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Hey jeff,
I have the EXACT same problems with that .8 ah battery and my PMA system. I am now on to my second one. I am off to try a capacitor now, but the thread did not come up with specs and recommendations.
Which one did you end up using and what are the electrical specs for it?
I just...
@TwoManyXS1Bs
Thanks, I will try swap the wires at the points end, to see if the problem lies there.
@Brassneck
I think it's the original boots, although one of the tightning bands are aftermarket. I don't suspect that it is the issue as they seal fine and has no air leaks?
@grizld1
Just to...
Hi guys.
I am so lost!
PMA installed, New coils, New plugs, new caps, new points and condenser. Cleaned carbs several times, also ilde screw hole. Cleaned the really filty petcocks, new gaskets in them. Also changed fuel filters. No air leaks.
I re-checked point gap, and found out that the...
Hi Leo.
Thanks for your reply.
Yeah, a stupid typo in the headline of my first post, that cannot be edited. Great!
It did not charge at all and the wires were fried. But know that I have bought all the stuff I need, exept the bracket, I see no reason to go back to the old worn system. I...
Hello Guys.
here go my first post in the overwhelming forum.
I am a happy owner of a 77' xs650 - the addition to my custom Honda cb350f (the xs sidekick)
http://imgur.com/cX9Fqz2
When I bought it there was a charging issue, so I decided to upgrade to a Permanent alternator charging system...