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    Installing a Vape all in one charging and ignition system.

    So hooking up a switch between the yellow wire and power could work? Should I put a fuse or something in between? Essentially I use the starter button while lights are off, start the bike, then I can turn the light switch on after it's running for the front headlight?
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    Installing a Vape all in one charging and ignition system.

    New Vape system works! Now my front headlight does not come on because there was a yellow wire that came from the old alternator that is disconnected. When I hooked the yellow wire up to the Battery, the light worked but for some reason then my ignition switch wouldn't work. Canceling each...
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    Installing a Vape all in one charging and ignition system.

    I am hooking up a vape system on my 80 xs650. If I want to use the original kill switch do I plug the black wire up to the R/W going to the old coil OR the R/W at the fuse box?
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    For Sale - Ignition Coil - 1.6 Ohm - High Output - TCI ignition for sale

    Ordered this and never used it. Ended up ordering a whole new vape ignition set. Retail: $41.97 + shipping. Ignition Coil - 1.6 Ohm - High Output - TCI ignition SKU: 17-6803 from Mikesxs https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-high-perf-dual-output-ignition-coil-oem-3g1-82310-60.html OBO +...
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    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    At this point I might bite the bullet for a new ignition system. I commute almost everyday on it and would love to get some years out of it. I've been eying hughshandbuilt...any thoughts.
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    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    @Jim are you saying yours are bad too?
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    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    Tested my pick up using this thread: http://www.xs650.com/threads/how-to-troubleshoot-the-tci-ignition-system.24161/ Prior to turning on the bike: Orange to white is 745 Grey to white is 699 After turning bike on the letting it run and die: Orange to white is 745 Grey to white is infinite...
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    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    @Jim thanks I ordered one and should be here tomorrow. In the meantime, I took a look at the alternator and the brushes and copper looks to be in good shape. I also tested the charging system and reads 14.8v at idle and 12v when it turns off. So it seems like everything is charging...
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    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    Stock ignition and wiring. The only electrical I have changed is the rear tail light, signals, and battery. Yes it is a tci, 1980 xs650 special II @Jim yes there is one. I have inspected it, no blown areas or dirt. Should I look for something specific?
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    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    After installing the new coil, the same issue persists. It started great! Definitely noticed the difference from the old coil. It stopped/turned off immediately after about 10 min at idle. There was a backfire after it stopped. (This sometimes happens) Not sure what to do next... I checked the...
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    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    Thanks for all the responses guys! @Machine I'm in Bend, Oregon. Thanks for the beta! On the fuel tank terms, I read about that in a different thread and tried to see if having the cap venting on or off made a difference...still the same problem persisted. I feel like my gas cap is so old and...
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    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    I'll test it this weekend. Thank you for the quick response! Let's hope it's just that.
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    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    Hi, I have an 80 xs650 special. I've been riding it for 3 yrs now and have done minimal work as it is in good condition. I just took it out for the season after it sat in my garage for 2 months. It has a new AGM battery I put in when I bought it. The problem: I start it, it warms up, turns...
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