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Re: 82 CB750sc spark and fuel no worky? Need assistance!!

Posted by LukeM on Nov 07, 2012; 2:50pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/82-CB750sc-spark-and-fuel-no-worky-Need-assistance-tp4031812p4031831.html

You _can_ use a car battery and jumper cables to jump start a motorcycle.  However, do NOT use a running car to do this.  The current from an idling car alternator can go over 50-60 amperes, which will blow a great deal of the motorcycle's electrical system (fuses, reg/rec, headlight, etc).

Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.