skadoosh
BEEFY
Greetings All!
I know, I know I know. I am going to say it all for you, before you start in on me. There are a ton of schematics out there. GO READ THEM.
I DID! I am having a hell of a time getting my wiring figured out. It seems like every one I see isn't quite right for me. almost all of it is, but something is different, or doesn't quite make sense. Wiring colors don't jive, or they are using a component I don't plan to, etc...
To start, it is a POINTS motor. chassis code is 447-211851. Which I have found is a 1975-76 XS-C, US model, in French Blue. Which matched the paint and tank I have. I picked it up as a rolling chassis. Wiring in a box. I hardtailed it , pulled the motor for a quick cleanning and top end rebuild, and now it is time for install and wiring.
Some questions that I cannot find answers to, or I don't understand the answers I find.
1) The two wires on the condensers. All the diagrams I see, it is a single wire from the condensers. Is one a ground and the other for the coil? Both wires are black, so that doesn't help! As far as I have found from research, the BODY of the condenser is the ground to the chassis. So where do they go!?!?
The way I am wired right now is: each point to each condenser wire A (just for reference), each condenser to each coil (wire B), condensers grounded to chassis, and coils connected to each other, then to starter relay.
My points wiring is one solid orange, one orange with white stripe. DO THEY MATTER?
2)If I want to run a combined Reg/Rec, which I picked up as a cheap trade, I know I have to unground the brush assy with nylon screws. Got it. Is there anything else I have to do? PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) (I do plan on running no starter)
3) (And this one I am sure to get multiple responses to) I want to run kick only. I know I need a (capacitor/coil?). AND NO I AM NOT SPENDING AN ARMS AND A LEG FOR PEMCO OR ANY OTHER STYLE IGNITION!!) THis is a low budget build, and I am using what I have. Minus a coil/cap or anything else THAT IS CHEAP.
(I am runnig headlight/taillight only) possibly turn signals down the road, but thats another discussion)
4) If I am running a toggle switch on/off power (no ignition switch) and a push button start, where should I put the kill switch? Between the regulator or rectifier and the power, or after the regulator or rectifier and charging system? I am stumped on this one.
5) WTF is a contact breaker? Is that the points?
I know what I would like, which would be a wiring diagram specific for my bike and my needs. I know that isn't going to happen. But can someone help me work through this?
I can take pics, but posting them is rough. I can text them or email them from my phone if need be.
Thank you in advance to anyone who replies with a meaningful contribution.
I know, I know I know. I am going to say it all for you, before you start in on me. There are a ton of schematics out there. GO READ THEM.
I DID! I am having a hell of a time getting my wiring figured out. It seems like every one I see isn't quite right for me. almost all of it is, but something is different, or doesn't quite make sense. Wiring colors don't jive, or they are using a component I don't plan to, etc...
To start, it is a POINTS motor. chassis code is 447-211851. Which I have found is a 1975-76 XS-C, US model, in French Blue. Which matched the paint and tank I have. I picked it up as a rolling chassis. Wiring in a box. I hardtailed it , pulled the motor for a quick cleanning and top end rebuild, and now it is time for install and wiring.
Some questions that I cannot find answers to, or I don't understand the answers I find.
1) The two wires on the condensers. All the diagrams I see, it is a single wire from the condensers. Is one a ground and the other for the coil? Both wires are black, so that doesn't help! As far as I have found from research, the BODY of the condenser is the ground to the chassis. So where do they go!?!?
The way I am wired right now is: each point to each condenser wire A (just for reference), each condenser to each coil (wire B), condensers grounded to chassis, and coils connected to each other, then to starter relay.
My points wiring is one solid orange, one orange with white stripe. DO THEY MATTER?
2)If I want to run a combined Reg/Rec, which I picked up as a cheap trade, I know I have to unground the brush assy with nylon screws. Got it. Is there anything else I have to do? PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) (I do plan on running no starter)
3) (And this one I am sure to get multiple responses to) I want to run kick only. I know I need a (capacitor/coil?). AND NO I AM NOT SPENDING AN ARMS AND A LEG FOR PEMCO OR ANY OTHER STYLE IGNITION!!) THis is a low budget build, and I am using what I have. Minus a coil/cap or anything else THAT IS CHEAP.
(I am runnig headlight/taillight only) possibly turn signals down the road, but thats another discussion)
4) If I am running a toggle switch on/off power (no ignition switch) and a push button start, where should I put the kill switch? Between the regulator or rectifier and the power, or after the regulator or rectifier and charging system? I am stumped on this one.
5) WTF is a contact breaker? Is that the points?
I know what I would like, which would be a wiring diagram specific for my bike and my needs. I know that isn't going to happen. But can someone help me work through this?
I can take pics, but posting them is rough. I can text them or email them from my phone if need be.
Thank you in advance to anyone who replies with a meaningful contribution.