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Kick start only

23 Apr 2012 22:39
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Does any one no how to make a 79 kz 750 twin kick start only??? I want to get rid of the battery and regulator any ideas

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Re: Kick start only

23 Apr 2012 22:42
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Get rid of the regulator? Get ready to buy light bulbs by the pallet. :laugh:
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Re: Kick start only

23 Apr 2012 22:49
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See that's what I thought so I'm stuck with the battery and regulator then

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Re: Kick start only

23 Apr 2012 23:00
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I don't know about the battery; some bikes can get away with using a capacitor as a substitute (although a little compact battery may be a better choice). The regulator is needed though; otherwise as the engine revs and puts out more juice the bulbs will blow and there may be damage to other systems (such as electronic ignition if you bike has it). Ed
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Re: Kick start only

23 Apr 2012 23:06
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Well their goes that idea lol any ideas on where I can get a compact battery I'm making a cafe and need to shed all possible weight

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Re: Kick start only

23 Apr 2012 23:22
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You may want to try a search on this site for lithium battery or open a new thread with that in the title. Ed
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Re: Kick start only

23 Apr 2012 23:59
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Look at these websites:

www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=BALLISTICEVO2
www.ballisticparts.com/products/batteries/12cell.html
www.spencercycle.com/category-s/232.htm
www.shoraipower.com/default.aspx
www.motydesign.com/8cell_prod.php
alienmotion.com/
www.turntechbattery.com/TurnTech%20Battery/Welcome.html
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Re: Kick start only

30 Apr 2012 22:05
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I have a small 4 cell ballistic lithium battery that I will use for my kick only setup, its smaller than the starter, bigger than the necessary capacitor, seemed the best method to me.
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Re: Kick start only

30 Apr 2012 23:36
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If the bike is in good tune, and you are running minimal lighting, you should be able to get away with simply replaceing the battery with a 5000 to 10000 microfarad, 50 to 75 volt capacitor.

Using a smaller battery does make troubleshooting easier.
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Re: Kick start only

01 May 2012 02:07
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If you are going to pull the starter - make sure you have a starter hole plug.
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Re: Kick start only

01 May 2012 06:59 - 01 May 2012 07:02
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I just bought one of these self generating race ignitions for my Z9 cafe.

Just kickstart, no battery or any other electrics apart from kill switch.

I'm using a small total loss battery for horn and brake light which is needed for our yearly MOT.

www.electrexworld.co.uk/acatalog/STK-310.html

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Near £500 though.
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Re: Kick start only

01 May 2012 14:24
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I will need to powers a horn signals head and tail light how will that hold up and that works on a 78 twin

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