AHOTHOMAS0
XS650 Member
How hard is it to convert a 1978 Yamaha XS650 with a kickstart to an electric start?
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Converting from kickstart to electric
- Thread starter AHOTHOMAS0
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It should have electric start already. All XS650s from 1972 to the end of production came with electric start motors and a kick starter. Look under your bike to the rear of the engine. You should find an electric motor.
AHOTHOMAS0
XS650 Member
If it is missing, where would I go about finding parts to get a new one?
Either right here or eBay.
It also depends on how it has been removed
There is some hardware inside the engine that can have been taken out.
Info there
https://cyclesource.com/kickstart-only-installing-an-xs650-starter-delete/
There is some hardware inside the engine that can have been taken out.
Info there
https://cyclesource.com/kickstart-only-installing-an-xs650-starter-delete/
This little gear is found under the right-side crankcase cover. The gear itself is not a big deal, but if the shaft that it is on is missing -- Then you have problems. If that shaft is missing, it will require splitting the cases to put it back in, and you should seriously consider abandoning thoughts of replacing your electric start.
