Thanks Robin, if you're looking to learn a bit more about it then you might like this video.. ua-cam.com/video/gsC8dIC46r8/v-deo.html And as soon as I've got something that needs wiring without being too weird, I'll have some more videos on it.
Loving the videos. I have little to no fabrication skills but I hope to bob my suzuki bandit. Your videos are very inspiring, hopefully I'm up to the challenge.
Thanks, I'm trying to get some more made but events seem to be conspiring against me. Dunno if you've tripped over it already but I've got a video slideshow of a Suzuki 600 build I did? ua-cam.com/video/8sMk6iE7elY/v-deo.html Not a bandit obviously, but much the same bits and bobs.
I really appreciate you making this video. The only question I have is about the charging system, in this current set up will this ultimately drain the battery?
The XS650 is a bit of an odd ball in that it has a field effect alternator which needs a 12v feed to it to "energise" the field coils to create a magnetic field so it can generate the AC output. So there's plenty more involved in the wiring, but the point was that we got the engine fired up without all that. No good if you want to ride it, helpful if its an engine you dragged out from under a bench.
This was strictly wiring the ignition system so it could be fired up because we were selling it, and stuff sells better if people know it runs. Is your XS400 points ignition? you'll need a charging circuit if you're planning on riding it anywhere, I think the XS400 used a combined regulator rectifier rather than separate boxes, but either way you can buy a combined reg/rec that'll work quite happily. Thin you might be better off with this video though... ua-cam.com/video/gsC8dIC46r8/v-deo.htmlsi=mfoddrkcIlkexPfJ
My 650 has points with the 2 wires (orange and gray) condenser 2 wires (both black) and a coil It's a dual output with only 2 wires (yellow and black) haven't been able to figure out how to make it work...
Some XS650's have a "wasted spark" set up with only one set of points and one coil. What happens there is that each piston fires on each upward stroke, I.E on the top of the compression stroke AND on the the exhaust stroke. You've got the coil for a wasted spark set up and the points of the individual spark set up. If you get a pair of coils you can set it up like this one, or you might be able to get the points cam for the wasted spark set up and only use one set of points with the dual coil. Id buy the the coils. Hope that helps.
Pete pulled the carbs apart and checked them out, but other than a spray with carb cleaner that was all they got. If yours was parked with fuel in the carbs, then they might need a better clean than that. It always helps to run the carbs dry when storing a bike.
@@BuiltatBlackjacks thanks for the reply, I will pull the carbs and give them a good clean. Luckily it was left with a full tank and stored somewhat properly.
Short version, no. Longer version, I don't make them as production pieces, when I make one it's a one off, and these days I write about making or make videos about making them far more often than I make one.
Z bars are my favorite for chopper or bobber. I'm craving beer and busted knuckles. Great project!!
Easy enough to make yourself too. :-)
I want to get this knowledgeable with wiring. sweet video my friend!
Thanks Robin, if you're looking to learn a bit more about it then you might like this video..
ua-cam.com/video/gsC8dIC46r8/v-deo.html
And as soon as I've got something that needs wiring without being too weird, I'll have some more videos on it.
Loving the videos. I have little to no fabrication skills but I hope to bob my suzuki bandit. Your videos are very inspiring, hopefully I'm up to the challenge.
Thanks, I'm trying to get some more made but events seem to be conspiring against me. Dunno if you've tripped over it already but I've got a video slideshow of a Suzuki 600 build I did?
ua-cam.com/video/8sMk6iE7elY/v-deo.html
Not a bandit obviously, but much the same bits and bobs.
@@BuiltatBlackjacks yeah, cool build, I like the bug eyed look.
I really appreciate you making this video. The only question I have is about the charging system, in this current set up will this ultimately drain the battery?
Yes it will. See your other comment.
Will it ultimately need the leads to the charging system wired up to maintain the 12v source
The XS650 is a bit of an odd ball in that it has a field effect alternator which needs a 12v feed to it to "energise" the field coils to create a magnetic field so it can generate the AC output. So there's plenty more involved in the wiring, but the point was that we got the engine fired up without all that. No good if you want to ride it, helpful if its an engine you dragged out from under a bench.
@@BuiltatBlackjacks once again thank you for your response and a great quick how to video.
Looking for something like this for a long time for my xs400. No regulator or rectifier?
This was strictly wiring the ignition system so it could be fired up because we were selling it, and stuff sells better if people know it runs. Is your XS400 points ignition? you'll need a charging circuit if you're planning on riding it anywhere, I think the XS400 used a combined regulator rectifier rather than separate boxes, but either way you can buy a combined reg/rec that'll work quite happily. Thin you might be better off with this video though...
ua-cam.com/video/gsC8dIC46r8/v-deo.htmlsi=mfoddrkcIlkexPfJ
My 650 has points with the 2 wires (orange and gray) condenser 2 wires (both black) and a coil
It's a dual output with only 2 wires (yellow and black) haven't been able to figure out how to make it work...
Some XS650's have a "wasted spark" set up with only one set of points and one coil. What happens there is that each piston fires on each upward stroke, I.E on the top of the compression stroke AND on the the exhaust stroke. You've got the coil for a wasted spark set up and the points of the individual spark set up. If you get a pair of coils you can set it up like this one, or you might be able to get the points cam for the wasted spark set up and only use one set of points with the dual coil. Id buy the the coils. Hope that helps.
thank you😊
Happy to help. :-)
Did you touch the carbs?
I have a xs650 that hasn’t been started in 10 years
Pete pulled the carbs apart and checked them out, but other than a spray with carb cleaner that was all they got. If yours was parked with fuel in the carbs, then they might need a better clean than that. It always helps to run the carbs dry when storing a bike.
@@BuiltatBlackjacks thanks for the reply, I will pull the carbs and give them a good clean. Luckily it was left with a full tank and stored somewhat properly.
Hi did u sell this ??
Yes we did.
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Glad you liked it. 👍
Do you ship bike frames to the USA?😅😊
Short version, no. Longer version, I don't make them as production pieces, when I make one it's a one off, and these days I write about making or make videos about making them far more often than I make one.