KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas BLS Capacitor Kit (TPI & 4T FI)

KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas TPIs are great bikes, but one thing to be aware of is that the engine will not run if the battery is dead. If you're out riding and the battery dies, you'll be stuck. 

The Tokyo Offroad BLS (Battery-Less Starter) Capacitor Kit can be used with KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas TPI 2-strokes, allowing the bike to start and run when the battery is dead or removed. 

Two options are available:

• BLS Capacitor Kit
• BLS Capacitor Kit with PreCharge Harness

The PreCharge harness option allows connection of a 9V battery (not included) to precharge the BLS Capacitor and allow more consistent kick starting. A diode is used in the harness to protect the 9V battery the engine is running. It is recommended that a new 9V battery is kept in your backpack or airbox and connected if the motorcycle battery dies and kickstarting is required. 

The PreCharge Harness is not required for TPI motorcycles which do not have a kickstarter fitted (eg. 2020 TPI models) and can be hill/bump started easily. 

Kit Includes:

• Capacitor assembly (50V, 105°C rated capacitor, dipped to weatherproof, with wiring and 6mm terminals)
• Zip tie to secure capacitor during installation
  
• Weight: ~65g

The capacitor has two wire connections - red must be connected to the battery + terminal and black must be connected to the battery ground terminal. The BLS capacitor may be installed permanently, or temporarily during a battery issue. Following a start the engine will run normally even if the motorcycle battery is totally dead or removed. 

Note: If the battery has died the electric start will not work even if the BLS Capacitor Kit has been installed. To start the engine with the BLS Capacitor Kit installed it must be kick (select PreCharge Harness option), or bump/hill started. 

Note that some 2020 models are fitted with a capacitor stock. 2020 KTM SXF/XCF/XC and Husqvarva FC/FX/TX models have a factory fitted capacitor stock which will allow these bikes to be bump/hill started and run if the battery is dead. However, the 2020 KTM XC-W/XCF-W/EXC-F/EXC and Husqvarna TE/FE/FES do not have a capacitor fitted stock and require a BLS capacitor to bump/hill start and run if the battery is dead.

Warning: The BLS Capacitor stores electrical charge internally once it has been connected to the motorcycle battery or charging system. If the BLS Capacitor is uninstalled be sure to safely discharge it and avoid shorting the cable terminals together.