing the green and brown wires should show no resistance, 2 ohms is too much. I don't get either. I get about 1.6-1.7 ohms at the plug and 1.3-1.4 ohms at the...
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    How to check 1973 TX650 regulator

    So I fully charged the batt and went riding. About an hour in the bike started running like crap then eventually died. The batt was dead. A buddy of mine said to check the regulator before I mess with trying to pull off the stator and check that. I have absolutley no idea how to check the...
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    What's the chain tensioner height?

    I bought my bike hardtailed. The previous owner made his own tail. Bent all the pipe ect. I want a tensioner but as my bike sits now the tensioner would to have to be at least 5 inches tall while loaded. My chain is hanging 4.5 inches and up to 6 inches. I'm hoping somebody has a monster chain...
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    Carb issues

    Ok Im needing help. Im not a carb guy but I want to figure this out so I dont have to take it to somebody everytime it need adjusting. My first issue is pilot jets. I was going to buy a few different sizes and noticed on http://www.xs650direct.com/products-39.html The little diagram...
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    checking pamco

    I just picked up a 74 TX650. Previous owner installed this pamco set up. https://www.mikesxs.net/product/14-0914.html It runs but sputters at the low rpm. I cleaned the carbs but before I try my hand at tuning I'm going through the timing, can chain and valves (as per this site) then on to...
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    new addition. tx650

    New bike I picked up today. [/URL[/IMG]
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    Wanted - xs650 near idaho

    I've been searching for a 650 forever. Either there to pricy or across the country. I'm not looking for anything pretty. Something that runs and has a solid frame. Solid as in no cracks bends ect. Thanks guys
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