xs 650 help

[dan650plus]

I am having trouble with the rotor (charging system ) on my xs the damn thing keeps going out this is the third one!
windings keep breaking. every thing else looks good.has any one ever had this happen to them ?
motor is not stock putting out 70 hp
ideas any one, or am i just getting crappy ones?
tried mikes xs but he is out and can't give a date when he will get more

 

[mojomoto]

google "xs650 banshee alternator" or something like that. There is a guy that has used a modern permanent magnet alternator on his xs650. It is said to work better than stock (not saying much. I fixed my 650 alternator this year too) the best part about the swap is if your battery takes a puke you can still kick start your motorcycle. I have a fzr alternator that i may put on mine this winter.

 

[locOleoN]

Id be totally interested in this modification if anyone can figure it out.
Apparently the weakest part of the XS650 is the charging system.. (not to mention the "finding neutral" clutch issues)

 

[locOleoN]

http://www.650rider.com/index.php?name=forums&file=viewtopic&t=6720


Here.. Found this:
http://www.xs650.org.au/Alternators.htm
http://650rider.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5811

 

[excessive650]

I have done this on my xs.

The orginal couldn't keep the tiny battery charged at idle and you could watch the battery voltage drop.

I used a Yamaha Banshee timing plate, Yamaha Banshee Rotor, Honda VF500 stator and Honda VF500 R/R .

Making a whole lot more voltage now. The only prolem is the used R/R that I bought is pooched. Going to invest in a brand new one.

Here is the link at 650 Garage.

http://xs650temp.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Charging&action=display&thread=11096

 

[dan650plus]

Thanks for all the info ! i will see if i can dig up all the parts now !