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6v vs 12v
Posted: 02:21 pm Oct 15 2016
by jtubman
I just picked up an 87 kdx200. wanted to confirm its 6v not 12v. was also curious on how that would affect the brightness of a headlight vs a 12v kdx.
i havent torn into the bike yet but it currently runs very well. It has led lights that arent currently working. i know this bike didnt have a voltage regulator. will i need one to get them working?

Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 05:57 pm Oct 15 2016
by mwoj
If its anything similar to an 1985 wiring..which it may not be..idk... I can help. Mine is street legal with the tusk enduro lighting kit. If you have an upgraded stator, you will need an AC voltage regulator. From there, you need to purchase a rectifier. This will convert the AC to DC. Then connect rectifier to battery. It will charge the battery. Then you just need to wire in your lights/switches anyway you like directly to the battery.
Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 10:55 pm Oct 15 2016
by hbgod
its "6v" at idle on depending on RPM it can make an excess of 12v. Also you need a reg/rec to run anything other than the regular bulbs. a battery would help alot as well.
6v vs 12v
Posted: 01:42 pm Oct 16 2016
by Hail seizure
It will be 6V, my '88 is 6V I use a voltage reg from Electrex world. 86-88 wiring is the same.
Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 08:09 pm Oct 17 2016
by jtubman
Awesome you guys answered everything.
I plan on street registering this over the winter here in Rhode Island. Ill be getting a tusk dual sport kit and a polisport mmx headlight soon. I have a trail tech voltage regulator and 87 kx250 rear fender on the way.
itll need chain sliders soon and is missing that big chain plate ive seen on stockers. I eould like to get all new guards, and at that time ill be going through the entire swing arm and rear shock.
Dont worry I'll be posting a build thread. Very soon!
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Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 10:14 pm Oct 17 2016
by KDXGarage
Look on ebay for reproduction chain sliders, about 40 bucks
Good luck on the build.
Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 12:17 am Oct 18 2016
by hbgod
Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 01:13 am Oct 18 2016
by KDXGarage
Are you riding it with no chain sliders??!
Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 11:49 am Oct 18 2016
by jtubman
no it has sliders but no plate and a dry rot roller
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Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 11:50 am Oct 18 2016
by jtubman
hbgod what front fender is that?
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Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 02:37 pm Oct 18 2016
by KDXGarage
Rollers can be replaced with generic ones from Moose and others, I do believe
Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 12:59 am Oct 19 2016
by hbgod
Supermoto polisport fender. Probably going to replace it with a 15 kx fender.
Re: 6v vs 12v
Posted: 09:34 pm Dec 31 2016
by jtubman