some wiring diagrams

builder- my reply was a little confusing..I meant to say that the website you turned me on to had better prices than what I was looking at and I liked the overall look of Shorai much better. I'll be back in my garage on Saturday and get my shopping list ready.
thnx again! Sonny

 

Sonny just make sure that you get the right battery

 

Okay I know this has been rehashed a million times but I wanted to put my two cents in. This diagram will help for those that are in need of a neutral light and horn for inspection purposes. I also like to have a high beam indicator but the light On/Off is not used on my system. The 7th wire on the igniter unit is a safety wire and can be capped similar to the yellow wire from the alternator. If you run a 6 wire igniter unit then you will not have to worry about it!!! YAY. I perfer the use of many fuses to separate the cuircuts but less can be used if desired.

This system is kick only and uses all stock charging devices and ignition systems. if you s gurus see an issuee let me know.

Best of luck all.

 

Pamcopete might come along and suggest that your battery to R/R connection is not correct. However you have it the way it was designed from the factory and many other motorcycles are the same way. Splitting the circuits is a good things as well provided you keep the fuse box in good condition.

My only other comment is about your grounding; it is somewhat vague. It appears as if you are using the frame and engine for all current return paths.

 

Excellent reason to link DaddyG's 'grounding' thread:

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41775

 

In the past I have run many grounds directly to the frame and have done it to the battery as well on different applications. On the last few rides I havent had to much trouble either way in terms of charging or blowing fuses. Weel thats not totally true, when I used a momentary switch I was running 20 amp fuses on a 30 amp ignition switch but that has since been tossed for a kick only application on the hardtail. I am very fond of my multimeter during the wiring process though so everything so far has come out well.

And ya I liked DaddyGs ground thread and it is a good call out twomanyxs1bs!!!
thanks

 

I just started a new thread summarizing the Single Point Ground approach to grounding.
I have been converting most of the members over at GSR to this approach.

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?p=419692#post419692

 

Hey guys. Just picked up a 77 xs650. Converting to a tc bros hard tail. I'm after a clean look. No idea what is a must in the wiring and what can be eliminated. Any advice.

 

What is in it? Stock points and stock charging system?

 

Yes everything is stock.

 

I'm assuming your running just the basics, headlight, brake light and key. This is the right direction.

 

Thanks, yes I'm after a clean basic look very simple! Should I get a new rectifier and regulator? I know I need the nylon screws.

 

I don't see the need if the one you have works.

 

This should help as well....

 

Thanks that video will help lots!

 

Good luck!

 

This is the schematic I used on my XS. Works great.

 

What's the blue wire between the Pamco and Hugh's PMA?

 

Does anybody have a simplified wiring diagram for a 72 xs? I have my manual but I am not sure what wires I can complete be rid of....the only thing I have running on my bike is head light tail light brake light...I wanna make my bike as stripped down as possible...and my bike is kick only so no need for the starter...any help would be appreciated

 

All you need to do is strip out your wires for your Alternator Reg and REC and you are half way done. Your bike if its stock has separate REC and REG.
You can use this diagram ..
I also sell wire kits that give you lights front and back Brake Switch Horn and wire for Coil
They sell for $55.00 shipped