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Post by corusco on Apr 2, 2007 1:41:40 GMT -5
Just a quick check to see if there has been any progress on figuring this out. I just found a source for a bunch of full Banshee setups locally and am just wondering if I should pull the trigger, and exactly what I will really need to be able to run this. Most of the info that I have been able to find so far, including the xs650.org.au site above is just a little incomplete to go and make the deal happen. Thanks for working so hard to get this mod to work and get the info to us!
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Post by Six-Five-O on Apr 2, 2007 20:18:42 GMT -5
Too good a thread NOT to sticky...Hope this works conversion works out.
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Post by tony101bikes on Apr 3, 2007 3:52:38 GMT -5
I've been following this thread for a while and I'm finally forced to show my ignorance - what's a Banshee? Does anybody know if us Brits got an equivalent? I presume that it's a two stroke twin of some description, is it related to the RD / LC's?
Please put me out of my misery.
Tony
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Post by 71XS1B on Apr 3, 2007 14:13:12 GMT -5
Here's your Banshee. Yamaha has been making these for years. Yes, it is a 2 stroke twin, but I'm not certain how similar the engine would be to the RD/LC models.  |
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Post by tony101bikes on Apr 3, 2007 14:24:52 GMT -5
Thanks for that, at least I won't die wondering. It seems to have two spare wheels. Is it air or water cooled? Not much point hunting around our breakers for one of them.
Tony
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Post by 71XS1B on Apr 3, 2007 14:53:29 GMT -5
Yes, it is liquid cooled. The Radiator is that big-ugly black thing beneath the handle bars.
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Post by gs1327 on Apr 3, 2007 18:05:51 GMT -5
It's RZ350 based motor.
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Post by mrriggs on Apr 5, 2007 16:00:54 GMT -5
Sorry, no progress. Haven't found a stator yet. Haven't really been looking. Last few weeks has been all about buying a house. We were supposed to sign the papers this week but someone along the line is dragging their feet. Very frustrating process. I just want it to be over so I can move into my big new finished garage. Getting married in a couple weeks so it may be a while till I can get back to the bike.
Looking at the link 17mmspanner posted I can see one issue I didn't consider before. I doesn't look like the ignition trigger pickup will fit under the stock cover. So either the cover will need to be modified [cut a relief in it] or the pickup will have to be mounted under the points cover. The banshee has a 180 degree firing order so it would be better to run it off the cam anyway. I have an idea for a reluctor conversion that is even cheaper and easier than using Toyota parts... cough, cough, wing-nut.
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Post by pdxs on Apr 26, 2007 22:34:19 GMT -5
I have a stator and flywheel on the way. battery is going bye bye. I am a little worried about the power output for lights though. I may be going for the toyota conversion as well...
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Post by pdxs on Apr 30, 2007 19:49:17 GMT -5
Well I'm a happy boy. Postman brought my stator and flywheel today. Still need to get some aluminum for the backing plate. I also picked up a toyota distributor.
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Post by 19d on May 1, 2007 18:52:45 GMT -5
I am watching this with baited breath... I will leave no stone unturned in the quest for maximum XS performance...
If this works, I will be so jazzed! The electricals on the XS are the last weak link to assault! Modern, readily available parts!!!
Way to go!
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Post by pdxs on May 5, 2007 18:01:06 GMT -5
Picked up some aluminum today from metal supermarket and went at it. I got 4 8X10 sheets of 3/16 plate for half price since they were too small for most people to use. Cut the plate to the specs on this page: www.xs650.org.au/Alternators.htmhere are the pictures: www.flickr.com/photos/kuangmk11/sets/72157600180624786/Cutting like that really sucks... My next project after this bike is to build a sieg x3 cnc mill. Everything works like it should. I mounted the stator so the wires were close to the exit hole so the pickup is in a random spot. I didn't bother with the woodruff key since I will be triggering off the cam. I haven't put the cover on yet but I'm pretty sure it fits(as soon as the pickup is removed). I am still trying to figure out how I am gonna trigger the ignition. I think I would prefer to do it the Toyota or Mallory way since I have never had a vehicle with points (for long  ). I am sticking with the AC/no battery setup and I don't know which method is better suited to that. Ignitions are not my strong point so any recommendations or thought are defiantly welcome! |
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Post by jeepurze on May 5, 2007 19:58:53 GMT -5
Sorry, no progress. Haven't found a stator yet. Haven't really been looking. Last few weeks has been all about buying a house. We were supposed to sign the papers this week but someone along the line is dragging their feet. Very frustrating process. I just want it to be over so I can move into my big new finished garage. Getting married in a couple weeks so it may be a while till I can get back to the bike. Looking at the link 17mmspanner posted I can see one issue I didn't consider before. I doesn't look like the ignition trigger pickup will fit under the stock cover. So either the cover will need to be modified [cut a relief in it] or the pickup will have to be mounted under the points cover. The banshee has a 180 degree firing order so it would be better to run it off the cam anyway. I have an idea for a reluctor conversion that is even cheaper and easier than using Toyota parts... cough, cough, wing-nut. riggs, I always wondered , why does it take a month to buy a freakin house, why doesnt the realator have a cash registor, ILL TAKE IT. KAAAAA CHING , your done! |
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Post by pdxs on May 6, 2007 4:36:14 GMT -5
I went ahead and cut off the pickup and put the cover back on. No Troubles. I did some wiring tests and set up a basic points ignition but couldn't get any fire. I'll give it another shot tomorrow.
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Post by mrriggs on May 6, 2007 20:07:33 GMT -5
pdxs, you are right across the river from me. If you need help wiring I could probably find time to help you. Maybe we can trade, an ignition system for one of those adapter plates?
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). I am sticking with the AC/no battery setup and I don't know which method is better suited to that. Ignitions are not my strong point so any recommendations or thought are defiantly welcome!