Looking for a conversion
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stuntrider
- Cucciolo - the Lil Pup
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Looking for a conversion
Hey guys I was wondering if someone might know where to find one,because I sure can't.I have a 1972 450 rt and I want to go from 6v to 12v.If anyone could help me out that would be great.Thanks
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Craig in France
- Paso 906
- Posts: 974
- Joined: Tue Mar 23, 2004 3:58 pm
- Location: Montpellier, France
Hi Stuntrider
In addition to Eldert's advice, you might want to talk to Phil Hitchcock at Road and Race, go http://www.roadandrace.com.au/index.html.
I quote from an e-mail of his, sent back in July (prices are in Australian dollars, btw):
"12V for singles - YEEEHAAA! I now have a 12V, 3 phase, 18 amp alternator that can be fitted to any OHC single. NO, it is NOT a drop-in fit but, when I have finished making up some adaptors & a kit, it will be.
GOOD news - if you already have an alternator with a 6 magnet rotor, all you will need is the stator, adaptor plate & regulator which will be supplied as a kit for around $ 400.
BAD news (but not too bad) - for bikes with a magneto such as early 175 - 200 - SCR etc you will also need a rotor which will add approx $200 to the price.
GREAT news - no more flat batteries. You will be able to run up to a 65w headlight, bloody amazing - you will be able to run all sorts of kit electronic ignitions that require 12v - you can use a decent gel cell battery, so no more worries about acid spills."
There is also a Spanish supplier of a 12 volt ignition system which comes complete with new alternator. The system is, apparently, good; but he is unfortunately very difficult to get hold of. Go www.electronicademotos.com.
HTH
Craig in UK
In addition to Eldert's advice, you might want to talk to Phil Hitchcock at Road and Race, go http://www.roadandrace.com.au/index.html.
I quote from an e-mail of his, sent back in July (prices are in Australian dollars, btw):
"12V for singles - YEEEHAAA! I now have a 12V, 3 phase, 18 amp alternator that can be fitted to any OHC single. NO, it is NOT a drop-in fit but, when I have finished making up some adaptors & a kit, it will be.
GOOD news - if you already have an alternator with a 6 magnet rotor, all you will need is the stator, adaptor plate & regulator which will be supplied as a kit for around $ 400.
BAD news (but not too bad) - for bikes with a magneto such as early 175 - 200 - SCR etc you will also need a rotor which will add approx $200 to the price.
GREAT news - no more flat batteries. You will be able to run up to a 65w headlight, bloody amazing - you will be able to run all sorts of kit electronic ignitions that require 12v - you can use a decent gel cell battery, so no more worries about acid spills."
There is also a Spanish supplier of a 12 volt ignition system which comes complete with new alternator. The system is, apparently, good; but he is unfortunately very difficult to get hold of. Go www.electronicademotos.com.
HTH
Craig in UK
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Craig in France
- Paso 906
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- Joined: Tue Mar 23, 2004 3:58 pm
- Location: Montpellier, France
Hi Stuntrider (again)
Just seen that Mario Sassi also does a full kit with alternator - go http://www.oldracingspareparts.com/parts_s/01R0045.htm
Could be expensive, mind ...
Ciao
Craig
Just seen that Mario Sassi also does a full kit with alternator - go http://www.oldracingspareparts.com/parts_s/01R0045.htm
Could be expensive, mind ...
Ciao
Craig