03-05-2019, 06:04 AM
(03-05-2019, 05:07 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:(03-05-2019, 05:01 AM)tinboatcapt_imp Wrote: "Peter......if that discussion took place in the 70's the bike was from around the 50's. That means the HD had a kick starter. Totally plausible. "
And was possibly equipped with a magneto. No battery necessary.
Jim
Based on additional info, I agree with you..
Would add that likely due to magneto design, experienced this 1500 km away from home, when generator was overcharging battery, burnt out a hole in it, acid leaked out and battery had less than 2 V. As long as I kept all light/acc off, I was able to make home with totally dry battery... nedless to say, I had to remove stop light bulb..
None of any vehicle of mine was ever towed, exept Renault 12 that broke crankshaft between main bearing 4 & 5
Thanks for your full update Jim & Frulk
Based on additional info, I agree with you..
Would add that likely due to magneto design, experienced this 1500 km away from home, when generator was overcharging battery, burnt out a hole in it, acid leaked out and battery had less than 2 V. As long as I kept all light/acc off, I was able to make home with totally dry battery... nedless to say, I had to remove stop light bulb..
None of any vehicle of mine was ever towed, exept Renault 12 that broke crankshaft between main bearing 4 & 5
Thanks for your full update Jim & Frulk
Did they sell Renaults in Canada ? , when I did my military service in Holland I had a Renault 4 , would love to buy one now !