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Thanks to all on this board who helped get my 81 back on the road. She was the first bike I took out in 2020 on our 1 Jan chapter ride. Upon return home after about a 100-mile ride, battery read a healthy 12.8 volts; horn functions as it should; neutral light is neutral-ing. For now, she is...

Success! OEM wiring harness fixed the no spark issue. Conclusion: Mike's XS harness x 2 were not right. Email being sent to them shortly. New/old problem - no electric start and no horn. While we were diagnosing the original no charging problem, the started button stopped working. We were...

Hello, it's Wendy again. Now, no spark. Let me explain what I've done and why. Seems like it's something stupid I'm missing again. Once we got her to charge (thank you again!), still could only start with kickstarter (no electric start). Tested wires and found continuity from button to the...

I just purchased an 81 XS650 special. Was running well but apparently was not charging. Hauled her home, found the Charging Guide on this forum and followed what I could (thank you). The rotor, brushes and stator have all been replaced. 5 ohms at rotor slip rings; 3 white wires consistent at...