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  1. mechanicScott

    best coil of Boyer Ignition

    What is the best coil to run with a boyer ignition set up... I am building a bike and the coil is bad... want to replace the coil with something that will work and not have to buy a whole new system. ? I saw mikesXS has some coils that could work... any info. THANKS!
  2. mechanicScott

    XS650 puller - I.E. or OC area

    does anybody have a flywheel puller - 24x1.0mm female rh thread puller I can use today/ this week???? thanks!
  3. mechanicScott

    Boyer Ignition wiring

    Ok, so wiring up my first Boyer ignition.. Pretty basic 5 wires: Black/ white and black/ yellow go to the plate the reads off the cam. White is Ground. Red is Positive and that is connected to the kill switch wire. Black is to Ign. Coil.... ? The coil has 2 terminals - positive is...
  4. mechanicScott

    Gas out the exhaust

    1977 xs650 I have been having a few problems with my bike and am trying to figure it out. Last time I rode the bike it was really down on power and when I parked it, I noticed fuel was coming out of the right side exhaust. I then pulled out the plugs and found that the right plug was...
  5. mechanicScott

    Scotty Chop - Frankenstein 1977 XS650

    finished her up and got some pics in Transworld Motocross Mag - April 2013 started with just a motor and took about a year to fully finish the bike
  6. mechanicScott

    Motor issues - gas out the exhaust

    New issue that has just come up with my xs650. It has a rephrased crank and cam from Hugh - did about 8 months ago. I went to ride today and noticed it was really down on power, then parked it and noticed the right side exhaust was wet with fuel. Possibly stuck open float needle? Or...
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    Hugh's PMA voltage output

    Trying to figure out what's going on with my bike... I already checked for continuity between the 3 yellow wires - 0.6 ohms on all Want to check the stator output but not sure where it should be at?? While the bike is running (idle) what should the 3 yellow wires be reading??
  8. mechanicScott

    PMA yellow wires got cut...?

    Ok, so I was having trouble with my charging system... Found out the 3 yellow wires got cut by the rotor sometime during the past couple weeks. Could this have done damage to my reg/ rect? I connected the wires and taped them up but still no charge.
  9. mechanicScott

    Rotor puller in OC

    Looking for a rotor puller in OC area.. Having some electrical issues and trying to diagnose the problem. Thanks!
  10. mechanicScott

    Help... Battery won't hold charge

    Please help if you have any info... My bike - custom xs650, with pamco ignition, Hugh's PMA, mikes green monster coils... Engine rebuilt/ rephased, runs like a champ. Have headlight, blinkers front and rear with running lights, and a brake light with running light and trail tech speedo. But...
  11. mechanicScott

    Wanted - Auto advance unit plate

    Broke my auto advance unit plate yesterday during a ride. Had to push the bike home.. Not fun Anyone have just the plate, I have all new springs, weights, clips... Thanks!
  12. mechanicScott

    coil mount location

    where are you guys mounting your coils???... I am running 2 of mikes green monsters w/ my 277 rephase and need to find a good spot on my frame ( custom "Lonewolf" from voodoo vintage ). was maybe thinking low behind the motor off the vertical down tube, or up under the tank or something...
  13. mechanicScott

    starter solenoid

    bought a starter solenoid from mikes xs... has a yellow/red wire and green/ red wire coming out... im guessing the green is ground and the yellow will go to my starter button...??? am i right? thanks
  14. mechanicScott

    installing 277 PAMCO Ignition w/ PMA and rephase

    so, I just received my pamco ignition and need to install it on my rephased motor, I went to Pete's website and read through his instructions, but just wanted to confirm with others that have done this. when the motor is at TDC, will the left cylinder pickup on the ignition be close to...
  15. mechanicScott

    my wiring diagram

    just finished creating my wiring diagram - did it in illustrator 1st before actually cutting and crimping on the bike. please take a look and let me know if you see any problems/ or ways to wire it differently. thanks!
  16. mechanicScott

    engine gasket kit

    so i bought an Athena complete gasket kit for my engine rebuild and they included 2 starter cover gaskets... it this right, am I supposed to use both doubled up or is it an error in packaging??? I tried contacting MikesXS.com where I bought them from, but no help. please let me know...
  17. mechanicScott

    footpeg mounts

    where are you guys mounting footpegs??? curious to how high off the frame's bottom rails I should go. pic and info would help. THANKS
  18. mechanicScott

    Blinkers - wiring and flashers

    anyone have a diagram for wiring up turn signals?... running a fuse block, power to the handle bar switch. where do I put the FLASHER at? - before or after the switch.. and can I use just 1 flasher?? any type or brands?? also if I am running a fuse block and inline fuses, is a relay...
  19. mechanicScott

    battery - size/ brand

    what size and brand are you guys using?? im building a 77 xs650 - rephase with PMA swap, probably wire up the electric starter and run standard head light and blinkers... what should I get? thanks
  20. mechanicScott

    what seat to use???

    trying to decide on what seat to use on my bike - both made by biltwell inc. using a voodoo vintage frame - lone wolf, rigid frame and probably going with a mono shock suspension style seat mount seat 1 or seat 2??? solo or slim...
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