Recent content by Slimbob

Hi All, Thanks for the input. I'm off to the shore for a few days, so I'll have to check later in the week. Thanks again. Will keep you posted. Slimbob

Mostly stock 1977 XS650D. Pamco Ignition PMA alternator SS Reg/Rec All was working well until I just finished replacing my handlebar switches and installing new speedo. Now there is no voltage to the headlight, hi or low. Can someone tell/show me where this resistor is that feeds the dimmer...

Hello, I have an almost stock 1977 XS650-D. Almost 47k miles. Upgrades to electrical systems are: Halogen Headlight Pamco Electronic ignition SS Rec/Reg. I'm upgrading the Alternator to an XS Charge PMA system from Mikes. I have everything installed but had difficulty with wiring at first...

I strongly suggest that you get the bike runnig correctly before attempting the turbo conversion. Could save alot of headaches later. Keep us informed! Slimbob

Got her out of the shed Saturday and into the garage. Found out the battery wouldn't take a charge. She sat all last year. Didn't have time with all the work around the house. Bought a new Battery on Sunday and she fired up on the 3rd kick. Will need plugs and oil change after work this week...

Thanks for the input guys. Sounds likely the low water was the issue. Still concerned about the relay pulling sound when I connected the battery this morning. What battery would you suggest? It has already spattered on the tops of my side covers. Would like to get rid of the wet cell...

All, Mostly Stock 77 650-D My bike has been running great since I put the Pamco Electtronic ignition on her. I checked the water in the battery at beginning of the riding season. About 2 months ago. Last Thursday I was on my way to work and noticed the horn was very weak. And my reserve...

Punkskalar, I'm not ready for the 277 project yet but I'm in the middle of the standard Pamco ignition install. You'll see that I have had a couple of questions already. Mainly how to remove the old ATU mechanical advance unit and how to place/locate the new coil. I purchased the Part #14-0901...

Ok, here is the answer. XSLeo, you had the fix when you mentioned removing the shaft first. The star nut would not come off over the ATU (Automatic Timing unit) adapter. This is the piece that the weights small arms ride in. I tried to loosen the nut on the end of the ATU shaft but it...

Hello, My Haynes manual does not cover this action. I'm trying to replace the ignitions mechanical advance plate assy. I removed the weights and springs and tried to back the star nut off but it seems to bind when I get it off so far. It will not come all the way off the unit. The whole...

Hello, My Haynes manual does not address this action. I'm trying to replace the ignitions mechanical advance plate assy. I removed the weights and springs and tried to back the star nut off but it seems to bind when I get it off so far. It will not come all the way off the unit. The...

PM sent! Slimbob

Thanks again. Will keep posted. I have the MikesXS progressive springs and plan on doing the Minton mods to the dampers tomorrow. Slimbob:thumbsup:

Thanks XSLeo, That's some great info. What do you make of the darkened rough areas? Clean them up with some emery cloth? Slimbob

I credit Punkskalar and his "How to" to get me motivated for this. I have stock 77-D and am taking on rebuilding the front forks for the first time. I doing this with the upper tubes stil in the trees. When I got the bottoms off I saw a narrowed section on each of the upper tubes. OK, here...