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OK, so I know this is not XS650 related but maybe someone else can learn from reading this too. I just picked up a 1972 BSA Lightning. I got a great deal on the little bike. It has several upgrades like Boyer Ignigion and a Mighty Max Reg/Rec with built in capacitor (I believe). I did a little research and I guess the Mighty Max allows for a negative ground...? Which I believe should be to the battery. From what it looks like this was not what these British bikes usually had. I guess they had a negative ground from the factory, but I'm not sure what that means....?
Can someone put this into motorcycle terms for me?
I believe the wires coming off of the alternator are AC current so it doesn't matter how you hook them up. But apparently the Mighty Max converts them to DC, thus the need for a dedicated positive and negative wire to the battery....?
I guess the Boyer can be wired up for either a positive or negative ground, but wouldn't you just hook it up to negative (on battery) and 12V when the key is on?
I have a ton of XS's, but this British thing is new to me. The bike is really neat, but it will need to be completely rewired due to the PO.
Any help is appreciated, I'm not a member of any other bike forums, but I have a feeling I may have to find a BSA one for this project. Any recommendations?
Also, pics to follow!
Can someone put this into motorcycle terms for me?
I believe the wires coming off of the alternator are AC current so it doesn't matter how you hook them up. But apparently the Mighty Max converts them to DC, thus the need for a dedicated positive and negative wire to the battery....?
I guess the Boyer can be wired up for either a positive or negative ground, but wouldn't you just hook it up to negative (on battery) and 12V when the key is on?
I have a ton of XS's, but this British thing is new to me. The bike is really neat, but it will need to be completely rewired due to the PO.
Any help is appreciated, I'm not a member of any other bike forums, but I have a feeling I may have to find a BSA one for this project. Any recommendations?
Also, pics to follow!
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