Haynix
XS650 New Member
Hi all,
Just purchased a 79 XS650F for a cafe project. This is my 2nd bike, my 1st bike was a 2007 Ninja 250R (keihin carb'd). I've got the basics down for the mechanical bits and carbs but i'm a bit clueless with electrical systems. The bike was mildly disassembled by the previous owner for a project that was never completed. Bike has ~9000 miles on it. I'm aiming for a lightweight minimalist reliable commuter bike, not a racer.
-are there any well written articles or videos on the XS650 electrics?
-I've already bought an antigravity 8-cell battery. I know you need a Reg/Rec designed for lithium like a Rick's. I'm considering getting an XSCharge PMA system, but they state they're incompatible with lithium batteries. Is this fixed by simply using a Rick's Reg/Rec?
-Suggestions for a digital ignition replacement? Is the XSCharge system recommended? What is an e-advancer and should I aim to get one?
-I plan on moving to a Motogadget M.Unit at some point. Should I just install that first? I know the M.Unit is internally digitally fused so it eliminates the need for a fusebox. It could be easier to learn with, considering the simple in/out system it uses.
I will continue researching myself, but if anyone wants to take a minute to help me out it would be appreciated.
Note: currently the carbs are off, battery cage is out, most of the electric peripherals are disconnected.
Just purchased a 79 XS650F for a cafe project. This is my 2nd bike, my 1st bike was a 2007 Ninja 250R (keihin carb'd). I've got the basics down for the mechanical bits and carbs but i'm a bit clueless with electrical systems. The bike was mildly disassembled by the previous owner for a project that was never completed. Bike has ~9000 miles on it. I'm aiming for a lightweight minimalist reliable commuter bike, not a racer.
-are there any well written articles or videos on the XS650 electrics?
-I've already bought an antigravity 8-cell battery. I know you need a Reg/Rec designed for lithium like a Rick's. I'm considering getting an XSCharge PMA system, but they state they're incompatible with lithium batteries. Is this fixed by simply using a Rick's Reg/Rec?
-Suggestions for a digital ignition replacement? Is the XSCharge system recommended? What is an e-advancer and should I aim to get one?
-I plan on moving to a Motogadget M.Unit at some point. Should I just install that first? I know the M.Unit is internally digitally fused so it eliminates the need for a fusebox. It could be easier to learn with, considering the simple in/out system it uses.
I will continue researching myself, but if anyone wants to take a minute to help me out it would be appreciated.
Note: currently the carbs are off, battery cage is out, most of the electric peripherals are disconnected.