mcclellan81
XS650 Member
So I just got my 82 XS650 Heritage Special up and running like it never set for 5 years. It needed very minor things. I just took it out and was blown away.
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Looks like you have a Standard handlebar, replacing the "buckhorn" bar that came on Specials - a good change to make.
If your original fuse block is not damaged (only the brass clips that hold the fuses need replacement), you have two basic options: (1) to replace the clips and continue using glass cartridge-type fuses, the so-called "Radio Shack" fix (which I did), or (2) to totally replace the stock fuse block by splicing in newer-type fuse holders that take the newer-type automotive fuses. Many 650 owners prefer the second, more modern approach to improve reliability; I still had a lot of older-style glass fuses lying around to use if needed in the future, so stayed with the first approach. Mike's XS used to offer a stock-type replacement fuse block, but in checking the website just now, I did not see it listed. Whichever way you go, you need high-quality fuseholders for four fused circuits: 20 amp main, 10 amp signal, 10 amp headlight, and 10 amp ignition. Hope this helps - it is difficult if not impossible to troubleshoot any downstream electrical problems if you are not getting reliable power to all four of these circuits through their respective fuses.aldo5468. I have just started to deal with this fuse block. I will need to replace the whole thing. It died out of nowhere. So I started at the new battery and then the fuse. The main was melted down because someone used some plastic 5amp fuse holder. I cut that out and replaced it with a 30 amp standard fuse horn, keeping it as a quick fix. Should I look for a new block or just replace them all like that? Thanks.
If your original fuse block is not damaged (only the brass clips that hold the fuses need replacement), you have two basic options: (1) to replace the clips and continue using glass cartridge-type fuses, the so-called "Radio Shack" fix (which I did), or (2) to totally replace the stock fuse block by splicing in newer-type fuse holders that take the newer-type automotive fuses. Many 650 owners prefer the second, more modern approach to improve reliability; I still had a lot of older-style glass fuses lying around to use if needed in the future, so stayed with the first approach. Mike's XS used to offer a stock-type replacement fuse block, but in checking the website just now, I did not see it listed. Whichever way you go, you need high-quality fuseholders for four fused circuits: 20 amp main, 10 amp signal, 10 amp headlight, and 10 amp ignition. Hope this helps - it is difficult if not impossible to troubleshoot any downstream electrical problems if you are not getting reliable power to all four of these circuits through their respective fuses.