connor Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 The electrics on my bike are 6v but its a 1982 model so its old, how easy is it to convert it to 12v, then I could have brighter lights, proper indicators, I'm assuming its not a simple task, anybody out there have any idea of what I'd need to do. muchos grassyarse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlymo Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 If it runs any sort of digital ignition, I think it may be a bit of a mare since you'll need to have 12V to stuff that'll take it, then regulate down to 6V for the CDI unit any anything else that'd fry. Also change all bulbs, relays, possibly beef up wiring, change the generator. Easier to get a new bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addiction269 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 your best bet is to speak to anyone you know who's into scooters(lambrettas and vespas etc) as this is quite a common mod with them and may be able to steer you in the right direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 What's the bike and does it have electonic ignition? If it does, you're probably screwed. A 1982 bike, it could have either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 What's the bike and does it have electonic ignition? If it does, you're probably screwed. A 1982 bike, it could have either. Its a Suzuki DR400, no electronic ignition as its a kick start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addiction269 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 definately find a scooter bloke then as someone i know has just had the dr400 engine fitted in a lambretta frame by a company that specialises in things like that, and it has all new electrics could be a kit or custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Its a Suzuki DR400, no electronic ignition as its a kick start. It can still have electronic ignition on it with nothing but a push start down a hill! Electronic ignition refers to how the spark is generated, rather than how the bike is started into life in the morning; it's the ignition circuit not the starting circuit, if you see what I mean. If it has a points type ignition then it'll be a whole lot easier to convert than if it has an ECU of some sort to generate the sprk, as that'll most likely need whatever voltage it's designed to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbloke Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Not familiar with the DR400 , but I reckon you're better off getting 6 volt halogen conversion bulb for the headlight. I have a really old Kawasaki with marginal charging , so I used 10 or 15 watt indicator bulbs . Have to find a new flasher can for that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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