BSomerfield
XS650 Enthusiast
I bought a '73 tx650 which was running on the day I bought it. After transporting it from GA to TN it no longer starts. The lever starter doesn't work, the kickstart doesn't work. We tried long enough to completely drain the original battery and I replaced it with a new one.
Here's what I've done so far: replaced generator (broke it taking it off), rewired stator connection (cut it taking it off), reset points, tested whatever that thing is that's connected to the wire that tells the spark plugs to fire, tested both spark plugs (both got a spark but only once on the right one), opened right cover to check starter gear pin and tightened it, accidentally tightened the nut for the slip gear assembly that's rotated by the kickstart so the kickstart wasn't able to move, fixed that issue by loosening that bolt so the kickstart would move again.
I have a hughes handbuilt PMA kit but other than plugging everything in the kit together I can't find any information on how it wires onto the bike. Do I need to remove the points system entirely? What else do I need to remove from the original bike? Do I need a different starter (like a push button instead of a lever)? If so, what starter can I use? Do I need to replace the things that send the signal to the spark plugs? I know the kit isn't made to go onto the bike so parts of it have to be mounted wherever it'll fit.
I know I've messed up the bike way more than I've fixed anything so I'm scared to touch it again without clear direction. Help is desperately needed and greatly appreciated.
Here's what I've done so far: replaced generator (broke it taking it off), rewired stator connection (cut it taking it off), reset points, tested whatever that thing is that's connected to the wire that tells the spark plugs to fire, tested both spark plugs (both got a spark but only once on the right one), opened right cover to check starter gear pin and tightened it, accidentally tightened the nut for the slip gear assembly that's rotated by the kickstart so the kickstart wasn't able to move, fixed that issue by loosening that bolt so the kickstart would move again.
I have a hughes handbuilt PMA kit but other than plugging everything in the kit together I can't find any information on how it wires onto the bike. Do I need to remove the points system entirely? What else do I need to remove from the original bike? Do I need a different starter (like a push button instead of a lever)? If so, what starter can I use? Do I need to replace the things that send the signal to the spark plugs? I know the kit isn't made to go onto the bike so parts of it have to be mounted wherever it'll fit.
I know I've messed up the bike way more than I've fixed anything so I'm scared to touch it again without clear direction. Help is desperately needed and greatly appreciated.
