charging system

I've got a 1978 xs bobber, simplified wiring with a newer regulator/rectifier and boyer ignition. No "nylon" screws in the stator that i keep hearing about to "unground" the stator (I still don't understand the reasoning behind this) Anyways, got the bike all together took it for a ride and...

So, I decided I am gonna do the PM swap and run the Pamco ignition on my 81. I have all the original elec. for my scoot, but I never had it on to test it. PO said it was running before he began tearing it down. I am not sure it charges correctly, runs right, or runs at all, soooo why would I NOT...

I have an xs2 chopped and am losing power everytime I ride for distance (i'm talkin 8+ miles is all) bike starts to bog down a bit, power goes out, electric start doesn't whine, kick start wants to turn over but won't. checked for bare wires and haven't come accross anything yet. What could be...

Well ive had the parts laying around for a long while... I recently went down and my clip ons hit my tank and i busted my speedo and my head light... while the bike still runs and is ride-able i haven't been paying to much attention to her as im still trying to replace the stuff i smashed up...

I have not posted on here before, but I have an electrical problem and I need help. I have a 1980 xs650 and when the bike is running at idle it is not charging the battery. I put the voltmeter on at idle and it reads 12.6, but when I give it some gas and raise the rpm it starts charging and...

http://xs650temp.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Charging&action=display&thread=3461 Saw the link here somewhere and just in time. My '83 took an electrical crap and with the help of the Curly link I straightened it out in an hour or so. Had me scratching my head a couple of times but...

Hello all I think I have a charging problem but I'm not sure. My headlight is not lighting up until I rev the engine way up. This just started happening yesterday. Can someone point me to the right thread that will help me diagnose the problem. I've been searching the threads here, but is there...

As the title says... I was about to start my rebuild and realized there is an oil seal on the crank between the crank and the alternator rotor. I have a brand new set of seals and would like to replace that one, it wasn't leaking when the motor was together but I'd like to replace it anyway...

I have a 81' H that i picked up last fall and had my first bit of trouble with my charging system. I had to put in new brushes. I have a new battery and found out the rotor was shorted. so i installed new rotor and right now things are good but my question is about what else i can do do upgrade...

Hey everyone, I'm brand new to the board and I recently scored a 1981 XS650 Special II. I ran some diagnostics and it looks like the both the rotor and stator are fried. I bought the little rotor removal tool and popped the rotor off tonite. I'm looking at sending both in to Tim Parrott...

I contacted Mr. Riggs today to see if he had any custom stator holders and he is down for the moment in the midst of a retooling phase. So he's out of the biz (temporarily hopefully.) I'm curious if any of you made your own and are intersted in making an extra, or if there's a .pdf file...

Just got out my new trusty Harbor Freight digital caliper http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47256 and pulled my brushes out to measure them . Inner was 10.72 mm and the outer was 14.41 mm. How long do these last? Bike has about 16000 on it. The manual says new...

I was having serious problems getting my custom XS to charge. After talking with the Tim Parrot in Alabama. I decided to rewire the bike. I drew a diagram and would like for some others familiar, to have a look it and advise me of any potential problems. It is a 1976 Motor in a hardtailed...

Is there anyone who sells these new? I'm talking about the loom that seems to be included in the stator assembly - is the wiring not available separately?

:wtf:im having problems with my bike i have a 1971 XS1B i rewierd the whole bike it starts good but i have no power coming back from the stator i bought new brushes and still no volts so could it be just the stator or does any one have an opinion of what i can try next

Using pic 4 & 5 of this cam set could you also use 4 & 5 as timing marks after your RZ Conversion or at least to set up your TDC?????????????????? Yes/No http://www.650motorcycles.com/CamTiming.html

I'm installing a Boyer Bransden ignition. I heard that the three or four screws that hold the brushes on the stator have to be switched out for nylon screws. They're not to be grounded. Is this right?

Is it ok to soak this and the rotor in degreaser and brush if off? I'm doing a complete rebuild for the first time and don't want to screw it up.