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Offline kingjess25

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Is it possible to run the bike without the starter solenoid?
« on: July 01, 2014, 10:27:55 AM »
Hi, I was just wondering if it is possible to kickstart and run the bike without the starter solenoid? My bike is a 1975 cb750.
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Re: Is it possible to run the bike without the starter solenoid?
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2014, 10:33:23 AM »
Yes, can take about 20 lbs off the bike, but involves. Cutdown rotor, smaller battery, etc.. But you can do only part of that and save weight.  I still have starter blockoff plugs.
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Re: Is it possible to run the bike without the starter solenoid?
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2014, 10:41:34 AM »
Well, as of now I was just thinking if it would run without the solenoid connected because when I got the bike the solenoid was pretty busted. Im just trying to get it to run as of now.
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Re: Is it possible to run the bike without the starter solenoid?
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2014, 10:55:01 AM »
The solenoid is not required to run the bike, only to ignite the starter.
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