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1980 XS850 Special Help


Renu
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Traded out for this bike for my wife..but its in need of some TLC, Would love some advice on a few good websites for Parts for one, and im curious since im a noob but learning.. It has both electric starter and kick..but when i use the electric it just doesnt crank..maybe one lil sound then nothing..but when i turn to use the kick it fires up. and the battery is charged..but the battery that was in it when i got it is bit smaller than the battery holder..quite a bit smaller indeed..but i was advised just cause its small it still the right size..i should pull it in see..but back to the electric start..do u think its just cause of the battery or something more?.. And another question: Where is a good place to look to find out some wiring schematics n such...front light dont work nor turn signals so im guessing its bad wiring..took the head lamp off and it was a mess a couple spliced wires but to what idk..the headlight was hooked up though, signals i have no idea..Any ways..if anyone could point me in the right direction it would be appreciated..would love to get this bike ready for next summer.

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If you have a battery in there that's too weak to turn the engine over, you would get what you describe - maybe one wheezy crank, then nothing? I'd try jumpstarting her off another bike/car? If she starts off that, I'd get a battery that's built for her!

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/Yamaha/XS_850/80-86/picture/Battery_Kyoto_Gel_-_Maintenance_Free/

Try that... Not a bad price, and it'll come fully charged, ready to rock 'n' roll... B)

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