Ignition confusion

[tcyrenne]

Hi there, I have a 80 or 81 xs650 unfinished project that i just bought. The guy I bought it from wasn't able to say what has been done to it. He also bought it as a project however he never finished it either, lol.

So here am I now, feeling a bit out of my element.

The bike has all the electrical wiring removed, and had the starter removed (kick start only) I believe that the bike is ready to run once I get the electrical all installed.

I have an entirely new wiring harness, new rectifier/regulator, (as well as the old). It looks like I have an original coil, ignition box as well. I could swear that I also had another black box labled CDI.

I was told the previous owner was trying to finish the build with a battery-less ignition.

I am unsure if I am missing any necessary parts. any advice would be helpful.

 

[Its been a long time]

The box that says ignition unit is the original TCI ignition box. The stator has the TCI pick up installed. There's no way I can think of to run that battery less. Others may know better.

It's generally regarded that the original Yamaha TCI is a very good ignition system.

 

[Jim]

The box that says ignition unit is the original TCI ignition box. The stator has the TCI pick up installed. There's no way I can think of to run that battery less. Others may know better.

It's generally regarded that the original Yamaha TCI is a very good ignition system.

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