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Congrats to this jewel!
This might help, but be careful !
http://www.antique-engine.ns.ca/

Regards from Duesseldorf, Germany

Kuki

Del,

Thanks a lot for the link.
Will try to get it there !

Andy, looks like this is the solution for you!

Cheers and kind regards

Kuki

Hi Andy,

I phoned the only WestCo dealer in Germany to find out
that he only sells the ones that fit into their Mazda cars.

No chance for the 12V12B-4, sorry!

Cheers and kind regards

Kuki

Hi Andy,

sorry to disappoint you. I've searched for these specific batteries
in Germany only to find out that the manufacturer doesn't
have a dealer over here.

I'm presently using a small VARTA 12 V 7Ah gel battery (bloody expensive, about 200 US$).

To your problem: I am not quite sure about the ...

Hi Steve,

Thanks for your kind attention.

The SVR 14 AGM seems the best choice for me
although I would have to remove the rubber tray.

Now looking for the product here in Germany.
Too bad you don't ship them to Europe.

By the way : I tried to order some carb parts via
your shop but my shopping ...

Dear All,

I restored my old `76 860 GT cafe racer and
installed a new 12V 7 Ah battery last year. Unfortunately
it broke down completely after only one year.
I know that its capacity is below the standard 12 Ah.
It seems like it has been overcharged.
However, the generator and voltage regulator ...

Dear all,

thanks for your kind attention.
One thing I forgot: Once the engine is
warm and I start it with the chokes activated,
it only revs up to about 2000 rpm and does it without
leaving black smoke from the Contis. Strange ....

Kind regards

Kuki

Dear Steve,

Thanks a lot for the reply.

I did clean the carbs and installed new
seals before.

Never had that with the cable chokes, maybe
because they can be adjusted.

However, using only one choke does the trick.

Restored my bike after having it standing in the
cellar for 20 years, will post ...

Hello there,

I have browsed through the forum to find a possible solution for
my problem but to no avail.

I own a 76 860 GT cafe racer and I have removed the cable
choke to replace it with a lever choke.
The carbs are 32 mm PHF.

Here's my problem:
With the chokes activated the engine starts with ...