Quick update, I had been running my 200 with a dead battery for years, and still was able to drive at night with lights and brake lights. I finally removed the battery completely after posting this and all is well. I still have lights and brake lights with no difference. I removed the battery box as well. There is a slight fluctuation in head lamp brightness between idle and full throttle but hardly enough to notice. I don't mind kick starting so this has been a positive improvement to get rid of the battery that had already broken off twice while dirt riding.
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