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    Let's See The XS's

    Thanks! Its an old harley headlight I found at a swap meet. I downsized the tube there to 1" and bent it by hand
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    Let's See The XS's

    Just finished up!
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    2024 XS650 Calendar Tie-Breaker Vote

    got it. well enjoy. just finished her up
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    2024 XS650 Calendar VOTE HERE!

    Just finished my xs650 build! looks like i may have missed the submission mark though
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    2024 XS650 Calendar Tie-Breaker Vote

    Can I submit my latest build or did I miss the mark?
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    The VAPE instructions state: “Do not use spark plugs with an intern suppression resistor. NGK (e.g.) offered such spark plugs coded with an "R" (for resistor).” It’s my understanding that the BPR7EIX plugs have an internal 5k Ohm resistor and therefore should not be used, or am I understanding...
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Thanks so much for all the help. Do you by chance remember which spark plug caps and plugs you used?
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Instructions don’t indicate for the 277 reg/rec. in a this little tab supposed to be used? For another ground connector perhaps?
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Maybe a stupid question. How did you mark your case/cover for LTDC, RTDC, BTDC, etc? My degree wheel is in the way preventing my from accurately marking anything. I have the engine in LTDC right now with a degree wheel. I play to measure the 42mm and tighten up the rotor bolt (is there a...
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    does the ground switch for the "kill" to the coils have to be a constant switch or can it be momentary? Constant would be once you switch to ground, it stays grounded until you switch it back, momentary just temporarily grounds
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Let us know when you get it running and what you did (top or bottom pick up)!
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Thanks. I drew up a wiring diagram that I think will work with VAPE and the m unit. See attached. What do you think? All other connections not listed are as follows from the VAPE directions. Question about the kill switch for the coils. Can this be a momentary push button or does it have to be...
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Question about the coils. There are two ground symbols. I’m guessing one is the ground through the spark plug. Does the other one (circuses in picture) mean that I should mount the coils to a part of the frame with a clean ground?
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Thanks for the help, guys. Next step I’m going to draw up a wiring diagram and see if it makes sense to you all
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Ok I spent some time today verifying TDC with a piston stop and degree wheel. I can confirm that the RH compression stroke TDC happens 277 degrees AFTER the LH compression TDC. Therefore the left hand cylinder using the TOP pickup on the stator plate. Correct? Now with timing I measure a...
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    bump - anyone recently install a 277 VAPE ignition kit with a Hughs handbuilt rehpased crank and cam?
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    The directions are so misleading. One picture has it with the top pick up while the next picture has it with the bottom. Hood racing says it’s the bottom I’ll get out in the garage this week and see where the RH compression stroke is compared to the left
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Thanks for the reply. That’s what I am trying to determine - which pick up to set the initial timing at before first start up. Left cylinder in TDC compression stroke, should I use the top or bottom pick-up to set the 43.6mm spacing
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    Hopefully someone who has recently installed a 277 VAPE will chime in then. Got to love conflicting information
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    Vape powerdynamo 277 install

    So I just contacted Gary Hoos of Hoos racing and he said that for the 277 VAPE kit the BOTTOM(right) pick up is for the LEFT cyl. Perhaps that is what 123 had wrong. Here is what Gary said: “They way Hugh sets up the crank is he move the right flywheel 3 spline forward making the right side...
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