charging

  1. C

    Wiring Overhaul

    Hi all, I just recently picked up a super clean 1980 XS650 special II and am planning to replace the carbs ignition/ charging system and simplify the bike as much as possible. I have already learned a lot from this forum about the aftermarket carb kits and the ignition/ charging (sounds like it...
  2. XSAndy

    Record Breaking Charging Issue

    Okily dokily. I reckon this one could be a record breaker. Not charging. XS650SH 81, but it’s the Australian one so it’s running on points. Oh yeah and separate mechanical regulator and rectifier. It’s as stock as possible. Have read loads, tested loads so let me give you a breakdown. Battery...
  3. O

    Starting from scratch 1981 xs650

    Hello, First of all, I am thankful for all the information I have already gotten from XS650 Forum and I plan to continue to support this site and be a good member. My name is Patrick and just got the bike I wanted 40 years. I love it. My plan is to get it reliable and keep it with historic...
  4. L

    Pma conversion, and wiring problems

    Hello all, I previously made a post about my 81xs a few months ago, and talked about the charging issues I had. I took it to a mechanic to have it diagnosed, and was told that the stator went bad, and shorted out the wiring. They told me that I could just get a new stator, and buy a used main...
  5. ninosboombox

    1980 charging issues, green wire needs to be grounded for slap test to work

    Hi Guys, Ive been rebuilding my 1980 yamaha 650 xs special 2, and have run into some problems, hoping the much smarter folks here can lend their expertise?? I have a new stator a new reg rectifier, new ignition switch, new stator, and a newer harness which was replaced in 2016 (all from mikes...
  6. spacetiger110

    Yet another charging system thread

    Let me preface this thread by saying that I am electrically retarded. I could probably do a top end rebuild without a shop manual or Google or anything, but electrical work just baffles me. I just don't get it. I have a 1981 XS650 with the stock charging system. It's a tracker build, with turn...
  7. B

    What’s up with my 650?

    Hey everybody. Just recently got my 1983 XS650 SH up and running again with the help of a local shop. Just put a new battery and regulator in but now I’m not seeing the charge I want. Battery started around 13.3 and went to just under (13.27/13.25) with everything off. Accessories on it went to...
  8. Jim

    DIY Reg/Rec. 5twins and Jim

    This section deals with the '80 and newer A type regulator system. For '79 and earlier bikes, see comment #2. Comment #3 discusses using modern rectifiers. So, I've been getting quiet a few PM's lately about how I wired my reg/rec on the 80SG resto. I know there's a lot of info on this site...
  9. IBeedle

    For Sale - Brand New Stator for 1980 +

    I have a new Ricks Electric stator for sale. I bought it off Parts Unlimited a little while ago but have since decided to go with the PMA set up. Its been sitting and I am now unable to return it. If given the asking price I will also throw in a set of brand new brushes Stator Part# 2111-0198...
  10. Jim

    For Sale - Rewound Alternator Rotor

    I'm hanging out my shingle.... Band of Brothers Rewinding Service is open for business (thanks Bob:D) You can read here all the work that went into getting to this point. Send me your rotor. If it's a serviceable core, I'll rewind it with TEMCo MW0181 22 ga. wire. Run-out will be tested before...
  11. Robert Dell Aquila

    Bike died, too much voltage?

    Hi so I finally got my bike charging after 4 months of trial and error. Installed a new Electro Sports 350reg/rec. The bike charges, however the voltage is high. At idle the voltage would range between 13-14V and when revved the voltage would go up to 15.9V. I decided to ride it a couple of...
  12. C

    bench test stator

    hey guys so ive got a 79 motor thats been sat outside with out an alternator cover on for a while. to the eye the stator looks alright but wanted to know if theres any way of testing it without the engine running? ive just had 5 months off work after a crash so would rather not be spending any...
  13. 5twins

    '77-'79 Standard In-Dash Voltmeter

    Fellow member Daniel Black installed one of these and I quite liked the results. He ran wires into the headlight bucket to power the meter. I was hoping I might find a hook-up right in the dash pod and a little wiring diagram research showed I could. But first, here's the results at idle ...
  14. NorazDad

    Blew my LED headlight

    Hey Guys, I blew my LED headlight on my 81'H and replaced it with a Halogen. I did install a permanent volt meter recently to help monitor my charging issues. HHB PMA and R/R were not charging for a while and then it did. In the discussion of going all LED with a PMA I thought I would use...
  15. SIKES

    NEED HELP IN SOCAL!

    FIRST OFF HELLO XS650 COMMUNITY! THANKS FOR THE ADD. BOUGHT MY XS650 ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. HAD IT RUNNING BUT IT NEEDED SOME LOVE. MY RIDE: 1977 XS650 I BOUGHT HHB COMPLETE IGNITON AND CHARGING SYSTEM, INSTALLED IT JUST AS THE DIRECTIONS DESCRIBED. MY PROBLEM NOW IS I Cant seem to get the timing...
  16. B

    best regulator/rectifiers after PMA swap

    Long story short I've cooked two batteries due to a failed regulator. I've been using the early YZFR1 because they are so affordable but I think it's time to make a switch. Any recommendations? The first battery I figured it just went bad because of age and the second battery (brand new) I just...
  17. Dale Harris

    Sold / Found / Inactive - Tci ignition

    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
  18. Dale Harris

    Sold / Found / Inactive - '82 heritage special rolling chassis

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  19. J

    charging system issues

    I have an 81 heritage special I turned into a chop and have been having issues with it charging, it seems intermittent because one day I can ride it with no issue and the next it will die a block from home. battery will be dead as if it isn't charging, with a multi meter on the battery and...
  20. Stumpedchump

    Ongoing Charging/weak spark problem 83xs650

    Hi all. It's an 83 xs650 with 13k on it. I've had an issue with this bike since I got it. When I first bought it, it didn't run. needed a new battery and the stator was fried. Replaced them both and have been riding it since though whenever I come to a stop after it's been warmed up it will...
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