cmobe2
XS400 Member
Hey all,
1981 XS400 H or SH
Today I was on a ride and my bike failed at idle after a 30 mile trip. No electrical power. No oil lamp or neutral lamp when key turned.
Got it home. The battery was fine, but when I turned the key on the voltage bottomed out to zero. Tried to jump the solenoid, but same problem.
During the ride I noticed the bike would miss when I would turn my blinkers on. Once home I saw my rear left blinker was sagging with wires taunt (it had broke a couple weeks ago and I taped it up until I could fix it properly).
No fuses blown, but I found a faulty connection with the ignition fuse. The prong on one end of the red/white wire was half missing and hanging down. I believe I have it connected well enough for testing issues at the moment. All fuses conduct current.
I have been having another issue with the engine racing and 2 weeks ago took the carb boots off and put a high temp sealer to see if air was leaking through. When I put everything back together the bike would start, but with no headlight. I am moving back to Texas this next week and put off the headlight until then.
Also, I installed a 9v gel battery and removed the battery box. I kept all hardware by relocated in various areas. It is not enough juice to use the electric starter, but it has kicked started fine the last month. I did not remove any of the starter system, just dont use it.
I am at a loss as to where to begin trouble shooting, any suggestions?
Thanks.
1981 XS400 H or SH
Today I was on a ride and my bike failed at idle after a 30 mile trip. No electrical power. No oil lamp or neutral lamp when key turned.
Got it home. The battery was fine, but when I turned the key on the voltage bottomed out to zero. Tried to jump the solenoid, but same problem.
During the ride I noticed the bike would miss when I would turn my blinkers on. Once home I saw my rear left blinker was sagging with wires taunt (it had broke a couple weeks ago and I taped it up until I could fix it properly).
No fuses blown, but I found a faulty connection with the ignition fuse. The prong on one end of the red/white wire was half missing and hanging down. I believe I have it connected well enough for testing issues at the moment. All fuses conduct current.
I have been having another issue with the engine racing and 2 weeks ago took the carb boots off and put a high temp sealer to see if air was leaking through. When I put everything back together the bike would start, but with no headlight. I am moving back to Texas this next week and put off the headlight until then.
Also, I installed a 9v gel battery and removed the battery box. I kept all hardware by relocated in various areas. It is not enough juice to use the electric starter, but it has kicked started fine the last month. I did not remove any of the starter system, just dont use it.
I am at a loss as to where to begin trouble shooting, any suggestions?
Thanks.