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keith

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xt 500
« on: January 20, 2012, 04:39:32 PM »
hi just bought a basket case 79 xt 500 would like 12v lights etc is there an easy way to convert it
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guest295

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Re: xt 500
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2012, 09:07:07 AM »
The alternator puts out enough volts but you'll have to change the reg-rec and everything else electrical. The wiring will be fine. I'm not sure about the ignition system; some bikes have a separate coil for that, which may cause a problem.
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keith

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Re: xt 500
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2012, 09:34:24 AM »
cheers i will have to change most of it any way
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SteveC#222

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Re: xt 500
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2012, 10:56:09 AM »
If you put 'Yamaha xt500 12 volt conversion' into google it brings up a number of hits. Seems there are several ways to do it from rigging it so you get 6v ignition but 12 v lights, to full stator swap and expensive conversion kits. Definately do-able.

http://10238a.webalistic.net/?section=11622

Paul Goff also made a number of 6vto 12v conversions mainly for brit stuff.
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keith

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Re: xt 500
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2012, 02:37:21 PM »
thanks a lot I ll look into it
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velo

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Re: xt 500
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2012, 10:16:43 PM »
Try Marcus at Rex's Speedshop, Cambridgeshure.  It comes up with Google.
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keith

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Re: xt 500
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2012, 10:08:45 AM »
checked out Rex.s Just what I need thanks
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