I have a 64 FLH that I am restoring. I want to convert it to 12v but also want to keep the split fire distributor/circuit breaker. The problem is that I can only find the single coils in 6v. Anyone have any ideas? (Either where to find 12v single ignition coils or maybe a coil which is really two coils in one.)

I do know that Cycle Electric makes a drop in 12v generator with a regulator
built on and their is a battery spacer that I can use with a small 12v Yuasa
battery, so my only challenge is finding 12v coils.

Cheers,

Phread

 

My question would be what are you trying to gain --

the twin point dist as you have works with two coils the 6V ones were small but the cover was oversized so they fit under it / But triumph bike 1970s they have 12 volt copys of the old lucas ones they are small and made in germany

if you have a bike that original you will in deed take 5,000 in value away from it carving it up for some idea - back in the day when this stuff was dirt cheap we would just swap for a single point dist and use a box coil 12 volt and away you go --

 

if you are just after a bright headlight- this is a 6 v H4 halogen...I used to have to bring back from Germany...now you can buy here:

http://store.candlepower.com/bconah4ha60b.html


just get a recent take off housing from a H-D and ride....

Mike

 

You can just put in a ballast resistor in the wire to the coil, used to be in all the older cars so they didn't burn up the 6 volt coils and points with 12 volts.
Just get a generic one nothing fancy needed.

 

There is a way to do it with 12 volt coils. I saw it on the web. Just cannot recall where. Used 12 volt coils from a Jap bike. It can be done. Keep searching. Some vintage HD site.

 

Here ya go. I did all the work for ya. lol. Looks Like Dyna DC10-1 coil set is what you need.
http://www.caimag.com/wordpress/2012...-coil-upgrade/

 

Gentlemen:

Thanks for your responses. My goal was two-fold: brighter lighting (for all lights),
and the ability to have the ease of a 12v electrical system (my oldest bike is a 1937
and though I have 6v chargers all over my garage, I've discovered most dealership
and even after-market shops do not!).

I like the idea of the dual coil from Old96. I appreciate the help!

 

FYI, I am looking for one of the dual-coil brackets if anyone has one in there junk drawer.

 

you are a 1/2 hour from me up 206 stanhope - on the 24th the colonial chapter of the AMCA has a meeting in stanhope you should ride up and meet the guys - shaley jakes on 183 around noon - lots of the guys vend at the antique events