electrical

Have this 81 xs650, electronic ignition, it didnt come with the wiring harness and I was wondering if I can run it without the huge mess of a harness. All I want to run is a headlight,tailight...no horn, speedo tach, none of that stuff. What all (electrical) components would I need to get this...

Does a Pamco ignition just convert the bike to electronic ignition?

As part of the build on my '82 Heritage Special, I got Hugh's PMA kit and PamcoPete's complete re-phased kit from MikesXS. That kit came with two of those fugly Green monster coils. I can't get both mounted to the stock mounting point in the tunnel under the tank. I have heard that they get...

I just installed my PMA setup and want to know if I can use my existing Solid State Rectifier/Regulator? I have a points setup and a tour max rectifier just like the one sold by mikesxs. http://www.mikesxs.net/parts/yamaha-xs650-rectifier-regulator-80-84-oem-type-oem-3g1-81960-51 I have...

hey everyone im new here and just picked up my 79 xs650 today. i went home to put the battery on a charger to try and charge it and the tender is just flashing when installed in the bike and also even out of the bike. does that mean that the battery is completely dead or is something else...

I'm currently in the early stages of completely rebuilding my XS650 so I've been doing a lot of research and planning. Lately I've been focusing on how to start and stop the bike as well as protect it from theft. My bike's a '75 XS650B, and I am interested in converting to kick-only with a Pamco...

I've been tinkering with a 1973 TX650 that Dad bought new for several years now. Ditched the points, repaired things that were broken, and just riding the bike as much as possible. So, in the last few months I sense that the starter is just not spinning as strong as it did decades ago....Time...

What's going on everybody? I'm Patrick and I'm new to the forum...this is also my first xs650. I bought this solid motor and frame with only 5k miles on it for 175 bucks so I am trying to get familiar with it. I'm ordering a shop manual Friday. But my biggest question is is where are the points...

i fitted a new PAMCO to my 1980sg got the timing right with a timing wheel but now it will idle but wont rev over 5000 reves so i took it to a bike machanic in brisbane called ELLASPEDE to check it out first thing he showed me was 4 other bikes with PAMCO ignitions and said they are shit and and...

Hi Anyone know which is the best size woodruff key for a DIY PMA set up. I have the RD250/400 aircooled flywheel, but no idea what size woodruff key will work. Not even sure if the key is larger on the XS or the RD. I was hoping not to buy a load and try them out. I am sure someone has the...

Hi, can someone identify test points D 1 through 6, for me. The centre bolt is the neg', right ? 3 whites & the red I'm good with. Thanks,

Just passing this along because I hadn't seen anyone else post about it yet. I recently picked this up and love it as a replacement fuse box for my 79 Special. Cycle Terminal (www.cycleterminal.com) currently sells this configuration (box + cover + bracket) for $15...

Update 12/18/15 I will have the calendars from the printer today. I will be processing orders, packaging, and mailing over the weekend. First ones in are the first ones out but my goal is to have them ALL sent by Monday! Thank you to everyone for your prompt orders. These will sell out and...

I am looking to replace my gauges and trying to find some info on how the brakets should be. Looking to go with 2.5" gauges. Any one have some photos or drawings to help me out maybe even somone makes them to bolt on. Tnanks

Hi Folks, I just joined the forum because I purchased a 1977 XS650 to give a try at restoring the bike. I've been a rider since I was 13 on different types of m/c's but never worked on them. I currently ride an HD Softail that I've had for 6 years. A friend sold me this 650 and said it ran...

Hi everyone, It's my first time on this forum and I am David aka Renard49. So, I bought that Yamaha XS650 from 1971 that was already customed by the previous owner. I am in restoring that queen and I have issues with the wires as the previous dude redid everything and nothing is per...

Hey guys. First post to the forum. I've managed to get pretty Far on my own, but I really need some help. My bike is a 78 xs that that I built completely from scratch. I've attached a picture, but don't know how to make it visible otherwise. It was sold to me in non running condition and...

I'm going through everything on my first build, and the alternator's stator coils look really grimy. Take a look at the attached pictures; should I clean these, or do they need to be replaced? I can't find replacements on MikesXS (either that or I don't know what I'm looking at), but I've...

Hey everyone. Wondering... I'm still working on my 72 SX chopper and am getting to the point of putting coil(s) on. Was wondering if I have to know anything specific regarding picking a coil. Was thinking of using an 'ebay special' Harley coil, Does it matter that my bike is still running the...

Went out to the local swap meet today Found this Reg/Rec I've got a 1979 xs650 Would this work? No labels or names on it Only thing I can see are the 3 dimple looking things between the fins close to the wires Looks like 3 yellow 1 red 1 green 1 black