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Originally Posted by dcb
re: cap, Just, grab the biggest cap from your parts pile and replace the battery with it and see what happens. Get the polarity right (it should have a - somewhere on it) and make sure it can handle at least 6v, (most likely it can). Lets move it to your bike thread though.
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I'd probably go with 12 VDC minimum. There will be a peak voltage from a rectified AC, 8 V * 1.414 ~= 11.31 VDC.
I do like the idea of using a cap to smooth the alternator output. However, the kick starter still needs voltage for the spark ... unless it has a magneto setup.
What make and model of motorcycle? We may find enough information to figure it out.
Bob Wilson