1960 12volt conversion
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Cruiser
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From: Mediapolis, IA
1960 12volt conversion
I have a 1960 FLH with Side car that I'm putting electric start on. Doing this requires me to convert it to 12v. I'm buying a generator from Cycle Electric. My question is: What else do I need to change? I'm thinking I need a 5ohm coil and new light bulbs. Is that it?
Tourer
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
you'll need to change out the inner and outer to a 65 so it'll accept the solenoid and starter. Also the clutch basket will have to have the ring gear on it. Voltage regulator, horn. I think you'll need to change out the engine cc shaft. But I'm not 100 percent sure about that. 
Oil tank if you're not running one that will allow clearance for your starter motor.
I changed mine to 12v years ago. Glad I did not only the brighter lights also 6v bulbs and related items are getting $$$$. Good luck and keep us informed.
Oil tank if you're not running one that will allow clearance for your starter motor. I changed mine to 12v years ago. Glad I did not only the brighter lights also 6v bulbs and related items are getting $$$$. Good luck and keep us informed.
Road Master
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From: San Diego (Poway), CA
Yep sure is and you can keep you tin primary too.
http://www.bikernet.com/garage/PageV...sp?PageID=2408
You will have to change your coil and all light bulbs (including dash) to 12 volt bulbs within 5 seconds of using the 6 volt bulbs.
I'm looking at this instead of a generator.
http://www.jpcycles.com/Search/Produ...sults=10&No=20
I don't know who makes it yet, still researching. Info about mafgr or use from anyone here?
http://www.bikernet.com/garage/PageV...sp?PageID=2408
You will have to change your coil and all light bulbs (including dash) to 12 volt bulbs within 5 seconds of using the 6 volt bulbs.
I'm looking at this instead of a generator.
http://www.jpcycles.com/Search/Produ...sults=10&No=20
I don't know who makes it yet, still researching. Info about mafgr or use from anyone here?
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I converted a 41 knuckle to 12 volt about 25 years ago , but I think all I did was use a 12 volt generator from a panhead , eliminated the the voltage regulator as it's built into the newer generator , changed the coil and all bulbs , that about it as far as I can remember , it was a long time ago.
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