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6v strobe

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 6:41 pm
by mavs
Hi
Im converting my 1952 ajsi c16ms to electronic ignition.
A strobe light is recommended for final setup.
All strobe lights i have seen specify 12v.
My bike is 6v

My question is :-
Will a 12v strobe light work on my bikes 6v battery or will i have to use a 12v remote battery ?

Cheers
Mavs

Re: 6v strobe

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 6:59 pm
by g80csp11
usually it needs they 12V , just connect to car battery . mine only works with above about 11V to the strobe

Re: 6v strobe

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:52 pm
by mavs
Cheers. Thanks for the prompt reply.
I'll run it off my other bike's battery.

Re: 6v strobe

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:11 pm
by jmbradford
If you look on various web sites you can find small electronic convertors that make 12v from 6v , you will need to find the power consumption of the strobe first though to get a suitable one.I used one for my 12v Garmin (an old one before USB 5v power) and it still works fine.
But as you normally do the job in the garage a 12v battery is often to be found somewhere.
John B.

Re: 6v strobe

Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:20 am
by SPRIDDLER
I've run my strobe off my 12v battery charger as the strobe requires very little current.