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The suggestion for tracing (using a multimeter) is great.
The stock '75 Key Switch is actually intended to power ignition and lights in pos. I and tailight only "park" in II.
To get the feel for your electrical you may have to do a little tracing. Take one circuit at a time. Start with lights, make a diagram and note the colors. I know it sounds daunting but as you trace you will see it’s actually pretty easy.
The suggestion for tracing (using a multimeter) is great.
The stock '75 Key Switch is actually intended to power ignition and lights in pos. I and tailight only "park" in II. View attachment 228785
Thank you! I’ll go buy a multimeter and learn how to use it this weekend. Lol this has been a great learning experience, never thought I’d be able to do half of the simple things I’ve done so far.
Lets keep this simple for now
CSF rule Cheapest Simplest First
bike will kick start (bike is kickstart only) but then dies if i throttle it.
That is a typical indication of a weak battery and / or a weak charging.
the Voltage measurement across the battery needs to be performed.
Let the bike stand still a day or so
Please check that battery is connected properly Nothing is loose.
a ) Measure the Voltage across the battery everything off
b) Switch on ignition and measure again Across the battery
c ) if it will run please try to measure across battery and report that + the actual rev when measuring
preferably at 2 or 3 k but if it dies rty at idle
Please report these readings Here
Do you know how old the battery is.