Thanks to everyone who has patiently answered my numerous questions over the past year.( and a special thanks to Dyno Dave) The machine starts every time on 1st kick. I am still going over things after putting it together from a rolling basket case.My red charging warning lite stays on all the time and the bike does not start without a battery. I am thinking that the mc2 capacitor? may be faulty and perhaps the alternator is not charging, but I have only ridden it for about 5 miles since resurecting it a couple of days ago. I really appreciate all of your input and help, thanks again everybody ! captain