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Offline Runamok

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electric start on 77 CB550
« on: February 25, 2018, 06:57:25 PM »
Hello all. I've got a 77 CB550 that has an electric starter that has not yet been hooked up.
There is no control for an electric start on the bike. What a  i not getting or what do i need to add in order to use the electric start?
I can't post pictures yet, but i will as soon as I'm able.

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Re: electric start on 77 CB550
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2018, 07:39:34 AM »
That is exactly the advice i was looking for. Thank you.
My bike does not have a start button on the right grip, though. Presumably someone replaced bits and pieces over the years and that was lost.

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Re: electric start on 77 CB550
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2018, 09:58:23 AM »
you need a good battery..atleast 8ah but better 12 ah..most cafees dont have that..if they have run kicked
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Re: electric start on 77 CB550
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2018, 11:59:48 AM »
 I'll take a look at the battery, but before i can get anything working I'll have to get a starter solenoid. It seems someone thought they were better off without it.

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Re: electric start on 77 CB550
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2018, 01:56:58 PM »
Check out www.oldmanhonda.com for an interactive wiring diagram.  It will give you a good idea of the fundamentals of how the starter circuits work.
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