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hey all newbie here...i just brought home a 73 kawasaki 175cc f7 enduro 2101 miles got it running fine problem is no lights,keeps blowing headlight(someone obviously rigged a 12v high/low auto bulb in) also none of turns or tail light work, theres no batt in it, there is a batt box &spill tube but i cant see any batt cables ,any ideas,anyone have one of these bikes?? thks

A healthy battery is required for the electrics to work properly. It not only displays the tail light while the engine isn't running but it powers the turn signals and the horn.
Many smaller bikes use the battery as something of a voltage regulator.