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<blockquote data-quote="Scout63" data-source="post: 163075" data-attributes="member: 5447"><p>I am getting my new to me ‘46 Rapide ready for a first start. I’ve replaced tubes and tires, battery, plugs and fluids and rebuilt the carbs and fuel lines. I’m also in the process of derusting a heavily rusted tank interior, although the outside is very nice. I believe the bike was rebuilt in the 1980’s, but all of the electricals, including switches, appear to be original spec 6v items. Are there any must-do upgrades for basic safety and reliability purposes? I am thinking that installing relays for the lights and horn and a main fuse should be done as the handlebar light switch looks pretty ominous. Can this be done with a 6v system? Should I just convert to 12v negative earth or is this a huge job? I’ll post separately about the ignition system when I get to that. Thanks so much. Ben</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scout63, post: 163075, member: 5447"] I am getting my new to me ‘46 Rapide ready for a first start. I’ve replaced tubes and tires, battery, plugs and fluids and rebuilt the carbs and fuel lines. I’m also in the process of derusting a heavily rusted tank interior, although the outside is very nice. I believe the bike was rebuilt in the 1980’s, but all of the electricals, including switches, appear to be original spec 6v items. Are there any must-do upgrades for basic safety and reliability purposes? I am thinking that installing relays for the lights and horn and a main fuse should be done as the handlebar light switch looks pretty ominous. Can this be done with a 6v system? Should I just convert to 12v negative earth or is this a huge job? I’ll post separately about the ignition system when I get to that. Thanks so much. Ben [/QUOTE]
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