wheelhouse8
XS650 Addict
So I am building a chopper out of a 82 xs650 special and used the wiring xs650 simplified wiring diagram on the forum that eliminates the starter. However, the starter is still installed and can be manually run to save the leg.
Things to know:
1. has spark (a little weak, but was weak when it ran last)
2. I used the black and white (2nd one down) diagram that Inxs posted (eliminates starter)
3. when I turn the ignition on I loose approx 1V.
4. timing was checked for positioning against a runner [how you ask? well, let me tell you a story...I totally dismantled the top end and put it back together, after not starting I second guessed myself on cam placement. But at TDC the cam pin hole (used with advance weights on earlier models) on the R side is facing perpendicular to horizontal and straight down...same as the runner so...timing...good]
5. jumped the starter to save the leg added a dash of starting fluid (not so much as a pop)
6. battery has been sitting about a year (but charged)
7. tried jumping the starter with the motorcycle battery, nada...(used a car battery)
8. carbs have been rebuilt and receiving fuel
9. still sparking...no starting
10. rotor and stator check out with ohm readings
11. cleaned off pickup coil contacts
12. cleaned off spark plugs (they have maybe 50 miles on them)
13. all components used were off the same bike that was running last spring
14. I'm confused
15. hope you like the pics...all with a 4.5 in angle grinder
Questions:
1. does the battery act as just a conduit for electricity with this harness or is it a vital
part? will a capacitor work as well?
2. It should at least fire a time or two, right?
3. anyone have any suggestions?
Things to know:
1. has spark (a little weak, but was weak when it ran last)
2. I used the black and white (2nd one down) diagram that Inxs posted (eliminates starter)
3. when I turn the ignition on I loose approx 1V.
4. timing was checked for positioning against a runner [how you ask? well, let me tell you a story...I totally dismantled the top end and put it back together, after not starting I second guessed myself on cam placement. But at TDC the cam pin hole (used with advance weights on earlier models) on the R side is facing perpendicular to horizontal and straight down...same as the runner so...timing...good]
5. jumped the starter to save the leg added a dash of starting fluid (not so much as a pop)
6. battery has been sitting about a year (but charged)
7. tried jumping the starter with the motorcycle battery, nada...(used a car battery)
8. carbs have been rebuilt and receiving fuel
9. still sparking...no starting
10. rotor and stator check out with ohm readings
11. cleaned off pickup coil contacts
12. cleaned off spark plugs (they have maybe 50 miles on them)
13. all components used were off the same bike that was running last spring
14. I'm confused
15. hope you like the pics...all with a 4.5 in angle grinder
Questions:
1. does the battery act as just a conduit for electricity with this harness or is it a vital
part? will a capacitor work as well?
2. It should at least fire a time or two, right?
3. anyone have any suggestions?
