Choptember How-To XS650 Banshee Charging System Swap

Hugh, have you looked at this thread? http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8125

I just picked up a flywheel and bracket for FREE!!! there is some surface rust on the flywheel is there any parts I need to check on it?

Haha, finally got a good stator for $60 shipped. Thanks for not buying all of them Hugh....

So what's involved for us poor souls with TMI. I read we have to 'upgragde' to a different set-up to make this work?

Originally Posted by Beau

So what's involved for use poor souls with TMI. I read we have to 'upgragde' to a different set-up to make this work?

TCI ignition will not work with this setup, you'll want to change over to points or a cam triggered ignition like Pamcopete sells

Yeah, I went back and re-read.

There was cloudiness in my brain when I stumbled upon this the other night.

Thanks for your time. Hopefully it is putting money in your pocket. I hate Paypal so I'm gonna have a buddy buy the adapter for me.

Originally Posted by punk

NOTES: If you are using a TCI ignition, you'll need to change over to points or Pamcopete's awesome setup before doing this modification. You'll get the timing working first, get it all timed properly and use the timing marks from your setup to reinstall the timing tab on the side cover.

Originally Posted by convergecult

Hugh, have you looked at this thread? http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8125

just out of curiosity ... why not just run a capacitor?

Hughs banshee set up and a pamcopete ignition are the best to things you can do to any xs 650.Their easy to wire up and work great.My bike starts 1st or 2nd kick evert time.......Daniel

I'm looking to do this conversion shortly, being UK based there are a lot of RD parts around, I'm more likely to find a RD flywheel than a Banshee (for sensible money anyway) Question is which model RD has the Banshee type flywheel? I think it's the RD350LC and/or the RD350YPVS models which will have the same crankshaft taper, can anyone confirm?

That diagram is exactly what I've been looking for, thanks!!!

Originally Posted by ludwig

just out of curiosity ... why not just run a capacitor?

Not really sure why they wouldn't just use a capacitor.... I use a capacitor. My bike has been on a capacitor since I tore it down in 09. I learned how to do it from a thread over on the 650 garage forum from MrRiggs. Picked up his bracket. Converted from TCI to Pamco and away I went! I like having the open space under my seat instead of the fake oil bag.

Im new here, but not new to buildin my own rides. I need to know why i cant keep my TCI and still use this setup. There must be a way. I used Pamco's setup with no battery on the last 3 bikes i built. This is the first time ive worked on a bike with a TCI. Any info would be great, and if this is a stupid ass question feel free to let me have it.

Originally Posted by 650Beezer

Im new here, but not new to buildin my own rides. I need to know why i cant keep my TCI and still use this setup. There must be a way. I used Pamco's setup with no battery on the last 3 bikes i built. This is the first time ive worked on a bike with a TCI. Any info would be great, and if this is a stupid ass question feel free to let me have it.

Because TCI pickup is run off of the stock alternator

is there another way to get rid of the battery without putting a Pamco system on it ? I dont want to sound stupid, just goin through all the options.

Originally Posted by 650Beezer

is there another way to get rid of the battery without putting a Pamco system on it ? I dont want to sound stupid, just goin through all the options.

yeah, you can use points... Pamco is just all new and SWEET to setup... But points work just as well....

Originally Posted by 650Beezer

is there another way to get rid of the battery without putting a Pamco system on it ? I dont want to sound stupid, just goin through all the options.

Morris Magneto
http://www.shop.morrismagneto.com/pr...4&categoryId=2

I want to also say you can do it with points, but don't quote me on that.

Originally Posted by Punkskalar

yeah, you can use points... Pamco is just all new and SWEET to setup... But points work just as well....

Always squeezing your answers in right before mine!

Originally Posted by BigJimmyW13

Morris Magneto
http://www.shop.morrismagneto.com/pr...4&categoryId=2

I want to also say you can do it with points, but don't quote me on that.

Well i looked that up and thats not gonna happen. $$$$$ WOW $$$$$$ thanks for the link though. I wounder if anybody is using that magneto, it looks cool as shit !

Originally Posted by 650Beezer

Well i looked that up and thats not gonna happen. $$$$$ WOW $$$$$$ thanks for the link though. I wounder if anybody is using that magneto, it looks cool as shit !

That's the reason it's not really talked about lol.

Originally Posted by BigJimmyW13

Always squeezing your answers in right before mine!

I'll make you the "Official" Hugh's HandBuilt spokesman then.... Seriously....