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My guess is that the points could not handle the extra current from the 12v conversion. Might have to keep the ignition system on 6v and run the lighting stator windings on 12v. Just my thoughts. I've been silently following you through your build as I'm doing a 72 xl250 and would like to do the...
Looking for motion pro (probably) part numbers that I can use with my single vm32. Looking for throttle housings and throttle cable. Thanks.
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Hey fellas, how does one maintain the patina of an old tank? I do not want to sand down and make it look like new, I want the tank to be original. It does have some surface rust. Not sure how to do it. Ideas from people hat have done this please.
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Nice pegs, is that the stock shift lever? Mine is all messed up, was looking for an aftermarket one with similar bend. Got any ideas? Probably a moose one or the likes.
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Ok, in my state, only lights required are headlight and tail/brake light. But finding a decent 6v aftermarket headlight is difficult. Was going to go full LED. So 12v would be good, but still doable with 6V, but not as easy. And current draw as we all know is significantly less with LEDs...
So I'm a bit interested in this "Vermont" title and registration thing. Where can I learn more? Anybody care to elaborate a bit? Thanks. Oh and I'm following for the build as well
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Love it so far Sheep! Good inspiration to get back onto my project. Just started cleaning up the wheels last night. Engine is done though and frame is de-tabbed!
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Good luck, I've got a 1972 xl250 I'm been very slowly working on as well, someday I'll get around to a build thread.
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I am a big guy at 6’4 on this bike. Mocking up footpeg mounts
We bought a house and I finally built a moto work table, so much easier on the knees and back
License Plate Stuff
Custom foot peg mounts/linkage
Slave Master
OK, so I never got around to painting everything and making it look...
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