electrical

Has anyone ever installed one on their XS650? Ever wanted one? Have you ever found yourself upshifting while already cruising in 5th? Have you ever wondered if you're in 2nd, or 3rd, while doing the 'find neutral' before stopping? Are you having trouble counting up to 5? And back down? Have...

My 1982 heritage special uses the CDI TID12-03 and it's almost impossible to find. Does anyone have one they'd be willing to sell me or know where to repair one?

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've been having a great time over the last two weeks as I become further acquainted with my 77D, mostly stock, Stella. After the first basic safety checks and oil change, etc. I put her quickly into her role as my daily ride. Most days are 5-10mi, but the last week has given me a few longer...

Hi, I'm Nick. I just got a bike. First bike for me. I'm kind of a car guy, but bikes are new. 1980 xs650. I've been lurking on the forums a bit, and now i need help with some advice. I was told it needed carbs cleaned (had that done) and it has a charging issue, so be advised for long...

Picking up a 1981 XS. Standard factory electrics. What would be a suggested first step/phase in upgrading the electrics - Pamco? Boyer? So many options at XS Direct makes me a little confused of which route to go.

Boyer installation instructions by Mailman. https://www.xs650.com/threads/boyer-bransden-ignition-installation-in-my-xs2.60740/#post-715062 MikesXS, XScharge ignitions are not Pamco's and are not made by Pamcopete What Pamco do i need and who sells them? PamcoPete has gone out of business...

Friend was following me on a cruise round the neighborhood and told me I had no brake light or turn signals on my 1983 Heritage Special . Tried them in the station, and they worked fine. Later on, I was told they were gone again. Did a check when I got back home to the garage, and noticed I was...

Hello everyone, I had previously posted about getting a new charging system. Well, I fixed here up! My 1973 TX650 now has a functioning stock charging system with a solid state reg/rec unit. I had her fired up and charging! It was worth it. However, I am a bit confused. Maybe the community could...

so i blew up my xs11 and bought a 650 that "only had carbs issues" and needed a new battery. I know i was pretty green. So i clean the carbs and almost eliminate the back fire from the right cylinder. it persists but I'm excited so i whip it into town with the shit battery it dies my jumper pack...

This is probably a silly question but I just want to be sure so I don't fry anything. I picked up and installed a PAMCO High Output ignition from xs650direct (Mikesxs in Canada) at the beginning of the month and have diligently been making sure that the only time the key is on is when I'm...

Here are a few clutch safety switch questions I have gathered. 1: My bike is a 1979 Special. Does it have one? I see no wires from the clutch. Wondering if a PO removed it, or if it never had one. 2: The 2 wires in a clutch safety switch. When the clutch is pulled, does that create...

Just wanted to introduce a bit. Have been checking this site for a LONG time, but never joined. Have for years had an interest in xs/tx 650's and just got a tx last year. I know this isn't the place for intros, but my first post. To keep it related to electrical, I thought I'd give...

On my 1979 Special, I can't quite figure out the headlight realy. I am trying to trigger it with a 6V power supply, but when I do it, it only sends about half a volt to the blue/black wire for the headlight. If I jump the blue/black to power, headlight function is normal, I just can't get the...

Hello forum, long time creeper, first time poster I need some haaalp! I'm a new rider and this is my first bike. It's needed some work but I've been happy to dig in and get to know the machine. The Bike: 1982 Heritage Special, stock pipes, jetting etc. xscharge PMA, pamco ignition...

I am helping a friend of my son rewire his 78 cb750k8 bike. Going to rip the old harness out and do a simple wiring job with new blade fuse box or in line holders. new vr-115 regulator and a 50 amp 3 phase rectifier. This is a points bike with separate regulator and rectifier I come back here...

It has been running great. Planned to ride north to camp at the AHRMA races and Rockerbox last weekend. I was due for an oil change so I took care of that the night before. Got up early to adjust the cam chain, set the valve clearances and check the carb tuning before leaving. After setting...

Hi, I'm in the UK and trying to source either a used or new rotor for my 1979 XS650, its a pre-electronic ignition model. Ive looked at the ones available overseas, however, shipping makes purchase expensive. Anyone know of a good supplier in the UK? Many thanks, Graydon

Well folks, Went through Curly's guide and the whole system, well, it shit the bed. I have a 1973 TX650 with the stock reg, rec, well, the whole charging system. The regulator is not working so it is not allowing the battery to recharge, rectifier has at least one diode that fails to allow it...

I've recently removed the electric starter on my 78 XS650SE. I've also unplugged the starter relay, and the safety relay. I want to delete both of these permanetly. My wiring harness is mostly stock and I'm not sure how to proceed with the wires in my harness that were connected to my starter...