1974 cb360 total loss

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ghost4life · Sat May 31, 2008 11:58 am

hey just wanted to know if any one could tell me how to run a total loss wiring set up on this bike or if any one knows of a good web site for stuff like that it would help a great deal

Johnj · #2 Unread post by **Johnj** » Sat May 31, 2008 12:16 pm

I'm not sure what you mean by "total-loss wiring system". The only thing I can think of would be to replace the battery with a large capacitor. In theory the charging system will charge the capacitor which discharges through the coil generating the spark. You notice I said in theory. I ran a system like this back in the mid 70s on a Triumph and it was ok as long as you didn't ride at night. Or for over an hour. I don't recall anybody doing this on a Honda.

slimcolo · #3 Unread post by **slimcolo** » Sat May 31, 2008 3:18 pm

Johnj I think he means run with battery only. Remove generator/alternator, regulator etc all electrics except the battery and ignition system. Lighten that load for racing. (we don't need no stinking charging system, If a battery will last entire race) A friend of mine (about 25 years ago) ran a Sportster like this (also stripped oil tank and pump, gas tank was a pint or quart pressurized metal jar) for 1/4 mile drags.

ghost4life · Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:10 pm

no what im talking about is just running on the stator no battery and limated wireing i just need to know if the stator will run the lights and the bike too the main harness on my bike is a rats nest i have the rectafier and no regulator i just need to see if i can get spark with out the regulator or if you guys know what bikes i could steal a reg and rec combo from. i have seen guys with honda coppers running total loss but could not get any more info about it thank you for you help