Motorcycle Repair: Ignition problems on 82 yamaha xt 550, yamaha xt 550, bikebandit com

Question
I have a 1982 yamaha xt550 motorcycle that has no fire. The prevous owner has taken all the lights and light wires off of the bike. The bike has no ignition switch,just wires sticking out of the tree. I really need help identifying the colors of these wires and all the wires on cdi,coil,magneto,rectifier etc. Any color diagrams of these wires would be a great help to me. Basicly i need to know how to make the ignition system work from start to finish. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dwight

Answer
Hi Dwight,

I checked my resources for a wiring diagram for the XT550 with negative results. You need a service manual for this info. See the following links for service manuals.

http://www.motocom.com/catalog/LIT-11616-XT-51

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2472361079&ca...


Use these links to see parts microfiche online:

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/
http://www.bikebandit.com/PartsBandit/OEM.asp


Have a great Easter weekend. : )


Respectfully,
Mark Shively