cdi

So some of you may know that I have started a build project, but I thought it would be wise to consolidate and keep the build as its own thread with pictures and progress reports. For those of you who don't know, I purchased this bike from a friend for $200 because he gave up riding after...

Hey Everyone, I'm wiring up the XS after installing Hugh's complete CDI kit. He has some instructions provided, but they are not proving to be 100% newbie proof... I dont know how to wire this thing up without a starter motor. I ripped and plugged mine from the engine. Hugh's diagram just...

Since Pete is out, I'm moving on to the next gen. ...posts to follow.

Ill start off with email sent and awaiting response from Hugh, Got my kit today and wet at it. First issue I don't have a woodruff key like thei nstructions state. I looked on here on the site and I read it wasn't required so I continued on. (With the engine in TDC), after lining up the...

Clueless in Winnipeg! I am trying to remove my advance rod and points. I removed the points, and now have to remove the Governor, Advance Rod, and Mechanical Advancer. I removed the 8mm bold and washer on the points side. How the EFF do you remover the governor to get the advance rod out? I...

Hey folks, Long time (four years?) lurker, first-time poster here. I'm having some really sluggish turn over with my starter and I'm not entirely sure what the issue is. I'll try to be as detailed as possible, here's what I'm running: 1981 Special, running a new HHB CDI charging system (with...

Have whole tci ignition & charging system from an '82 heritage. Ignition box, reg/rect, rotor & cover with brushes & pick up coil. All were removed from a running bike. Located in CA, 92584 Make an offer 9515913017

My 1982 heritage special uses the CDI TID12-03 and it's almost impossible to find. Does anyone have one they'd be willing to sell me or know where to repair one?

Recently I've been lucky enough, through the right connections, to pick up a greasy old 1981 XS650 chopper/bobber from a local biker. He use to ride it as his daily, but decided to part with it. When i purchased it it was mostly in parts, just an engine in a frame. It came with two other...

I stumbled upon this TCI replacement unit online: Carmo Electronics Anybody heard of these guys? It looks like a nice and cost effective ignition replacement / upgrade for the '80-'84 bikes. They also offer a repair service for the Hitachi units. I am in no way affiliated with this company -...

I b I have Isolated the ignition circuit and unplugged the charging system .I Used a test light to try and feel like I did something right as voltmeter reading were less than a volt. This is debatebly inconclusive though because my volt meter did not react to key switch changes and my test...

I'm rewiring my bike to clean it up and who really wants 33 year old wire? I've read that some people claim that xs650 does not have cdi. I've also been told that they can have either one. I have a 1980 xs650. The bizzare thing is I have electronic ignition and mock points and condenser. I'm...

Greetings, gentlemen! This site has proven incredibly useful thus far, but at this point I feel I must reach out for help. I bought an '83 heritage special. She was running good (albeit just a tad rich) but then a few weeks later, she started sputtering and generally sounded not very happy...

How simular are the CDI boxes for the yamaha. will an 80 or lets say an 85 work with a 81? Where can I buy one other than ebay? (inexpensive I can buy now for about $170) Any diagrams as to how it works, can I build one? thanks, levan

XS650 Ignition Possibilities Standard Points…Cam ignition pick-up Single lobe cam, twin points system…original Double lobe cam, single points system…to optimise power supply you really need to use a dual output coil with a primary winding resistance of about 4-5 ohms These are easy...