Topic: 6v headlight option or switch to 12v

[cb550fnewb]

I am getting a parts list for a cafe build.

I am starting with a 1974 xl250 that I have had for 3 years now.  Used it for driving forest service roads for fishing and decided its time to do something more with it.  I have $350 in it in total and it runs strong.

I plan to loss the battery and go for a more bare look.  I like the look of dual headlights in a vertical fashion. 

Like this https://www.pinterest.com/pin/429671620672049186/

Anybody know of 6v options or if I can take a 12v and modify it to take a 6v bulb? I have looked at the halogen 6v bulbs as an option for this.

If I cannot find a 6v option that will provide enough light for occasional night driving (not planned), can I take the 6v that is sent to the headlight and the 6v that is to charge the battery (which I won't have) and combined them to create 12v's and still have the 3rd part of the stator producing 6v's for everything else.

I am terrible with wiring and would like the headlight to work (at least dim) at idle as well.

[CycleRanger]

That old XL barely generates enough juice to run the lights and engine even with a battery.
It's highly unlikely you'll be able to eliminate the battery and still run any lights at all.

Check out https://thumpertalk.com/  and  http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard

for more specific advice from other XL owners.

[cb550fnewb]

Okay, I may have to come up with a smaller battery and a way to hide it instead of eliminating it.

Still looking for smaller diameter light options in 6v. 5.75" is about smallest I can find.

[RAFster122s]

You look on DrATV at the Passport and CT headlamps...he carries some for off-road use...

David