electrcal problems

What do yall call this componet? What does it actualy do? How do i test it? i couldnt find much on it. I bypassed the relay for the time being so that my starter works but id like to fix it o rreplace it. Bypassed it by using an extra 6prong plug i had and shorting the 2 red/white wires with...

Hi All, I have an interesting issue I am trying to chase down. On Friday morning, I started my bike and cut the choke too soon, killing the bike. I went to restart it, and my electronics completely shut off. Tail light died and neutral light went out. I checked my fuses, pulling them all...

So I have no gauge backlighting and no neutral/high beam/parking indicators, yet I have 4 connectors that go to nothing. Any input would be much appreciated. Left side of bike Right side of bike Under the seat, these are the only two that have some kind of DC Voltage

I finally had a chance to test start my bike, but once I put the battery on the tailight and gauge lights came on and stayed on (pushing the pedal didn't make it change brightness). The horn didn't work and the high beams dont work but the headlight on/off switch worked. I also cant turn the...

Here is whats going on gentleman, I just recently replaced my my coils, spark plug wires, and condenser. This bike was given to me after sitting for 30 years in my uncles garage. When i recieved the bike the wires to the coils and condenser were not plugged in correctly. And as i was trying to...

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...

my Brother bought a PMA and Pamco from Mikes. Does anyone know if the Pamco come with a warranty?

Hey guys i got my xs650 recently it only has 5000 miles on it and the headlight fuse started blowing right after i take off riding and now it has done it to the blinker fuse too. The clips that hold the headlight fuse and the fuse get really hot when i start the bike. I also took it to the...

I am somewhat new to the page, i have been search but have found no definitive answers yet. I have a 1981 yamaha xs65- special H. Last year had charing issues, over the winter i ve been working on it occasionally. So far i have replaced the battery and fully charged it before installing. I...