Hi people , Does anyone have experience of running an LC with no battery ? I'd only need to run front and rear lights . I read somewhere years ago that this can be done by fitting a resistor between the battery leads , but I can't find any info . Cheers .

Hmm , maybe I'll keep the battery . I got a Giuliari seat off a mate and I think if I get one of the gel batteries I can hide it under the seat hump .

sorry no ideas regarding the lc.

It depends on the charging system, field coil or mag also need to take into account the TCI requirements.I would go with the Gel IMHO

Quote from the workshop manual " Note: If the machine is run with the battery disconnected the increased voltage across the alternator terminals will rise, causing damage to the regulator/rectifier unit or to the alternator windings"

Tony

Thanks guys , this bike , while mostly complete , has been a basket case for years . I've newly reconditioned barrels and new pistons ready but have to get a crankshaft and a fuel tank . Does anybody make a fibreglass or plastic tank for these as good second hand ones seem to be as rare as hobby horse's shite ?

Thanks guys , this bike , while mostly complete , has been a basket case for years . I've newly reconditioned barrels and new pistons ready but have to get a crankshaft and a fuel tank . Does anybody make a fibreglass or plastic tank for these as good second hand ones seem to be as rare as hobby horse's shite ?

don't use plastic or fibre glass they melt with the ethanol in today's fuel