electrical

Can I use a coil for a TCI ignition for my points ignition??

Im not sure if someone has solved this problem before.. I recently added 4 led blinkers to my 79 special, wiring is pretty stock minus the starter, ign solenoid , safety relay, and kill switch. first thing i learned is the flashers all come on at once.. so i rectified that by pulling the...

My 1980 XS with Stock ignition and fuel system is having trouble revving. I can't go past 4000 rpm, whether I am cruising down the road, or if its in neutral in my driveway. It almost feels like the bike cuts off temporarily, like when you bump start it, but it won't start. But as far as I...

this is a strange one. What would cause my ignition warning light to not light for up for 15 to 20 seconds after the ignition is turned on ? it was too late to try to start up but I presume that it wouldn't start because there was no ignition light ? Is it the safety relay delaying the...

Hey guys. First post. Just fired up 81 Special for the first time. Completely rewired, new Pamco with Ultimate coil, new plugs, clean carbs, adjusted valves, etc. Only one pipe gets hot. Both carbs have fuel. Both plugs get spark when held against the engine. Switched plug wires. No...

hey guys, just thinking ahead on the next phase of my build, the electrical stuff. So Im planning on running a PMA, Pamco ignition (not sure which kit i need) and a battery. Keep in mind the only electrical components i want are a headlight and tail light. Its going to be kick only, but i want...

While in the process of diagnosing and hopefully fixing a problem with the right side turn signals I checked the voltage coming to the flasher unit. I found that with the key OFF I still had voltage coming to the flasher on the brown lead. It jumps around a bit but generally reads about 7 to...

I recently upgraded my original pamco to new plate w e-advancer. only problem i am having is, timing. I have a light and digital contact tach, i have the pamco turned as far clockwise as i can and i still seem to be quite a bit behind still. when i raise rpms to 3000, timing mark comes to...

bike ran fine, changed handle bars now bike won't start. Cranks okay, spark seem really weak. Any suggestions ?

I'm new here to the forum. I just got a "75" XS650 to do a cafe build. Starting to go through it and I don't have a consistent spark at the plugs. I've seen it spark just a couple times while turning it over. Any thoughts?

Whats the best method of cleaning up dull and corroded electrical connector terminals ? Difficult and tedius to get to the terminals with bits of emery / wet n dry or micro files what do find the best method to improve conduction, mechanical or chemical methods?

Headlight isolation question SORTED THANKS I need some electrical help today. I need to run my 79 SF without the headlight on to conserve my battery until I get to the testing station tomorrow morning for a MOT test. Its just a temporary one day thing until I have time to sort an...

Hey guys, Yes I've done another stupid thing, first I never had another ignition key made, second stupid thing I didn't was never put it on a ring of keys, the third stupid thing I did was lost the key:banghead::banghead: I was at my daughter's house, thought I laid the key on the table, but now...

Hello all. Got the advance components from mikesxs to convert my 1983 over to the original Pamco system. Thought the install went pretty straight forward and it started up second kick or so but died and would not restart. Investigation lead me to the auto advance plate was able to float off the...

The dash back lights on my '75 aren't working. If I'm reading the wiring diagram righht, it should be a blue wire and a black wire. I pulled the headlight and everything seems to be plugged in. I guess I could have all the bulbs burnt out. Before I pull the gauges to check that, can someone...

for a pma no kick set up ??

Hey guys, I'm looking to store my battery and some of the electronics in an ammo box. It seems I can only find big ones that won't fit behind the engine. I could swear I saw recently that one of the shops were offering small ones, but I'll be damned if I can find it. Can anybody...

Can I run a mikes xs e advanced on my 1981 xs with the stock charging rotor

hey... got a problem!! Testing voltage on my pamco cause my sparks seems to be really weak IMO and can't get my carbs jetted right. I read a steady 12.5v on the red wire ignition on and at idle, but a juggling 6.5 to 8.5v on the green at idle and when only on battery juice, I read 0.915 - 1.0v...

I'm about to buy a 1975 xs650 and I plan to rephase the engine soon after. I've read all about the different ignition solutions and I have these questions. If I stick with points for 277, is there enough space between the dual points to shift one 41.5 degrees? If not, that means the points...