Thanks to folks here I'm sorting through most of the issues on my '48 Chief and even had the bike out for a 40 mi ride last weekend. It ran well and was really fun. These old bikes are quicker than I would have thought and the brakes were fine as long as I didn't go too fast.
Now that it started raining I'm getting to a couple of new projects on the bike. The first is upgrading the charging system. I sent the generator out to Indian Frank yesterday so he can go through it and also upgrade the regulator to solid state. My goals are to be able to ride with the lights on at all times, and to get rid of the battery I have to fill. If I go with 12v I'm aware I need to change the bulbs and coil, and Frank tells me the points and condenser should work fine with a 12v system as long as I have the right coil.
I have a few questions:
- I still haven't decided 6v vs 12v, but I'm leaning toward 12v. Frank can do either for the same price. Right now I'm not going to get the bike judged, but I may some day. If I convert to 12v and the generator and regulator look completely stock, and I use a good battery shell from Starklite, would this be acceptable to a judge? What about a 12v headlight?
- Can anyone provide parts/links for 12v LED tail bulbs?
- What 12v battery have people used in a shell without problems?
Thanks!
Now that it started raining I'm getting to a couple of new projects on the bike. The first is upgrading the charging system. I sent the generator out to Indian Frank yesterday so he can go through it and also upgrade the regulator to solid state. My goals are to be able to ride with the lights on at all times, and to get rid of the battery I have to fill. If I go with 12v I'm aware I need to change the bulbs and coil, and Frank tells me the points and condenser should work fine with a 12v system as long as I have the right coil.
I have a few questions:
- I still haven't decided 6v vs 12v, but I'm leaning toward 12v. Frank can do either for the same price. Right now I'm not going to get the bike judged, but I may some day. If I convert to 12v and the generator and regulator look completely stock, and I use a good battery shell from Starklite, would this be acceptable to a judge? What about a 12v headlight?
- Can anyone provide parts/links for 12v LED tail bulbs?
- What 12v battery have people used in a shell without problems?
Thanks!
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