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Hey BF,
Update - I got both the aforementioned lithium battery and compatible RR installed. In fact did much rewiring of the harness, in general. All electrics work buuuuut.... now bike won't start.
So while I'm sure I fixed the problem from my original post, I have as of yet been unable to test...
Thank you very much for the insightful reply, Cap!
I've gone ahead and ordered this lithium compatible RR from ricks motorsport electrics and this tiny 4 cell battery from AntiGravity.
Fingers crossed I can get 'em wired up correctly and be back on the road sooner than later.
I'll drop an update...
Hi gang!
Newbie here, first post so go easy on me ;)
I'm a metalsmith, not an electrician, and I bought an '81 XS400 Special just a few months back. Just getting familiar with using a multimeter (i.e. check the battery for voltage).
Background -
It was partially modded to a cafe / rat racer by...