jinkzd
XS650 Member
Gah. Here's my rundown. 81' XS650. Bone stock engine. Rigid frame. Just installed a PMA from HHB last week. Pamco kit from Mikes - don't remember which one, but it came with the ugly yellow wires and the iridium plugs. New Die Hard battery, new wires, new everything electrical basically. Rebuilt carbs, rebuilt clutch.
I Installed everything but the PMA in August with Jon and his crew at Monstercraftsman, shameless plug for a hell of nice bunch of guys, rode for my initial ride about 20 miles and figured my charging system was pretty beat (I think) as it was dying at low RPM, and would seriously die if my lights were on if at idle. While doing some fiddling with it after my initial run, I, uh, got some serious kick back and broke my ankle. Doh.
She sat in the shop until 2 weeks ago.
I got my tax return and sprung for the Hughs PMA. Two kicks and success! Running like a champ. Bright lights, no bog at idle. Loving life. I gave it a couple shakedown runs on country roads, in town, in traffic, and a blast up the interstate with not a hiccup.
I rode it to work that evening, again no issues. 30 miles, 24 on the interstate at 65-70, 6 miles on 25-40 mph roads.
In my way home I was cruising 65 or so, 6 miles from home and lost all power to the ignition.
I got it home checked, everything according to Pamcopetes troubleshooting guide, verified my wiring was correct and intact, and figured my module was fried. I didnt see anything wrong with it though.
I ordered another and installed it today. Sparking like a champ. Went for a test ride and a mile or 2 from home - same thing.
I pulled it apart again and looked at it with a magnifying glass (my eyes are really bad - glaucoma damage) and found both have burned condensers (?).
Does any one have an idea what could be going on here? Ive checked my wiring against all the drawings, have the correct fuse (7.5a) installed, no nicks, shorts, or loose connections. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, or what could be the issue, as I have no freaking clue what that little bastard on the circuit board does or what makes it burn up, but here is a pic of the fried part. Any ideas? Please! I have never felt so clear headed qand able to think as I had when riding this thing in the last week, and I need it back, pronto!
I Installed everything but the PMA in August with Jon and his crew at Monstercraftsman, shameless plug for a hell of nice bunch of guys, rode for my initial ride about 20 miles and figured my charging system was pretty beat (I think) as it was dying at low RPM, and would seriously die if my lights were on if at idle. While doing some fiddling with it after my initial run, I, uh, got some serious kick back and broke my ankle. Doh.
She sat in the shop until 2 weeks ago.
I got my tax return and sprung for the Hughs PMA. Two kicks and success! Running like a champ. Bright lights, no bog at idle. Loving life. I gave it a couple shakedown runs on country roads, in town, in traffic, and a blast up the interstate with not a hiccup.
I rode it to work that evening, again no issues. 30 miles, 24 on the interstate at 65-70, 6 miles on 25-40 mph roads.
In my way home I was cruising 65 or so, 6 miles from home and lost all power to the ignition.
I got it home checked, everything according to Pamcopetes troubleshooting guide, verified my wiring was correct and intact, and figured my module was fried. I didnt see anything wrong with it though.
I ordered another and installed it today. Sparking like a champ. Went for a test ride and a mile or 2 from home - same thing.
I pulled it apart again and looked at it with a magnifying glass (my eyes are really bad - glaucoma damage) and found both have burned condensers (?).
Does any one have an idea what could be going on here? Ive checked my wiring against all the drawings, have the correct fuse (7.5a) installed, no nicks, shorts, or loose connections. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, or what could be the issue, as I have no freaking clue what that little bastard on the circuit board does or what makes it burn up, but here is a pic of the fried part. Any ideas? Please! I have never felt so clear headed qand able to think as I had when riding this thing in the last week, and I need it back, pronto!