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First off, I’ve been lurking and learning a ton from this forum. I was a Harley guy but have turned toward parallel twins like old triumphs and now the xs650.
Brand new build 1979 XS. HHB charging system and capacitor, mikes xscharge ignition, new advance everything, new rod, new wiring...
This is my first post on this forum, but I have been looking at a bunch of other threads for ideas. But haven't really come across anything that matches my problems.
So, I picked up a 1979 special. When I got the bike it ran, but rough, it sounded like an ignition problem and I decided to...
I had mentioned in several posts that I had installed an XSCharge ignition on a rebuild/bobber project last year. It ran great for awhile until I inadvertently left the key on during the testing phase of my build, which subsequently fried the XSCharge ignition. The coil survived and still works...
Hey guys back to work on the XS650. Hope everyone is doing well!
Model: 1980 XS650SG
I am rebuilding the engine since last yr I had issues with the cam shaft and I figure now is the time to just rebuild the engine to get it done right. I am looking to get a PMA System that would fit my model...
So, I just finished putting a build together of an 81' xs650. Had it running today to sync the carbs then took it for an 8 mile ride and it rode and sounded great. I'm running a PMA and the XSCharge electronic ignition. Here the ignition I'm running...
This is what the ignition looks...
Just installed the XS charge ignition + PMA on my 83 xs650.
Bike started up first kick, charging good, but no headlight.
Found a thread and read to connect the yellow wire from old stator connector to one of the PMA wires.
Got the headlight working. Went for a quick ride earlier today and...
1978 xs650se. Her names Rose.
Pamco ignition with e advancer.
Pma and Reg/rec.
removed old wiring and re wired. Removed safety relay and the two light relays.
New dyno dual tower ignition coil. With new plugs and wires.
New battery. New headlight.
I don’t get it man. Could it be the Pamco/...