Battery/magneto ignition for XL500S

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Battery/magneto ignition for XL500S

Battery/magneto ignition for XL500S 
Forrest W said 2015-06-15 00:57 
 
The battery is dead on my 1980 XL500S and I was wondering if there is a magneto to provide spark, independent of the battery. I think the 6-volt battery on this bike is only for the lights. Do any of you know? 
 
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