1978 cm185

Hello, Im Mark and I live in a very small town in Maine. I have had several motorcycles but recently picked up a 1978 CM185T. This bike was in pieces but turns over fine but unfortunately it was missing a few things so Im working to make a slightly modified scrambler/brat as the frame was...

Hi guys, kinda new here but posted last summer about a 1978 CM185 that I had recently purchased. Now that I am out of winter hibernation I have started working on the bike again with hopes of getting it running. It's getting closer (couple small backfires) but still not turning over. So far I...

Here's a dumb question: Do 1978 (6 volt) CM185s start only by kick or with the electric starter? I busted out my multimeter and have tested my electric and traced from the battery to the end of the line and I get good juice throughout. I also get the starter to run and run. I have juice at...