fuse

Hello guys, I am new to this page and most definitely new to the xs650. I got mine last week and have been reading forums as a ghost follower for a few days now. My first bike before this was a 2009 cbr600 and I never had to learn anything about the bike, it just ran. I've been learning a lot...

Hey Everyone, I'm wiring up the XS after installing Hugh's complete CDI kit. He has some instructions provided, but they are not proving to be 100% newbie proof... I dont know how to wire this thing up without a starter motor. I ripped and plugged mine from the engine. Hugh's diagram just...

Hello all, I've sketched up a wiring diagram for my 1975 XS650B, which is a hardtail chopper project. it has the stock alternator, as well as: a TCBro's reg/reg: http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/regulator-rectifier-yamaha-xs650-points-ignition-models.html. a TCBro's headlight...

hello everyone, I was hoping someone might have experienced this problem before and have some ideas. Bike is a 1980 650 xs special. So here are the basics. Older battery wasn't holding a good charge but bike started and ran no problems. I decided to replaced the battery. Got a new one put a...

Hey guys, I just replaced the clutch on my 1973 Yamaha xs650 because of major slippage and The process went smoothly. I started it up fine and rode it and it was great, Then it died on me when I was coasting in neutral to a light, so I pulled over and the electric start wasn't working. I kick...

Hello I'm new to this site, so don't know where to post this. Recently put new turn signals on my 1980 xs650, also put in a new 522 flasher relay. I had the turn signals working a couple of weeks ago but after taking them off and reinstalling them I think I messed something up. The signal fuse...

The main fuse keeps blowing(twice). I figure I've lost ground somewhere on one of the handlebar switches. How and where can this happen and what is the procedure to test? Manuals are a little tricky to understand for using a multimeter. Any detailed instructions would be appreciated.

I'm about to go pick up a blade style fuse holder for my 79 Special. The stock fuse box is in terrible condition, it's not labeled, and all of the tabs are broken so wires are just hanging all around it. I was wondering if somebody could help me out with a picture or diagram so I know if I...