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    For Sale - Factory 81 XS650 stuff, clip ons & rebel shocks

    Image 1. How much do you want for the clip-ons? What size are they? What do you want for the chrome headlight mounts/ears? How much for that Yamaha fork brace?
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    Question Regarding the Front-End of my 1973 TX650.

    Hey everybody, Thank you all in advance! Well, I have my bike looking almost how I want it this summer. Because I like lists, my concerns and questions: + I bought Emgo shorty levers. I can pull the clutch with two fingers and the replacement works great. The front brake does not fit. It...
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    Looking for your opinions, feedback, experience and advice...

    Long story short, I have been slowly turning my 1973 TX650 into a cafe racer by being quite anal and starting from the back and working towards the front. I have changed/replaced/adjusted just about everything and now I am on the front end. My idea here is to install some clip-ons, bar-end...
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    Bad Battery? Overcharging Issue? I sure Could use Some Help.

    Damn it, I might just be an idiot. I did not crimp the rectifier wires because I was mocking it up. The wires go through the holes on the pin, I the twisted them, and taped them with electrical tape. If I buy and connect these wires via crimping, could this solve the issue? Whould this play a...
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    Bad Battery? Overcharging Issue? I sure Could use Some Help.

    Update: I received my new brushes and new 35A rectifier earlier than expected. I installed them both, after I had cleaned the rotor rings with an eraser. Battery was fully charged at 13.3V. I turned the key on (engine not running) and tried to test the brushes, but they read 0V. I then tried...
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    Bad Battery? Overcharging Issue? I sure Could use Some Help.

    Thanks Fred and RG! I just ordered a new set of brushes and hope to install them right away since time has freed up for me now. RG, thanks for the detailed response. It will be very helpful, I appreciate it. Thanks, guys!
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    Bad Battery? Overcharging Issue? I sure Could use Some Help.

    Sorry for the delay, everyone. Still not working right. I was able to get some time and tinker with the bike this weekend. I removed the brushes and measured them. One was 1/2" long and the other was about 3/8" long. The rings were cleaned and measured out to read between 5 and 6 ohms. I then...
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    Bad Battery? Overcharging Issue? I sure Could use Some Help.

    Update: I bought and installed the regulator and rectifier and have a brand new battery. I installed it as was described above, but I cannot get the advised readings. Mine measured at 12.9-13.1 volts at all RPMs from idle to 4,000. Any ideas as to what could be causing this to occur?
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    Bad Battery? Overcharging Issue? I sure Could use Some Help.

    Thanks, guys. I was only looking into the 100 amp since it was the one that fit all the criteria. However, I did not know for sure if it would cause any negative issues.
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    Bad Battery? Overcharging Issue? I sure Could use Some Help.

    Thanks guys! Especially you 5twins! I will be purchasing these two if you agree that they will suffice. Also since the rectifier here has a heat sink, do I need another one? I will wire them up as you had recommended for my TX650. P.S. Will it be a problem that the rectifier is rated for...
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    Bad Battery? Overcharging Issue? I sure Could use Some Help.

    Thanks, guys! So, if I get the VR-115, can I wire it as such: Simply cut the wires from the VR-115 and my stock reg. Then connect the wires as such... Regulator....................... XS650 harness orange & yellow.................brown (load side of ignition switch)...
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    Bad Battery? Overcharging Issue? I sure Could use Some Help.

    Hello everyone, I had previously posted about getting a new charging system. Well, I fixed here up! My 1973 TX650 now has a functioning stock charging system with a solid state reg/rec unit. I had her fired up and charging! It was worth it. However, I am a bit confused. Maybe the community could...
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    Fix Stock Charging System or Buy A PMA

    Thank you all for your help, input, and feedback. You all have been a big help. To let everyone know, I just purchased a NOS charging system for a price I could not refuse. Now, with that being said and depending how this turns out, if I made a mistake and it breaks down or what have you...I...
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    For Sale - 1972 XS2 parts

    Do you have the charging system?
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    For Sale - XS650 Cafe racer Project / Parts bin

    is #13 a charging system? Could you tell me more about it, if it is?
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    Fix Stock Charging System or Buy A PMA

    I was afraid that would be the main option. I love the inconspicuous LEDs (when the bike is off) I put in my frame (cut off the loop and put the LEDs there), plus the brightness is unbelievable. I am trying to research how to avoid this abundant amount of heat though, without having to use it...
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    Fix Stock Charging System or Buy A PMA

    My bike is a 1973 TX650 with a stock charging system, but I have customized it to a nice, badass looking cafe racer. I am intrigued by the PMA, but am worried that I would overheat something since I am running LED run/brake lights, a stock headlamp, and no blinkers. Is there a way to, for lack...
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    Fix Stock Charging System or Buy A PMA

    Yes, I am running on points. Both my points and ignition system seem to be running fine.
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    Fix Stock Charging System or Buy A PMA

    I have also ready a lot of threads where PMAs overheat, especially at the reg/rec unit. This worries me since I have a shorai 12V/14Ah battery with two LED lights as my run/brake light and a stock enclosed headlight. I would be greatly worried about overheating and damaging my wires/units.
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    Fix Stock Charging System or Buy A PMA

    Hooser, I will send you an email shortly. Thank you, Murr.
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