electrical

Hey guys just want to double check some wiring on an 80+ stator that is switching front he stock combined reg/rec, to the separate chrysler/radioshack version. I did this mod years ago on my bike and I'm just fixing a few things and making sure i have everything hooked back up right. I...

ok Guys I need some info if anyone can help 1965 yamaha catalina 2 cyl.2 stroke, I need a wiring diagram or at least need to know if it's a magneto ignition or battery fired ignition ( needs a battery to fire the coils and points ) it does have points and how it charges, I want to restor it but...

I purchased a Pamco 277 kit from mikes xs 3/14/2013. My mechanic is telling me that he cannot get the two cylinders both timed correctly. In other words guessing that the spacing of the pickups or the rotor may be off. What are the chances this is possible? And if so, what would be the next...

Hope everyone's having a good day. Maybe this isn't a riddle, but it certainly seems like one to me. When I use an inductive strobe timing light on my XS, it flashes when connected to the right hand HT lead, but not on the left hand one - at any revs. Why? It has a single dual output coil...

I believe I have fried my starter. I have it on a stand and while I get 12 volts at the starter, I do not get any reaction. I did a couple times get it to turn over the engine, and with juuuust a bit of brake cleaner got it to fire. Now that I have my carbs on it, of course zippo. So my...

So, does anyone make one? Id like one like the one monstercraftsman used to do. They seem to have disappeared though and wont respond to any form of contact. Heres a link as a reference. http://www.monstercraftsman.com/monstercraftsman-universal-fake-oil-tank-electronics-box-the-pill/

Hey guys, I recently bought a 1983 XS and was looking to install the Hugh's PMA with a Pamco Ignition System. I unfortunately made 2 rookie mistakes while doing so. My first mistake was forgetting to look at the current ignition system that was already on the bike. I assumed it was the...

Hi All, thought I'd post an update on my regulator/ rectifier upgrade to a combined unit. As in my previous post, I'd totally rewired my '78E with a simplified loom. I went for a combined reg/rect for later SE models and XJ550/650's etc from ebay, and fitted the nylon screws. The bike...

So I started installing my PMA tonight. All was going well until it came time to remove the stator assembly. The instructions recommended using an impact, so that's what I did. The first one was stubborn, but jjuuuuusst made it off before it morphed into a useless screw. The second one...

Alright, do i need the full setup for $231.95? Seems like it but he has parts sold seperatly as well and its somewhat hard to tell. Tried getting ahold of them but never got a response. Dont want to drop the cash and get the wrong item. Thanks

First time former, I have a 1974 TX650A with 2500 miles which has not seen a spark in 30 years, I've read a pile of information on the bike and still learning. When cleaning the points and cam I noticed the cam has a keyway cut in it, but the 'cam rod' on the threading does not have a keyseat...

I have a '81 XS650 SP II and want to know if there is an easy way to remove the CDI from under the battery holder? I can get the screw from the right side out fairly easily but the left side is not very accessible. I am hoping to not have to move the entire battery holder with all it...

I bought a cheap digital tachometer and the wiring instructions read thus: Black line for negative Red line for positive Green line for launch sense lines(to engine ignition induction line,or the ignition is out of the ignition coil to the positive line) Ive hooked mine up with the...

What type of spark plug caps are on the stock 79 xs650 specials? The non-resistor ones from Mikes XS don't look correct to me. Thanks for the help!

Ok Ive searched our site and read lots of posts about pamco, e-advance hooking up. Ive got the pamco and e-advance working fine. My problem is I want to hook up a electronic tachometer in my system. I read one post where you wire the green tach wire to the negative side of the coil. I also read...

so this is my first post so please go easy, but tell me if my etiquette is lacking. Anyways, ive got a 78 hardtailed bobber and the tail light has become my arch enemy. when i first got the bike it had a trailer style round light on there and it would constantly blow the bulbs so i researched...

Hello everyone, yesterday got the bike running and everything working, today bike dead blowing main fuse, everything looks to be in order, no wires out of place,nothing burnt dead short somewhere !! ok where do I start to track down this short, the bike was almost done,f%$#&* me, six months...

I'm in the difficult position of taking on someone else's unfinished project and I have an issue with the electrics. I am using this wiring layout see picture. The bike runs fine if I miss out the positive connections to the regulator/rectifier (clearly it doesn't change like that) but as...

Afternoon everybody, So I worked out my wiring issue, but the bike is still not cranking. I think that the ignition coil might be bad, still searching on how to troubleshoot that. The coil is receiving power, but the spark plugs (which are new) are not firing. So that leads me to believe...

Hello all I'm the new proud owner of a 1978/79 XS, which has been converted to a flat tracker. I'm trying to make sense of the wiring and confused already (8 hours into ownership!). Can anyone identify this rectifier (and I assume combined regulator)? It has 3 white wires - I assume...