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Charging issues
SteveD CB500K0:
Found it! It's for a 750 but they're not that different.
http://www.sohc4.net/cb750-faq/indexphp/cb750-charging-rate-chart
M0WBY:
Hi
I wonder how they coped in the US as you could not switch the lights off they even went as far as removing the on off switch!
I will have to rethink this as I always ride with the lights on. I think it may be time to sell it on and get something else.
Cheers
John
Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
Hi all,
My 2ps worth.
Jap electrics were spot on for their time.Try the old 6v system shit.Its law here to have your lights on all day even though car drivers are blind and makes no difference they still pull out on you.I have never had any electrical problems even when I fixed them back in the 70s unless some bozo had messed with them.I have said this before you have a 70s bike not today's tech .You have to live with this or stay away from classic bikes.Talk to people with 70s cars don't you think they do not have problems.As for electrics the Italian,American and British bikes well what can I say CRAP.I ride mine maybe twice a week starts first time go for a ride get home battery's fine starts up on starter every time.Albeit it has a gel battery and not a poxy acid thing that does nothing but make your chrome look shit.
Keep this in mind
Cheers
Bitsa
M0WBY:
Hi
I think I will have to get some night vision goggles...
Cheers
John
M0WBY:
Hi
You have to admit it is a bit naff... I could ride my 81 GS750 with the lights on and never worry if it was charging the battery. In fact my 1977 Suzuki GT750 always had the lights on and never had a issue and if it did you could always resort to the kick start. Why o why did they do away with a kick start on this model when they knew charging was not up to much!
How much did you pay for a gel battery as I was under the impression they cost more than the bike is worth! LOL
Cheers
John
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