scott s
XS650 Guru
1981 XS650.
Today was fire up today. Carbs completely disassembled and rebuilt (even new diaphragms), trimmed plug wires and new caps (plugs looked great, so I left them).
Found out the starter button took a crap. OK, started on about the 5th kick. Ran, idled and revved.
Then died.
I can't get it started now. I tried to check for spark a d CANNOT confirm I have spark. Too hard to do when kicking it over. Tried for an hour to repair/solder starter button and gave up.
I have a simplified wiring harness that I didn't build. Only two fuses. One seems to be for starter, the other for TCI box. Not crazy about the TCI fuse setup, but I can't really keep testing (easily) until I can get the engine turning with the starter.
Guess I'll get a replacement RH switch so I can move forward. I RUINED my ankle kicking an SR500 to death a few years ago. No more kick only bikes for me!
Oh well, it ran for a minute!
I'm open to hints, suggestions and troubleshooting tips!
Today was fire up today. Carbs completely disassembled and rebuilt (even new diaphragms), trimmed plug wires and new caps (plugs looked great, so I left them).
Found out the starter button took a crap. OK, started on about the 5th kick. Ran, idled and revved.
Then died.
I can't get it started now. I tried to check for spark a d CANNOT confirm I have spark. Too hard to do when kicking it over. Tried for an hour to repair/solder starter button and gave up.
I have a simplified wiring harness that I didn't build. Only two fuses. One seems to be for starter, the other for TCI box. Not crazy about the TCI fuse setup, but I can't really keep testing (easily) until I can get the engine turning with the starter.
Guess I'll get a replacement RH switch so I can move forward. I RUINED my ankle kicking an SR500 to death a few years ago. No more kick only bikes for me!
Oh well, it ran for a minute!
I'm open to hints, suggestions and troubleshooting tips!