abyssmaltailgate
Greenhorn Mechanic
I'm currently in the early stages of completely rebuilding my XS650 so I've been doing a lot of research and planning. Lately I've been focusing on how to start and stop the bike as well as protect it from theft. My bike's a '75 XS650B, and I am interested in converting to kick-only with a Pamco ignition and Hugh's Handbuilt PMA system.
I have a fuel-injected Sportster with an electronic ignition system. To start the bike, I put the key in the ignition, turn it to "IGNITION", flip the kill switch from "OFF" to "RUN", then I press the starter button and the bike begins to run. To turn the bike off, I simply flip the kill switch back to "OFF". I'd like to run a similar system based on this concept with my XS. The idea would be to put the key in the ignition, turn it to an "IGNITION" function, then kick the bike to run. To turn it off, it'd be nice to just flip a kill switch as well.
What are your opinions on this setup? Is it practical? Is it safe from theft? If not, what's a good way to protect my bike from theft (I'd like to make it my daily)? If I run a Pamco igntion, kick-only, do I need a key for my bike? I'd like to set up my bike so it needs a key before the kick starter can operate, but I'd also like to ditch the electronic starter switch. My main concern is that I don't want just any idiot kicking my chop and riding off into the sunset (I live in Chicago so the chances are just as likely as not).
Please let me know any thoughts or opinions based on your experience. As always, it's much appreciated!
I have a fuel-injected Sportster with an electronic ignition system. To start the bike, I put the key in the ignition, turn it to "IGNITION", flip the kill switch from "OFF" to "RUN", then I press the starter button and the bike begins to run. To turn the bike off, I simply flip the kill switch back to "OFF". I'd like to run a similar system based on this concept with my XS. The idea would be to put the key in the ignition, turn it to an "IGNITION" function, then kick the bike to run. To turn it off, it'd be nice to just flip a kill switch as well.
What are your opinions on this setup? Is it practical? Is it safe from theft? If not, what's a good way to protect my bike from theft (I'd like to make it my daily)? If I run a Pamco igntion, kick-only, do I need a key for my bike? I'd like to set up my bike so it needs a key before the kick starter can operate, but I'd also like to ditch the electronic starter switch. My main concern is that I don't want just any idiot kicking my chop and riding off into the sunset (I live in Chicago so the chances are just as likely as not).
Please let me know any thoughts or opinions based on your experience. As always, it's much appreciated!