Help!

[chrisf]

Hi All:


I could use some help. I have this project: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=12691.70 that badly needs a headlight--a huge headlight. Thing is, it's a 6v bike. Ideally, I'll use a 7 or 8" 6v headlight, but those are hard to find. Please let me know if you are aware of one.


Alternatively, I could modify a CB360 or whatever headlight. Thing is, most of the ones I've found are sealed, meaning a 6v conversion would be challenging. Any thoughts on how I could do this?


Finally, please let me know if you have a good headlight and/or candidate available. I'm in the buying mood.


--Cheers, Chris

 

[Flugtechnik]

Can you just get a new holgen lamp like this one from DCC and then get a 6V Holgen bulb?

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-streetfighter-motorcycle-parts-satin-black-7-inch-british-headlight-bucket-66-65068.html

With this bulb....

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=6v+halogen+55w&hl=en&cid=15482074814595266874&ei=tntVTZ2eK4zMiwTT3PirAg&sa=title&ved=0CBYQ8wIwATgA#p

 

[VonYinzer]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEALED-BEAM-GLASS-HEAD-LIGHT-HEADLIGHT-BULBS-PAIR-6V-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZMakeQ3aVolkswagenQQhashZitem483ef1b564QQitemZ310293673316QQptZVintageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

All 66 and below VWs had 7" 6v headlights. $25 for a pair isnt bad, or you can pick up a bulb at any auto parts store.

 

[VonYinzer]

I also may have a nice 7" headlight, complete, that I can hook ya up with on the real cheap. Ill check when I get home from work to make sure its still in the garage.

 

[mysta2]

Dude, that's a breeze:


http://www.jpcycles.com/product/310-019?utm_source=googleproducts&utm_medium=cse


Old bugs and jeeps all had 6 volt systems for a long time (mid sixties) and there's a ton of aftermarket stuff for to those

 

[chrisf]

Upon further research, it looks like I can convert to a 12v system pretty easily--like a $15 rectifier/regulator and a 12v battery. I'm not sure I want to go that route, but it does mean I can run an LED Titmouse taillight from Afterhours Choppers.

Evidently, 6v is pretty hard on the system. If I do go 12v, I am certainly interested in cast off headlights. Thanks Von!

If I go the Flugtechnik method, is it pretty easy to swap lenses into the bucket? I've never done it before.

--Thanks, Chris

 

[Hoofhearted]

I thought I could help. I have an 8" headlight shell out in the garage. Came of a BSA or something. Had it so long I forget the details. Unfortunately its basically the shell. No glass or bulb fittings.

 

[Midcoastcustoms]

Upon further research, it looks like I can convert to a 12v system pretty easily--like a $15 rectifier/regulator and a 12v battery. I'm not sure I want to go that route, but it does mean I can run an LED Titmouse taillight from Afterhours Choppers.

Evidently, 6v is pretty hard on the system. If I do go 12v, I am certainly interested in cast off headlights. Thanks Von!

If I go the Flugtechnik method, is it pretty easy to swap lenses into the bucket? I've never done it before.

--Thanks, Chris

I am by now means an expert but how will you charge a 12v battery with a 6v alternator or generator? Will coils/condensers need to be changed? Also is your system 6 volt positive or negative ground. Most 6 volt old cars/tractors I have worked on were POSITIVE ground. Just a few things to consider, btw build looks awesome!

 

[chrisf]

Hi:


Here is what I found on converting these old 6v bikes to 12v. http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-647699.html


THB, just a good 6v headlight and a cool taillight that will accept a 6v bulb will be fine.


--Thanks, Chris

 

[t71ford]

Is there a specific reason you want to stay with 6 volt system--nostalgia, throwback, etc? If not, then I would do anything I could to get rid of it. Electrics since 1955 have been 12 volt, making any six volt items a PITA to work with. I converted my '54 Ford Customline to 12V for that reason, and enjoyed better lights and starts, and was then able to add any accessory I wanted to without resistor packs and the like. FWIW, but if you can change, I think you would be better served.

 

[bradj]

I also may have a nice 7" headlight, complete, that I can hook ya up with on the real cheap. Ill check when I get home from work to make sure its still in the garage.

shit you could land a plane with that fuckin headlight think of how much more space you will have if you get rid of that light mike

 

[VonYinzer]

Haha... Its actually a different light Brad, but that thing is HUGE!