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<blockquote data-quote="ClassicBiker" data-source="post: 163082" data-attributes="member: 1632"><p>Ben,</p><p>How do you wish to convert to 12v? Do you want to convert your original 6v dynamo and regulator to 12v or do you want to swap it for an Alton? Myself I went the Alton route on both my Shadow and Comet. It was only a slightly harder than a direct swap as I went for modern switch gear and turn signals during the swap.</p><p>When the Shadow belonged to my father we swapped it to 12v and Lucas Rita ignition as getting a mag rebuilt properly around here, metro Detroit, was akin to getting a lift to the moon. We went the JG route which put a lot of strain on the dynamo. When the Shadow became mine I opted for the Alton which was a BIG improvement. I managed to score a used BTH for an extremely reasonable price while I was still running the Rita and having the mag rebuilt by a recommended rebuilder. So the rebuilt mag and original dynamo and regulator are sitting on the shelf in case after it is out of my care someone want to put it back to original.</p><p>When I bought my Comet, one of the first things I did was take off the dynamo and put on an Alton. I swapped over to Boyer Bransden electronic ignition. Though I am seriously considering the purchase of a modern BTH or having the tired old mag rebuilt.</p><p>So bottom line in my opinion if you are considering and night riding at all, which I occasionally do on my Vincents, 12v is the way to go.</p><p>Steven</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ClassicBiker, post: 163082, member: 1632"] Ben, How do you wish to convert to 12v? Do you want to convert your original 6v dynamo and regulator to 12v or do you want to swap it for an Alton? Myself I went the Alton route on both my Shadow and Comet. It was only a slightly harder than a direct swap as I went for modern switch gear and turn signals during the swap. When the Shadow belonged to my father we swapped it to 12v and Lucas Rita ignition as getting a mag rebuilt properly around here, metro Detroit, was akin to getting a lift to the moon. We went the JG route which put a lot of strain on the dynamo. When the Shadow became mine I opted for the Alton which was a BIG improvement. I managed to score a used BTH for an extremely reasonable price while I was still running the Rita and having the mag rebuilt by a recommended rebuilder. So the rebuilt mag and original dynamo and regulator are sitting on the shelf in case after it is out of my care someone want to put it back to original. When I bought my Comet, one of the first things I did was take off the dynamo and put on an Alton. I swapped over to Boyer Bransden electronic ignition. Though I am seriously considering the purchase of a modern BTH or having the tired old mag rebuilt. So bottom line in my opinion if you are considering and night riding at all, which I occasionally do on my Vincents, 12v is the way to go. Steven [/QUOTE]
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