xs11 run/start issue

[Tonyxs11]

right the next issue on this problem bike is, when i press the start button it fires up but as soon as i let go of the start button it cuts out !!!!!!! if i hold the start button a few seconds it keeps running. it was fine yesterday but maybe it doesn't like Tuesdays

[Tonyxs11]

found it, it is a broken wire on the resistor. can it be permanently bypassed ?

[bikerphil]

found it, it is a broken wire on the resistor. can it be permanently bypassed ?

Only if you switch to aftermarket 3 ohm coils, the factory coils are 1.5 and bypassing will stress the TCI.

[Tonyxs11]

Only if you switch to aftermarket 3 ohm coils, the factory coils are 1.5 and bypassing will stress the TCI.

cheers Phil, I can't repair it as its broken low down and very rusty, better get a new one this bike is testing my patience but it was cheap

[bikerphil]

Yep, the 78-79 models used the ballast and 1.5 ohm coils, in 80 or 81 they went to 3 ohm with no ballast.

[Tonyxs11]

Yep, the 78-79 models used the ballast and 1.5 ohm coils, in 80 or 81 they went to 3 ohm with no ballast.

cheers for the info, just had a look for another one but nothings available !!!! will keep looking. is their alterative ?

[bikerphil]

Not that I'm aware of. Maybe try repairing yours by cutting it open and adding a new wire? If you want to run the engine, bypass the resistor by plugging the 2 wires together. It won't/shouldn't hurt the TCI if it's run just for a few minutes.

[Tonyxs11]

Not that I'm aware of. Maybe try repairing yours by cutting it open and adding a new wire? If you want to run the engine, bypass the resistor by plugging the 2 wires together. It won't/shouldn't hurt the TCI if it's run just for a few minutes.

yeah i'll give it a go

[Tonyxs11]

Its beyond repair but managed to find one on CMS

[cajun31]

Its beyond repair but managed to find one on CMS

Another alternative to a new ballast resistor would be to just upgrade the bike to new 3 ohm dyna coils and then bypass the resistor.

[cajun31]

Here is the maintenance tip on the Dyna coils. You would want the DC3-1 coils rather then the DC2-1's. Dyna Coil Upgrade - XS11.club Forums

[Tonyxs11]

Another alternative to a new ballast resistor would be to just upgrade the bike to new 3 ohm dyna coils and then bypass the resistor.

I thought about that but when I weighed up the cost of a new resister against new coils, the resistor was the cheapest option, this bike is costing me a lot right now and im on a tight budget just trying to get it running good first.

[LAB3]

You might want to see if you can get the resistor through an auto parts store, my guess is it would be cheaper. On my Goldwing they where $20 via a motorcycle parts house, the local auto parts store had one for $6. There's nothing special about them, just the resistance (ohms) and how many watts they can handle.

[skids]

I have a spare ballast resistor on the shelf if you still need one.

[Tonyxs11]

thanks for the offer guys but ive already bought a genuine Yamaha one. plus im in the UK.