Recent content by nezzer

did you perhaps change out your clutch spring screws while you were in the clutch? i had the same symptoms after i installed clutch springs screws from a major online xs retailer. the screws were a hair too long and scrapped the clutch basket. with the spark plugs out, the clutch springs screw...

I got so excited to watch the video I didn't read the rest of the original post. I see photojon already checked the cable. Disregard my post. My bad. Super cool on finding a bike with 3 miles on it. I wonder what set of circumstances lead the original owner to buy it, drive it around the...

Agreed it is driven right off the crank. Main idea was not to push it if there is a chance the oil pump might not be pumping like it should. Who knows, maybe the woodruff key was missing or the gear was cracked, however unlikely its not worth taking the risk when a simple inspection of the tach...

On the top end there are metal washers with rubber bottoms. These are used under the nuts that hold the top end in place on the long shafts running up the entire top end. The rubber piece looks like one of those washers minus the metal washer part. I dont have any handy to measure but I am...

Well I wouldn't recommend putting much stress on the engine in this state. The tach and the oil pump run off the same gear. If the tach is sluggish, the oil pump may be as well. Presumably there is some issue with the tachometer itself, meaning the oil pump is working fine. Pull the line off at...

A sticking clutch can have the same effect, pain in the butt to kick over because the tranny is still transmitting power. With the bike on the center stand, does the rear tire turn much when kick starting or using the electric starter? If so, time to look at the clutch for warped plates or...

I recently read an intake troubleshooting technique that sounds like the right mixture of danger versus usefulness. To check for air leaks in the intake, get a propane torch. Get the flame to about 1 inch long then blow out the flame. Next put the torch, gas still flowing but flame out, around...

Forget that wiring stuff. If you dont have any compression then there is some mechanical problem. Did the engine work before you rebuilt the rest of the bike? How are you checking the compression in each cylinder? If it is just turning over freely when you kick it, then maybe your cam is not...

I recently got my 650 working after about 7 years off. It is up and running with a top end rebuild, pod style air filters, and a new boyer ignition system. My question is this, with the pod air filters I lost the stock air box so I installed a little air filter just for the crank case breather...

The meter I was using automatically selects the appropriate (usually) scale. I had recently tested the coils on my XS1100 and got readings. The meter is fine but in my case the coil was bad. I ended up replacing it with a cheapo GM coil and its running strong. Mounting the new coil is...

Baltimore MD. I added my info to the map. As a non-collaborator, when you open the map hit the "collaborate" link in the upper left. You can then right click anywhere on the map to add your pin and put in whatever info you are comfortable with. When you are done adding your pin, make sure to...

tonyc, I have a fried boyer 0.6 ohm coil too. I was considering getting the GM coil since its cheaper and available immediately in my area. I have a couple questions for you. The two input connectors for that coil look like female push in connectors. Did you just hook up a flat male crimp on...

Not sure if you got this squared away or not but I would imagine there are a few things to check before looking at the magnets. First, make sure the battery is fully charged. I had issues when my battery dropped into the low 11 v range. Second test the coil. I know you were getting spark so it...

Well I think that pretty much settles it, my coil is bad. Measuring from high tension lead to high tension lead gives 0 ohms. It does not even have any continuity.

As part of my fault finding I am trying to test my coil. It was part of a Boyer Bransden Micro Power Digital Ignition Kits, KIT00303. According to Boyer tech support, primary resistance should be 0.6 ohms. Secondary resistance should be "around 2.7k ohms". I have tested the primary...