Thanks. So the ground on the starter relay, what should be changed to correct?
When you say the capacitor serves no purpose, is that because I have it wired in wrong or because you don't see the need for it with a properly charging system? My thought was it's a cheap way to make sure I can still start it and get home in case the battery does ever run low for some reason (multiple starts on short rides, forgetting to turn off the power, charging the phone while parked, etc). And yes, I know those issues can and should be avoided but I also know that shit happens.
Are you saying install a permanent voltmeter to the bike? I only ask because I've never seen one on an custom XS before to the best of my knowledge. I'm currently not running any gauges or meters but I am thinking of adding an oil temp thermometer as well as a small tach possibly. Doesn't a properly working reg/rec protect the bike from the excess wattage?