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What have you done to your XS today?
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TAFFY GETS TANKED......
My bike has had a developing weeping petrol tank; gradually worsening over the time I've owned the bike.
Initial look shows the issue.
So I have started to grind off the paint and filler to find the hole....... More on Taffy's build thread later today!
WELSH FLAT TRACKER REVIVAL / Page 23 / Post 452 >
https://www.xs650.com/threads/welsh-flat-track-revival.60449/page-23
My bike has had a developing weeping petrol tank; gradually worsening over the time I've owned the bike.
Initial look shows the issue.
So I have started to grind off the paint and filler to find the hole....... More on Taffy's build thread later today!
WELSH FLAT TRACKER REVIVAL / Page 23 / Post 452 >
https://www.xs650.com/threads/welsh-flat-track-revival.60449/page-23
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onkelheri
docteurdecarburateur
Seal it and get some small psi on the tank and a spray of soapwater ...
Good idea; like fixing an inner-tube leak; better than wasting petrol.
onkelheri
docteurdecarburateur
"exactamundos"
So i had some time today... found a regulator at O'Reilly followed the instructions in link (thanks Jim and 5twins) wired in new regulator , installed volt meter on battery and ammeter on green field circuit.
At about 2000 rpm .... current in field circuit about 1.25 amps and voltage 13.3... rpm increase and regulated voltage at just under 14.2 and current drops to under an amp.
No more light flickering
Well done. First time I've seen anyone mention that they monitored the excitation current. That looks like it's regulating perfectly. Very well worth the effort getting these bikes charging nicely with modern rectifier and regulator. Been very happy with mine.
That's good. At full charge (low battery), the rotor pulls right a 2.3A - 2.4A at about 14V.
Started up the cafe' bike and it idled nicely then eventually stopped and would not restart then the battery died trying to crank it. It has been on a tender all winter. I checked my records and the battery was almost 4 years old so... a new one is on order.
onkelheri
docteurdecarburateur
You have no charger? 
I do. The battery is done.You have no charger?
Flooded wet cell?
Raced home from work a tad early today.Finally opened the shop at both ends for the first time since fall.Uncovered the 75b and 72’s,looked at the 73 project and decided quickly to quit looking and thinking and get to doing something.Long ways to go.lol.
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I love your space!
I have several places to go, things to do in about 30 minutes. It’s all going to get done on two wheels.
onkelheri
docteurdecarburateur
Seems somewhere on the World is more XS Enthusiasem...
but i try ... fore those who had to swap the Engine: i use a "Foldy Disablebathlift" and a Adapter wich is bolted on the left side - the "C" Hook carry him close to the Point of Gravity .... and the best : all without Backpain ...
but i try ... fore those who had to swap the Engine: i use a "Foldy Disablebathlift" and a Adapter wich is bolted on the left side - the "C" Hook carry him close to the Point of Gravity .... and the best : all without Backpain ...Attachments
onkelheri
docteurdecarburateur
It's an inexpensive AGM battery
I’m using NAPA Legend AGM. The one in my XS650SK is seven years old. Having a couple of NAPA stores nearby doesn’t hurt either. The one in my XS1100 is four years old. It doesn’t seem worse for a lot of sitting.
