Krenisky
CB750 Member
Hey all!
Just picked up my first old school motorcycle and I'm really pumped to get started. When I bought the bike, the guy was able to start it instantly with the electric starter but we had to jump it off of a car battery. We let it run for about 15 minutes but as soon as we disconnected the jumper cables it shut off. I was guessing the battery is probably fried but before I just start replacing stuff I thought I'd ask everyone on here.
I wouldn't mind just having a kick start honestly but I'm not sure what the smallest battery I could get away with would be. I'm seeing 12V batteries with various amp hour ratings, I think the stock battery had 12 amp hours but I'm not sure if that is completely necessary.
On to my final big question: Has anyone replaced all of the old electrical components with modern ones? I'd really like to hide all of the electrical system that is under the side cover and it seems that it would be easier to just remake the whole system with updated components. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Just picked up my first old school motorcycle and I'm really pumped to get started. When I bought the bike, the guy was able to start it instantly with the electric starter but we had to jump it off of a car battery. We let it run for about 15 minutes but as soon as we disconnected the jumper cables it shut off. I was guessing the battery is probably fried but before I just start replacing stuff I thought I'd ask everyone on here.
I wouldn't mind just having a kick start honestly but I'm not sure what the smallest battery I could get away with would be. I'm seeing 12V batteries with various amp hour ratings, I think the stock battery had 12 amp hours but I'm not sure if that is completely necessary.
On to my final big question: Has anyone replaced all of the old electrical components with modern ones? I'd really like to hide all of the electrical system that is under the side cover and it seems that it would be easier to just remake the whole system with updated components. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance!