Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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I don't want to go the trouble of converting the original WIPAC electrics on my AJS Model 8 to 12v but I would like to add LED indicators. There are loads of 12v options but very few 6v. If I took a feed from the battery could I just insert a 6v-12v step up box such as this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIGITEN-DC-6 ... SwHUlbm5cB

and use a kit for 12v indicators, leaving the rest of the electrics untouched?

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Re: Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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I fitted a 6v led kit from Paul Goff. Bit pricey but good quality and service and they work well and look good too imho. Got the torpedo shape in black finish, chrome is available.

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Re: Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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Welcome, Brian.
Have look at this thread from a couple of days ago:

http://www.jampot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=23944
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Re: Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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Cheers Spriddler and Expat,

that was the thread which inspired me to find the step up I am considering. The one recommended in the thread doesn't look robust enough for motorcycle use and it looks like you would have to solder the connections. I'd be happy to pay a little extra for the encapsulated one I found.

Goff is rather expensive and has a restricted range - there are some very reasonable 12v kits on Ebay. I'm mostly asking in case there are any pitfalls I should avoid - I think the main one is that LEDs are polarity sensitive.
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Re: Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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pev999 wrote:Goff is rather expensive and has a restricted range - .......
Cuh! Just like the online Dating Service then. ;)
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Re: Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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If your going to fit that 6v thingy you might as well go 12v its easy peasy
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Re: Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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SPRIDDLER wrote:
pev999 wrote:Goff is rather expensive and has a restricted range - .......
Cuh! Just like the online Dating Service then. ;)

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Re: Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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Cheap shots and sarcasm aside - when there are deals like this available I know where my money is going:

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Re: Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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I don't think the polarity of those winkers will be a problem as they have 2 wires, just reverse them for positive earth. Have to say though I do agree with Rangy that, as it's an alternator system, you'd be much better off converting to 12v. You could also do it negative earth while you're at it. 12volt system is so much better and simpler than 6volt.
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Re: Idea for adding 12v LED indicators to a 6v system

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I'm mostly asking in case there are any pitfalls I should avoid - I think the main one is that LEDs are polarity sensitive.[/quote]


Not a pitfall exactly but led indicators need a compatible flasher unit of course. Best one I found was from Dynamoregulatorconversions.com.

Have to say that the mounting thread length on your example looks rather short.

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