Just got my bike all ready to wire.........I think. Not really sure where to begin with the wiring so i'm here for your help. When I took it all apart it was running and there was a buttload of wires to remove. On this bike there will be a brake/running light, headlight, electric start and battery and pamco ignition.
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My first build. Getting ready to wire for the first time
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Your bike looks good low, short, and fun. As far as wiring search the forum you will find plenty of wiring to make it work. I wired mine form scratch without a problem until my tci box went up. And wiring a minimum wiring harness is just that much easier.
rwingsfan
Xs 650 Dummy
That is a nice ride....wiring is pretty easy really. Like as been mentioned, get a wiring diagram and go for it. Hiding everything is the hard part!!!
Tech7
XS650 Junkie
Wow, you guys make wiring sound simple. I hope Brew takes us through the process with lots of pics. I would like a little more detail. Like what size wire to use! By the way, on those two wiring diagrams above what is the little rectangular shaped do-dad that has no name on it that sits between the alternator and rectifier?
jefft
jefft
XSJoel
XS650 Junkie
Off topic, but what tank is that? Bike looks sick man, about exactly what I want.
hooktool
XS650 Junkie
It is simple. Those drawings that Tech7 posted will get you there. Without turn signals, there's not much wiring.
Think of it as three separate systems-charging, ignition, and lights/accessories. Look at the diagram and separate them out in your head, it will help you understand it better. People want to jumble it all together. Once you have a clear picture, you do it one wire and system at a time, keeping it neat as you go. and its easy enough to change or redo a bit as you go.
John
Think of it as three separate systems-charging, ignition, and lights/accessories. Look at the diagram and separate them out in your head, it will help you understand it better. People want to jumble it all together. Once you have a clear picture, you do it one wire and system at a time, keeping it neat as you go. and its easy enough to change or redo a bit as you go.
John
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I'd love to know where the tank is from as well, perfect proportion to the rest of the bike.
Heres the wiring diagram im hoping to use.
1979 XS engine
1981 regulator/rectifier combo (alternator brushes isolated with nylon screws)
Pamco ignition
Battery
Electric start
Keyed switch, off/on/start
Headlight Hi/Lo
Taillight/Brake (was going to make an led brake, hence the resistor)
12v Power Outlet for charging
1979 XS engine
1981 regulator/rectifier combo (alternator brushes isolated with nylon screws)
Pamco ignition
Battery
Electric start
Keyed switch, off/on/start
Headlight Hi/Lo
Taillight/Brake (was going to make an led brake, hence the resistor)
12v Power Outlet for charging
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Ironsled77
XS650 GRAND HACK
Cut your forks!!!! Sweet bike
Wiring to the stator
From what i've read, most are using 14gauge, 10 for the battery
yeah I know, I ordered the lowering spacers for my forks from Punkskalar yesterday. He also has a step by step thread on chop cult. PLUG
What ever diagram you use the most important part to get right is the charging system. With out the charging syatem right to rest is just a waste of time. No charge= no run.
not sure if they will bottom out or not. Gonna have about 2" of travel after the spacers go in. Tires are from Cocker, Firestone replicas and they have tubes.
Not 100% but I think I got the seat pan off ebay over a year ago.
