changed 6v batt to 12V.. the end?

[tionghan]

hi i changed my Rxk 6v batt to 12V .. and change new headlight , meter etc.. but one mech told me if i change to 12v i also must change the rectifier coil etc.. is it so??

 

so far the only problem is my rear light always blow... brake light is ok ..

[12dominic]

yap expensive

[ProFatSir]

you must change the coil and rectifier....maybe the whole wiring harness also need to change.

go to ah hee at Hamilton road.

[shiraz]

Why change the batt to 12v when the parts are designed to run on 6v?!

 

Best is to change back to 6v batt and if you want to, change to a higher amp coil if you got funny stuff like lights and a radio on your bike.

[arthur_chan]

only rear light always blow could be wiring problem, some wire manage to cross/short themself, causing the bulb to blow.

[crazydj]

Or sometimes changed to wrong bulb. Happened to my meter bulbs. I always changed to 3V ones then will always blow. And the meter also very hot. In the end, found out and changed to the standard 1.7v ones. Not as bright but never blow or hot.

[ezzyoiler]

electrical 101....6v to 12 v ...and others did not change to 12v compatibility..??

lets see how the bike performs....it is going to be an expensive experience..

[ben1112]

Obviously you guys do not know that it is quite a common mod on RXKs and many have done it and succeeded, hence the unnecessary comments. Maybe TS "really wanted" to install LED lights and a 'Radio' that most if not all, runs on 12V, hence the change from 6v-12v.

 

2 pence from Rxk ex-owner.

 

TS: Didn't the shop do the "whole package" for you? You would need the 12V rectifier.

[tionghan]

you must change the coil and rectifier....maybe the whole wiring harness also need to change.

go to ah hee at Hamilton road.

at first when i went to ah hee he told me got problem then go back.. hmm maybe he foresee there will be

Why change the batt to 12v when the parts are designed to run on 6v?!

 

Best is to change back to 6v batt and if you want to, change to a higher amp coil if you got funny stuff like lights and a radio on your bike.

ya i actually thought of changing back to 6v batt.. dunno united got sell not

only rear light always blow could be wiring problem, some wire manage to cross/short themself, causing the bulb to blow.

i really hope so

Or sometimes changed to wrong bulb. Happened to my meter bulbs. I always changed to 3V ones then will always blow. And the meter also very hot. In the end, found out and changed to the standard 1.7v ones. Not as bright but never blow or hot.

i went to nearby motor shop they told me all bulb standard leh.. okok will try higher V bulb

Obviously you guys do not know that it is quite a common mod on RXKs and many have done it and succeeded, hence the unnecessary comments. Maybe TS "really wanted" to install LED lights and a 'Radio' that most if not all, runs on 12V, hence the change from 6v-12v.

 

2 pence from Rxk ex-owner.

 

TS: Didn't the shop do the "whole package" for you? You would need the 12V rectifier.

 

hehe thanks bro.. ah hee didn't mention leh.. is it i only need to get the 12v rectifier and that's all? if its too many things i might just change back to 6V since i not really into led .. just that i thought a louder horn and also i changed a new meter and new headlight hence the 12V

[tionghan]

electrical 101....6v to 12 v ...and others did not change to 12v compatibility..??

lets see how the bike performs....it is going to be an expensive experience..

 

erm somehow the bike seems smoother .. dunno is it just me... had changed for about a month liao.. so far so good (pray pray)

[ezzyoiler]

your battery not be charge properly to 12v....watch out for this to happen..

you will be back to where you started...

[yeukeong]

hi, just to share my journey how my rxk is coverted to 12v.

 

1. Change battery, bulbs & signal condenser - head light dont seen bright n battery feel weak!!!

 

2. Change the entire head light assembly that use the same bulb as RXZ - still dont look bright..

 

3. Change 12V rectifier - charging improved n battery feel stronger now but head light still dont seen bright enough

 

4. Change lighting coil - head light is bright but dont last long (always blow!!!!) and spoilt my 12V IU.....very sad...

 

5. Remove 12V rectifier & stock regulator & install RXZ rectifier/regulator --- head light is bright, feel the bike is more powerful now...

 

After few weeks....... ignition coil spoilt.....after few weeks charging coil spoilt......

 

6 months till today nothing go wrong anymore.....

 

Very expensive experience.......hope u can learn somethings from what i hv go through.

[tionghan]

wa.. seems like the best choice for me now is to change back to 6v ..

hi, just to share my journey how my rxk is coverted to 12v.

 

1. Change battery, bulbs & signal condenser - head light dont seen bright n battery feel weak!!!

 

2. Change the entire head light assembly that use the same bulb as RXZ - still dont look bright..

 

3. Change 12V rectifier - charging improved n battery feel stronger now but head light still dont seen bright enough

 

4. Change lighting coil - head light is bright but dont last long (always blow!!!!) and spoilt my 12V IU.....very sad...

 

5. Remove 12V rectifier & stock regulator & install RXZ rectifier/regulator --- head light is bright, feel the bike is more powerful now...

 

After few weeks....... ignition coil spoilt.....after few weeks charging coil spoilt......

 

6 months till today nothing go wrong anymore.....

 

Very expensive experience.......hope u can learn somethings from what i hv go through.

[0401897D]

bro..just stick to 6v lah...rxk old bike ..sure got wiring prob...same like mine...my left signal light the wiring kuku already..1st go the mechanic n change the signal lights coz $$ den spoil again..next few weeks repair myself, ok...spoilt again..by tat time...i already pass inspection...so dun bother already.

 

if uwant to change to 12v..might as well change the whole electrical system so tat it can cope wif the higher voltage which cost hundreds