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Retired, I really appreciate you reaching out to help me. I felt that I did everything to preserve the stock charging system, I studied the manuals, tested all connections, replaced the brushes, etc. I most likely jumped the gun on replacing parts, you're right, but it's what seemed logical. I...

Thanks, guys When I said that the switch worked only part of the time, I mean I would press it and absolutely nothing would happen. No sound, no buzzing, nothin. The battery is fully charged, until I try to use the starter button, which virtually drains the charge. Again, it ran for a brief time...

So, I hope I haven't ticked everyone off on this forum by now, and for those of who that I did make mad, I'm sorry. I have an update on the situation. I got the timing sorted out most likely. The engine turned over with the electric start and ran beautifully for about 10 seconds. I discovered...

Thanks to you all! I was talking about this with a buddy of mine who is very knowledgeable about bikes. We came to the same conclusion that the timing is opposite now. Now, retiredgentleman, I only have owned this bike since July, and it was well kept before me. It only has 4800 miles. The...

Hello everyone! I'm new to this site and, in fact, pretty new to riding as well. So, I have a problem I hope you can help with. I have a 1981 XS650SH that rode beautifully apart from it's typically lazy charging system. I bit the bullet and installed a new PMA from xs charge. Since I put the...