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I'm guessing that the builder relocated the battery, potentially under the transmission where the exhaust servo module was located...?

I wonder if the builder is aware of the $1,000 compensation Credit for disabling the Reverse functionality...
I'd like to know what it weighs.... and the figures on the motor.

From the post....
“One of the highlights of Nigel’s BMW chopper is the Morris Magneto ignition he adapted from traditional Harley applications,” says Bryan. “Nigel was nice enough to take the time out of his Australian fabrication shop activities to answer some of my questions about adapting this type of unit. Shockingly, Nigel said it was pretty easy!”
The Morris Magneto is mounted at the top of the engine, right at the front, above the timing cover. It’s driven by a belt (using Ducati belt tensioners), which spins a magnet inside a field of windings. The magneto acts very much like a car alternator. That, paired with a very vintage Morris points setup, is how the spark plugs get their power, and the ignition timing is set. It also looks bloody awesome."
 
I'd like to know what it weighs.... and the figures on the motor.

From the post....
“One of the highlights of Nigel’s BMW chopper is the Morris Magneto ignition he adapted from traditional Harley applications,” says Bryan. “Nigel was nice enough to take the time out of his Australian fabrication shop activities to answer some of my questions about adapting this type of unit. Shockingly, Nigel said it was pretty easy!”
The Morris Magneto is mounted at the top of the engine, right at the front, above the timing cover. It’s driven by a belt (using Ducati belt tensioners), which spins a magnet inside a field of windings. The magneto acts very much like a car alternator. That, paired with a very vintage Morris points setup, is how the spark plugs get their power, and the ignition timing is set. It also looks bloody awesome."
I'm somewhat familiar with this circuit, or at least Harley-Davidson's first early attempt at introducing solid state into their ignition system; the below images are from an older HD service manual that I used to adjust the timing on a buddy's HD (I think 1972)??

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