question about starting the sr500

asicman
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question about starting the sr500 Sept 12, 2008 20:30:04 GMT -5

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Post by asicman on Sept 12, 2008 20:30:04 GMT -5

ok guys,
I just took delivery of my 1978 sr500. The seller started within 1-2 kicks so I know it works. I spent the next few hours practicing how to start it. I ended up draining the battery , 8 volt across the terminal. Do I need to charge the battery again before trying to start it? If so is it okay to use a car battery charger? Or is there a better way?

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solo2racr Senior Member Oh what fun, it is to ride, on a one hole cafe' bike!! Posts: 651	question about starting the sr500 Sept 12, 2008 21:41:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by solo2racr on Sept 12, 2008 21:41:35 GMT -5 The ignition system doesn't require a battery to fire. You could charge the battery with a 1-2 amp/hr charger or just let the charging system on the bike charge it for you.
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davedunsboro
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question about starting the sr500 Sept 13, 2008 9:42:24 GMT -5

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Post by davedunsboro on Sept 13, 2008 9:42:24 GMT -5

The battery doesn't normally discharge when you are trying to start the bike ,unless say the headlight was on whist you are trying to do so ( but this doesn't generally matter anyway).Have a surf of some of the older threads in say the engine or electrical section & you'll find a few proven starting methods as there are a few tricks to be learned! Its all in the fun cheers Dave.

question about starting the sr500

Post by asicman on Sept 12, 2008 20:30:04 GMT -5

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Post by davedunsboro on Sept 13, 2008 9:42:24 GMT -5