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Will a mosfet regulator work with a capacitor? My SR500 could use a better regulator and I was able to score a 5 wire regulator on Amazon. But since the mosfet works different it could need a battery instead of a capacitor The SR has a 3 phase permanent magnet alternator like some modded XS...

I traced my problem to the regulator red wire. It is broken right at and just inside the regulator case. Not enough wire to fix the break with a splice. Anyone else run into this problem and how did you fix it? Thanks, Tom

Does mikesxs.net Special Commando exhaust system fit a '77 standard? The reason I ask is I want the slight kicked up angle the Special pipes give. I already know I'll lose the nice frame mount of the standard system. I suppose a P-clamp on the pipe bolted to the frame is the solution here...

Another route better for bikes or if you just want to get off the freeway. Take the Rt. 95 exit but turn West (left). Turn on the Second Right to Williamsport and Turn Right (North) onto Rt. 42. This takes you to Rt.314 at Johnsville and the familiar Steam Corners right turn to Mid-Ohio...

I get miffed when guys ask questions without research so here is one of mine. :^) What chain do I get that has the gold side links? I want non o-ring and the best price I can find, of course. Thanks, Tom

Most straight pipes have crap forced into the ends to quiet the excessive noise. This doesn't quiet very well, sounds bad and kills exhaust flow. A posting on another list made me think of a small muffler that was invented for equipment, like chainsaws. You may have seen it used on the end of a...

I'm feeling my age and I can see the time I'll have difficulty kicking my XS. Is there a longer kickstarter anywhere? I was once told that an XT600 kicker was longer but I have yet to prove that. Thanks, Tom

I used a thick vinyl tube about 5/8" in diameter. Cut the tube to the length of my flattrack bars and plugged one end. The tube was filled with #12 lead shot which I had on hand, then the tube was plugged on the fill end. The tube is heavy but only about a quarter of the weight if I filled the...

When I respond to a post, the entire thread seems to disappear from the 'New Posts' list. Allot of these threads must never revive and the information may be lost to the original thread starter. What is wrong with my posts? Thanks, Tom Graham