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Default 1965 xlch Sportster electronic ignition conversion

I have a 1965 XLCh.
The Magneto is bad&gt\\; i am converting it to a mallory Distibutor FOG Hollow-236 bucks and a 12volt 3 ohm coil50 bucks...Now i am having a problem with figuring out if i have to put a battery on it or a capacitor will work. If battery is my only option is there anywhere to place a battery on this bike? I havent recieved the bike yet and have no idea...and what wire will i need to run for the electronic ignition?:
 
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