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Why does the bike need a battery though if I only kick start it? I assumed (yes I said it) that as long as you a good ignition coils you will have enough spark for your plugs. How does a battery come into this? I am about a 2nd grader when it comes to electrical issues.

Hey guys! So I have been having a string of issues lately with getting my bike to start. I have an 81' xs400 (w/ kickstart). I changed spark plugs, oil, checked ignition coils, checked fuel lines, etc and throughout my trials, my bike has almost always started up within a few kicks (my...