Recent content by McGaheeee

While waiting for new transistor to come in, I decided to keep inspecting why the transistors are burning up. With the key on I have 12V at coil via rd/wht(good). I also have 12V at orange wire with rd/wht plugged in, unplug red/wht and no voltage at orange. Should I have voltage on orange...

Nope, no welding. Wally, thanks for the reply. After I replaced the transistor and it puked on me again i felt the transistor and heatsink and they were hot as all get out. Not sure if they are supposed to get that hot, but i suspected as you and xjwmx stated, that i am getting too much...

Thanks man, I will try that. Brand new reg/rec on the bike now, but is suppose it could be some wiring issue.

Thanks xjwmx, Unfortunately the bike wont spark after any length sitting with the both old and new transistor once it dies. I took readings from new transistor before install and again after bike stalled. The readings have changed. After reading about transistors a bit, I am sure both the...

Hey guys, I've been farting around with my 1980 xs 650 lately and have question for the electrical guru's. I installed an EarthX lithium battery last week and started the bike. It shut down after a minute or so and no spark. I tested everything and it led me to the TCI. I read everything i...

Agreed. I've had good success using a press to remove bends like that. take your time and it will turn out pretty good. good luck.