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I've got this 6v Kaw Bison, has a magneto and simple diode rectifier but no regulator. I prefer a clean electric supply so I would like to build in a regulator somewhere.
I've built some power supplies for guitar electronics and tube amps but this is uncharted territory for me. I was wondering if anyone could help with a link or schematic? Google isn't turning up much.
I have multiple wires coming off the magneto to the ignition key, one runs the "day" key position (power to the rectifier, stop lamp, signals etc) and the "night" key position (which also sends juice to headlight, tail light and dash lights). It appears that the rectifier serves to soak up the extra power because it is only connected in day position when the headlight and other lights are on. I've read on other bikes it is a zener diode which converts excess voltage to heat as a simple explanation. My guess is in night position the lamps use up the current that the rectifier converts to heat when they are not used.
Since I plan on running in "night" mode at all times so I have a headlight I'm concerned more at this point about surges blowing bulbs and excess voltage overcharging the battery, which are issues that unregulated bikes can have.
Any help?
I've built some power supplies for guitar electronics and tube amps but this is uncharted territory for me. I was wondering if anyone could help with a link or schematic? Google isn't turning up much.
I have multiple wires coming off the magneto to the ignition key, one runs the "day" key position (power to the rectifier, stop lamp, signals etc) and the "night" key position (which also sends juice to headlight, tail light and dash lights). It appears that the rectifier serves to soak up the extra power because it is only connected in day position when the headlight and other lights are on. I've read on other bikes it is a zener diode which converts excess voltage to heat as a simple explanation. My guess is in night position the lamps use up the current that the rectifier converts to heat when they are not used.
Since I plan on running in "night" mode at all times so I have a headlight I'm concerned more at this point about surges blowing bulbs and excess voltage overcharging the battery, which are issues that unregulated bikes can have.
Any help?
