masonxs650
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thanks for the thread that was very informative and no i dont have a fuse i was unaware of thatPretty sure I've seen a thread where a Pamco with that same issue was repaired for like $2. You can find that part at radio shack. As to why it's doing that, I don't know. Are you using the recommended 7.5 fuse to protect the Pamco?
Take a look here
http://www.xs650.com/threads/pamco-repair.46192/
yes very sensitive indeed, i ordered two transistors so i will definitely try to repair them before i purchase another one. ill look into running that fuse, i was just unaware as ive never seen anyone else running one especially on a seperate battery for the first startNo sweat, I'd definitely try to repair those before buying another one. If successful you'll have a spare back up.
As you're finding out Pamco's are very sensitive. Search some diagrams on here and you'll see you need to run a 7.5a fuse between the Pamco and the battery.
Have you measured the resistance of the ignition coil primary?
.Going off memory a Pamco needs a coil between 2.5 and 4.5 ohms. Also should add leaving the key on without running will fry a Pamco quickly.
yes i will let the world know hahaha, ive been scowering threads for almost a week and cant come up with anythingCan't help you, as I haven't wired my bike, but can you post the resolution when you get it? I'm running the same set up eventually!