Recent content by rickrman

I can't tolerate my inability to test it, I hate the double coil that goes with it and without condensers I just imagine the spark is wimpy. I beat my brains out wiring only to find my engine ground was perhaps unworthy and most likely the cause of the intermittent ignition. Its always the...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305024503800

Perfect assessment.

I am rewiring again to delete the PAMCO and building backwards from the original oints to the ground off the battery. Can't fail if the parts don't. OH NO! What if has always been the ground? Just kidding. Its always the ground.

Engineers are obsessed with simplicity and efficiency. Odds are, Yamaha had it at least VERY close.

Because if it made sense, Yamaha would have done it.

Will jerk the Pamco and return to two points, two condensers and two coils. THEN I will rebuild the rectifier, regulatoe again, and again. I need sympathy. Anybody want a PAMCO? https://www.ebay.com/itm/305024503800

What is your favorite ignition system? THANK YOU!

WOW! YOU NAILED IT! Any interest in a free vacation to South Dakota to help me light this up? Otherwise, your genius is invaluable and unmatched. THANK YOU!

Found the screw shown on top of the carb lying on the ground. Any guesses? Otherwise, any guesses to year of engine or carbs? I love this thing for its design. Thanks for the help.

Found the screw shown on top of the carb lying on the ground. I may be able to locate its source but if you recognize it, I take tips.

Got it to run at about 3000 rpm on full choke with no throttle response. Found slides without pickup function. Taking them off again. BS34. Allow me to entertain you with the long, sad story. My first engine died in a motorcycle shop fire after dropping it off for starter repair. My...

Drag On!

You should always do what you can.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304959878517 New disc brakes installed in the front. Yamaha XS650 brake in the rear, Stops on a dime. Price went up. Love you guys.