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Old 03-07-2013 | 06:20 PM
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Hello all im a first time bike owner so some stuff j say may sound stupid. Ive been reading alot of forums can anybody tell me if it can jump my bike battery with a car battery if car is not started. Can anybody tell me of all bikes are 12 volt electrical systems i have a 1980 ltd kz440 i bought it a couple weeks ago and rode it home ran great since then i havnt been able to start the bike all help will be appreciated.
 
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Old 03-07-2013 | 07:37 PM
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You can jump start it with any 12 volt battery including a car battery. 12 volts is 12 volts..most all modern motorcycles are 12 volts
 
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Old 03-07-2013 | 08:08 PM
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Ok even though its an 1980 its still ok?
 
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