so, I am in the reassembly process of the '78 XS650 Special. I ordered a new wiring harness from MikeXS so I didn't have to deal with the rat ness that was in the bike. There are a couple questions as I am not sure what I have and what I need. The wiring is going well and most connections are good. After doing a lot of reading I know I have a separate regulator and the rectifier which mounts under the battery box. My concern is the condition of the rectifier and what to do for a replacement, here is picture:
My concern is the condition which begs question what do I do from here. I have what I believe to be an XSCharge PMA on the bike. I am confused because install directions say it comes with red/green/black wires and mine only has red/green. On top of this MikesXS description online makes it sound like I know longer need regulator/rectifier but forums say I do. I plan to run with the battery and believe I have stock point system, another picture:
I believe I have to keep the regulator/rectifier? Assuming this is correct, my best option is either (1) the standard 115 replacement found on forums that is one unit regulator/rectifier or (2) MikeXS option which requires lead swap in wiring harness to work with his rectifier part - correct?
My concern is the condition which begs question what do I do from here. I have what I believe to be an XSCharge PMA on the bike. I am confused because install directions say it comes with red/green/black wires and mine only has red/green. On top of this MikesXS description online makes it sound like I know longer need regulator/rectifier but forums say I do. I plan to run with the battery and believe I have stock point system, another picture:
I believe I have to keep the regulator/rectifier? Assuming this is correct, my best option is either (1) the standard 115 replacement found on forums that is one unit regulator/rectifier or (2) MikeXS option which requires lead swap in wiring harness to work with his rectifier part - correct?