electical

  1. X

    Electrical updates for reduced space

    I am working on my first chopper/bobber build, a 1972 XS650 Electric, and beginning the planning of the electrical system. I am staying old school, running with the original Stator/Generator and points. The frame is modified for a drop seat. So, I have a little less room for the battery etc. I...
  2. T

    XS650 chopper wiring

    I recently found a 1972 XS650 in the trash and I am currently rebuilding it. All that is left is the wiring (I am building a chopper so it will only have headlight and tail light with no other accessories. I am picking up circuit breakers and I was wondering if I should use 10amp or 15amp manual...
  3. J

    custom wiring harness vs oem stripped

    i just got a 78 xs650 and want to do full minimal wiring, im running a battery and a boyer red box , headlight , tail light and a tach, im thinking it may be more simple to just make my own harness ground up instead of tearing apart a oem new one , what's everyone's thought son this any tips or...
  4. joebgd

    1980 regulator rectifier w pic

    Is this a combo reg/rec? I've been searching and I am confused ab the combo. I see there are auto part inexpensive regulators and made rectifier. I would like to do that. This just has more wires than i am seeing needed. This is a pic of the device and wire clip to it. I searched the tech...
  5. Gcraay

    Customizing Headlight bucket

    I bought a pretty standard headlight bucket for my new led headlight. I don’t like the depth, and I don’t plan on jamming all the typical wires in it. So, I was wondering if anyone sliced off the back of one. Pros & Cons. Maybe a picture of the bucket afterwards. Been gone a while and really...
  6. T

    Hotwire with pamco ignition?

    I have a few other threads, but. I’m having an issue running: intermittent cylinder dying, switches sides, fresh battery. Has Pamco, single coil (Honda), have used diff coils to rule out. It was suggested to wire battery directly to coil to see if that works, which would indicate issue in...
  7. Port

    Headlight Fades in and out

    1981 XS650 SH I am having a headlight issue that i am trying to diagnose before throwing money at it. When riding, if i rev high then the light goes to shit. If i dog it a bit and run in at just around 3K RPM then i can get a little bit of light to throw down. If i pull in the clutch after...
  8. spacetiger110

    Yet another charging system thread

    Let me preface this thread by saying that I am electrically retarded. I could probably do a top end rebuild without a shop manual or Google or anything, but electrical work just baffles me. I just don't get it. I have a 1981 XS650 with the stock charging system. It's a tracker build, with turn...
  9. krza

    E-ignition diagnosis help needed

    Hey all! I have a 1975 XS650, custom tracker sort of thing. After rebuilding the motor I installed the Pamco e-ignition and e-advance. I’m not a pro mechanic or electrician, but I’m good enough to follow directions and solder some good connections and install everything correctly. The...
  10. JaxShane650

    No spark until I let off of the starter.

    So I'm having an odd problem with my 1980 XS650 that has seemed to develop within the past couple of weeks. Whenever I go to start the thing with the electric starter, it will crank over perfectly fine but won't fire up until I let off the starter button (when the engine is attempting to slow...
  11. Christine79xs

    Electrical problems...

    So hi everyone, I'm new here and just bought my first xs650 (1979 xs650sf). I have a few questions, so I changed the battery and the spark plugs on Wednesday and the bike fired right up with the electric start, yay! (Electric start wasn't working when starting cold when I purchased the bike) so...
  12. hippiedreads

    Starter/Electrical Issues

    Some background. Bike is a 74 XS650 that hasn't ran in probably 10 or more years. I've got the bike mostly back together and am trying to start the bike for the first time. Previous owner said it started with starter fluid before tearing it apart and but who knows if that's true or not. Bikes...
  13. muskallunge

    Terminal Connector Preference?

    I'm doing my first wire up for a kick only '78 xs650 hardtail. I've got a wiring diagram but I've never connected wires, etc. Looking for advice on types of terminals/connectors to use when wiring up my bike. Thanks.
  14. angus67

    Circuit breakers

    Ive got a 1980, and the fuse.block is gone. In its place is circuit breakers. Bike runs fine. Non of them have tripped. My neighbor blasted around the hood for a bit. He wants it. Im wondering if i should go to atc's , or leave it alone. The wiring is in good shape other than this. Po used a...
  15. Sazbo

    Ultimate High Output Ignition Coil Dimensions

    Hi all, Does any one know the dimensions of Mikesxs Ultimate high output ignition coil, HxWxD and bolt hole to hole on center
  16. Orion75xs

    75 xs650b build questions

    I got the bike last summer and didn't do much with it in hopes to do a cafe/tracker build over the winter. (didnt happen) Spring rolled around and I finally pulled the motor and rebuilt the top end. Now the motor is about ready to be mounted and its time to look at electrical and that's where...
  17. CoconutPete

    Blinker controller wire colors?

    Does anyone happen to know the colors of the wires going to the blinker control on the handle bars? My blinkers were working intermittently, but now seem to have stopped altogether. I have the switch suspected, but I don't know what wires are supposed to show a positive 12V when the switch is...
  18. E

    Ive done my homework but still no spark due to new wiring (with pictures)

    I b I have Isolated the ignition circuit and unplugged the charging system .I Used a test light to try and feel like I did something right as voltmeter reading were less than a volt. This is debatebly inconclusive though because my volt meter did not react to key switch changes and my test...
  19. E

    Help! Bike wont start

    So my dad and I went for a 2 day ride to Vermont and at 400 miles away from home my bike died. Here is what happened -backfired extremely loud then completely shut down. Didn't start but barely fired twice, followed by nothing the next 2 dozen attempts. Would not start with starter fluid in the...
  20. M

    Pamco/PMA noob on what to do

    Hey guys, long time lurker first time builder and I've got a few questions to ask. So the electrical on my 78 is total garbage and am looking into a PMA/Pamco. It'll be easier if I just list them numerically. Warning, am a noob 1.) do I need to rephase my engine for this upgrade. 2.)...
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