Search results

I’m not sure what it is, but i feel like i’m overcomplicating this or just being plain stupid...perhaps both. Please help my sanity :( I’m trying to locate TDC on my bike that has a banshee PMA conversion where the PO kindly didn’t leave any markings. From finding TDC I will mark the timing...

Hi guys, got a PAMCO from a freind and i think it might be cooked. No spark and the board looks like it’s seen better days. Can you guys tell from the photo? I’m gettting 12v to the red wire there.

Hi all, I'm not getting any charge from my banshee PMA and hope you can lend some assistance. Pics attached. After testing my reg and my voltmeter throwing out some weird results, i tested the stator using a good VM at work. It's showing 0.05 ohm on all 3 yellow wires. Is that OK? The tests...

Hi all, my '79 has a PMA kit (off another brand bike) and i currently have a in-line fuse which has a built in LED running from my red power wire to my battery. When idling, that LED flickers on and off as if the PMA/Reg is pulsing power back to the battery. Is that correct? Another question...

Guys, i know there has been questions within this topic has been asked many times in the past but i have a question regarding TDC and piston stops. I've bought a piston stop suitable for finding TDC but find that it's hitting the valves. Can i just loosen the valves off so there's no...

Hi all, my '79 SF has been playing up recently and before I buy a new part, I just want to sense check my thinking. Issue: Bike starts (kick only) and idles fine but wont rev off idle without spluttering all over the place. I initially thought this could be blocked jets but as the whole fuel...

hi all, Is this, from your POV suitable for reuse? This is the worst of the damage. Cheers!

Hey all, I've got plenty of gremlins hidden in my wiring harness so I'm going to be re-wiring the bike. I've put together a diagram. If you could take a look and let me know if I need to make any changes, that would be ace. Thanks all! PMA Combined Reg/Rec Points Running - headlight + high...

Hi guys, I’m currently working on my ’79 XS650 project and I’ve got to the wiring stage which has become a nightmare. The bike starts, runs and stops well but I’m having issues wiring in the headlight, turn signals and new speedo (back lit, indicator light, high beam light). I don't think...

Hi all, Does anyone know the size of a new caliper piston seal? Mine's bust and i want to get one from a local auto store but don't have the measurements with me! Cheers

Hi guys. Does anyone know the size and length of the 2x bolts needed to mount the front caliper? Bike is. '79. Cheers

Hi all, my auto advance is sticking and seems to be pretty gunky (see pic). I removed the rod to give it a good clean in hopes that it would help before buying new springs etc. Out came the points cam which is quite badly pitted (see pics). Are these chromed? Can it be sanded down slightly to...

Hi all, I'm Tom from Melbourne, Australia. I've had a number of bikes in the past, old and new but this is my first XS650 which I picked up as part of a package deal with a friend of mine. It's been sitting in a shed for a good decade (says the previous owner) and the condition matches that. My...

Hi all, amateur here with a '79 XS650F. I took off the left side engine cover to give it a bit of a polish and noticed my alternator setup is different from that i've seen online. I don't have brushes so I'm assuming the PO changed it to a PMA type setup? The unit has 'DENJO JAPAN M LMX55 MEEF...

Hi all, new member here from Melbourne, Australia. I've just bought a '79 XS650 that's a US import with 15k miles on the clock. Overall, the bones are good but someone has been playing with the electrics and although I'm pretty competent with all things mechanical, I'm next to useless when it...