electrical

Dear All: I am restoring a '76 C-model and trying to repair the goofy wiring done by the P/O (he actually used house wiring components including Marettes and solid wire). I finally gave up and have bought a new harness from Mike's XS, but I have found an odd thing in changing from the old...

been contemplating for weeks now the entire ignition/charging issue. I need to hear a really good explanation of the magnet for the pickup. The rotor becomes magnetized and the pickup magnet must maintain its own magnetic field too. So when the voltage to the rotor is cut, unplugging the stator...

Ok I figured out that I have a bad voltage regulator. ( with the help of kind people on this site) Now, what's the best way to reach it to change it? I can't get to it with out removing a few parts. I just want to get it done with out taking apart more that I need to.

Hi everybody. This is my first post here after enjoying all the knowledge gathered here as a reader only. I´m 56, live in Denmark EU, and rode an XS 25 years ago. Now I´ve picked up one again, a ´77, and has done an intake rubber and cam chain change. I´ve put it all back together...

I have been a member for a number of years and keep seeing the same problems come , carbs and ignitions. Here is my answer. vm34mm Mikiuni's I did put a set of 38's on my last bike but that's anouther story. And for ignition the Powerdynamo ignition. Easy install on custom builds. Takes a...

So been without my xs for a couple months due to lack of availability to me of a good used or new charging system rotor I bought the new combo kit from Hugh's and while I'll save my review for later I'm having a serious issue with the stator wiring getting way too hot First start up I didn't...

Hello, So, my '82 xs650 was having charging issues. I checked the stator brushes and they were considerably worn, so I replaced them. In doing so, I removed the left hand engine cover, although in hindsight, I know I really didn't have to. While I was taking things apart, I realized that my...

Yes.......... But.............. OK, to digress a bit, I was having a charging problem on my '79 Standard. I've had this bike for a LONG time, and used to ride it a lot more......took it to Michigan (I live in Maryland) about 6 years ago, and just recently brought it back home. To the...

Bike is 78 Special. Wouldn't start. I went thru the bike but didnt check the digital ignition set up. Have been using Boyer Bransden ignition for awhile. Ignition unit got beat to death rattling against frame according to a mechanic I used because I gave up. He replaced w/ same set up. I was...

Looking for a small compact loud horn to replace the stock one. What's being used? Thanks

I'm in the process of installing the PAMCO ignition system on my '80 and have a potentially stupid question about the coil. When putting the new plug wires in do I have to strip the wires at all or just stuff them in until they make contact? The bike had the TCI ignition and the original coil is...

Mike's xs sells a basic high output standard ing/xs charge pma package. Is this a good starting point. I have no other wiring on bike except starter leads and point leads. I'm new at this. Help!

Hi all, I've been lurking around this forum for a few weeks now and it is very helpful. I am in the process of building a brat style bike. And I'm looking into batteries now. I have a pamco ignition and the pma swap. I'm gonna be running blinkers, headlight and taillight. I'm on a budget so I...

I made an embarrassing mistake today when replacing the rectifier on my '78 XS650. I got everything pulled out and wired up... only to realize I had replaced my starter solenoid with a rectifier... I said it was embarrassing. :doh: So the question is, has anyone replaced one of these things...

I purchased the PAMCO High Output Standard Ignition (part #14-0912) for my '80 XS and managed to snap the advance rod while tightening it all up (guess I'm stronger than I thought). Does anyone know if there's anything special about the advance rod that's part of the kit and the replacement one...

I removed the starter and starter relay am wondering if I need to connect any wires at the relay plug or can I just leave this unplugged?

How I fixed my basic Pamco This is how I fixed my basic Pamco. Hopefully this helps someone. If you already have a few tools, why not? Easier for me just to post this in a series of videos. I'm not on often but I'll check at least once a day for messages. I'd like to thank everyone for helping...

Hey guys. I'm rebuilding my first bike (1979 xs400F according to title). It hasn't ran in a little over 30 years, so things are a little guess-and-check, but it's been a fun learning experience. I'm finally getting to the ignition timing tonight. I have the gaps at .015 inches and am using an...

Hello, I checked my condenser and it is measuring 262nF and 264nF to ground (off of the black lead to ground cable [completely isolated] but I continue to get arcing at the points on my 74 650xs. I also get infinity ohms when measuring the resistance(a good thing). It is the first time the bike...

I was trying to start my 83 XS after sitting about a week, the electric start clicked, I was getting close to starting, then nothing. No more Neutral light, no electric start click, nothing. I checked my battery getting 12.8V and 100% charged. Checked my fuses, all looked OK. I don't know...