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Thanks for clearing things up.

Thats where i got confused, looks like i have some re-wiring to do. sucks.

So to expand with what you are saying, simply turning on lights when in motion will satisfy the HTA reqt, therefore having a '77 bike with no "auto" running headlamp will not cause the bike to fail safety?

Thats the thing, it was NOT designed to kick with any draw on the battery. Charging system is marginal at best, now with the added load of a headlight and tail light, i think i will have hard starting issues. and it does use an AC generator and seperate rectifier. Later models have a different...

No starter, kick only. I will use the wiring diagram from a 78 that uses a relay for the headlight and is the same otherwise. I think it uses an ignition coil for the relay switch. Thanks everyone.

Again thanks for the detailed info. But still need to know if i NEED to do it. if i do, that is the way i will go. i would also tie in the tail light for more visibility.

Thanks thats a good idea. However, do i have to do it? It came from the factory without it, do i need to retro fit it? I plan on riding with lights on regardless, that is not in question. I dont want to get to the garage for safety and be told that it needs a running headlamp, plate lights etc...

Yes, high and low. The bike doesnt use perm magnets on generator, relies on battery to magnetize rotor. My concern is headlight drawing power when trying to start, otherwise i would just wire it into 12v power on. There is no provision for plate lighting either.

Hey guys, need some help understanding the headlight requirements in Ontario. Read that anything from 1970 on needs a running headlamp anytime motor is running. My bike is a 1977 and i am almost finished re-wiring it, there is no running headlamp. Light switch turns it off, engine running or...