nomad007
XS650 Addict
I tried the headlight unplug on a whim before I did that
Before you did what?I tried the headlight unplug on a whim before I did that
I did this:Use the reply button please. Too much cross talk to know what's being referenced.
Before you did what? I never put the original stator back on as we were making progress'
If the original is the one in the photo that's still routed behind the sprocket, then yeah, reinstall it and see if it works too. That would be easier than routing the Ebay one.can I just take the braket in photo out and run wires under there for eBay one that is installed or do you think I should put original back on (?)
I'd run the one that's connected... the original. I've never trusted Mikes Chinese reg/rec.also old regulator is plugged in but not installed kind of hoping to plug new one since it is installed on bike in and try but I will do what ever you suggest
Exactly what indicator are you talking about, the high beam indicator or the headlight fail indicator?but right now it seems good correct just missing headlight indicator
I just tried the new mikes regulator that is installed on bike and light did not work so I will reinstall all original and hope - not a big deal but why won't the dash indicator light ( for lights) come on a burned bulb maybe? Oh and Thank you VERY MUCH!If the original is the one in the photo that's still routed behind the sprocket, then yeah, reinstall it and see if it works too. That would be easier than routing the Ebay one.
This is the third time I've asked... exactly what light or lights are you referring to?but why won't the dash indicator light ( for lights) come on a burned bulb maybe?
Don't just hope, install a voltmeter so you can keep an eye on it.so I will reinstall all original and hope
well she seems to be working - charges original - stator - regulator - battery - all zipped up did a test drive. charging - headlight works hi and lo - just that middle light that use to come on when I turned key to on and was yellow now never comes on - but hey I can live with that- Thanks yiyu so much for everything JIM!Exactly what indicator are you talking about, the high beam indicator or the headlight fail indicator?
well that makes a lot of sense about the light - well awesome - Jim you fixed it ! Yes a volt meter seems like a must on these - where is the best place to hook into for that for wiring? I suppose there is a thread i can look up. In hindsight it seems like the rotor was bad and the Mikes XS new rectifier was bad and since I am a novice I was chasing my tail. Thank you again for your patience - you are a saint - If you ever need anything in Orlando let me know and thanks eveyone else too Niels Dave everyone!That light comes on when there's a headlight failure. In other words, out is what you want. That's a good thing.
Glad you got it going. You gonna add a voltmeter?
Hi Jim Happy Sunday - I attempted my 80 mile ride today- got ethanol free gas at Wawa about 10 miles away and while leaving in 1st and 2nd I had sluggish power and backfires it would eventually catch and take off in 3rd and I could get up to hi way speed but every red light same thing sluggish than hang on to handle bars. I am working all the gremlins out . It is still charging. I also months ago thought I had a flat tire . The swing arm bolt broke at the threaded nut end and had come out 5 inches to my left foot. That ws a little scary but fixed now. So are there any more known ccmmon issues I should look out for ? As for this issue I think it may be the coil. I could not get the secondary to measure anything but ol on both spark plug connectors. Also I have never messed with the carbs yet as its has always stated right up and idled fine. Yes it also idled fine today while this was happening. So I attached pics of the meter and of another project I am working on. Don't feel the need to respond today - enjoy your Sunday and Thanks for all the great advice. Also my meters resistance is .3 so I guess it is measuring at 2.4I changed your thread title to " charging issues." Makes it easier to find when someone searches for charging problems.
No worries about it being Sunday...I could not get the secondary to measure anything but ol on both spark plug connectors.
Well that was as clear as mud; I have no idea what corrected the fault due to all the 'cross talk'.Your welcome. I left a link a few comments back for the voltmeter.