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This is my first post on this forum, but I have been looking at a bunch of other threads for ideas. But haven't really come across anything that matches my problems.
So, I picked up a 1979 special. When I got the bike it ran, but rough, it sounded like an ignition problem and I decided to...
So I'm at the point of tuning my '71 XB1. I was getting a popping exhaust on the left (sooty, dry). I fiddled with the ignition (Pamco) and got a pretty decent idle. However it would eventually slop out and die. I checked my coil, my plug leads, my plugs. All good connections. Plugs are...
does anyone happen to know what size the bolts are that are used to hold down the pamco plate for adjusting timing and such? ive lost or misplaced mine and would like to get to the hardware store to grab a few so i can get on with this build. any help is greatly appreciated.
robb
83 with pamco electronic ignition system from Mikes (also their replacement stator alternator charging system).
Was working great for a couple of months after installing the new electronics. Bike then sat for a while and then fell over hard in the grass (on its right side) now it won't start...
Hello,
I have a stock 1975 XS650B. The points are finally getting to me. I'm thinking about getting a Pamco electronic ignition.
According to the Pamco website, it says the ignition requires a special dual-output ignition coil. Here's a link to it.
So here's the issue. The BS38 carbs on...
Hey guys just join maybe an hour ago haha. So ive been searching through threads and various other places but can quite answer my problem. I have a 79 special with k&n oem style filters, pamco ingition with e advancer, and commando mufflers. The bike seems to be detonation under load between 2k...
Installed the pamco plate as per the instructions on yamahaxs650.com. No problem. But here is where it gets a little confusing for me. The instructions say to connect the red/white wire from key switch to post on the coil. No problem, and green wire to other post no problem. Black to ground. All...