BGM or Variatronic?

[wax]

I need a new ignition for my TS1 240. I am going to need DC power for a GPS speedo, EGT and a Rev counter too and assume i will need to run a battery. I just wondered which system would be best? I would like to tinker with the Readspeed CDi too (or similar) but there doesn't seem to be any feedback yet. I used to run an Augusto 7000 and it helped.

I have a lightened AF flywheel, so the BGM might be cheaper, but a mate of mine swears by the Variatronic? If its good enough for Charlie....

Also, if i run AC and DC, can i switch both systems on with the ignition key, or do i need 2 switches?

[lamblast]

bgm converted to dc with an m tec unit .

[rosscla]

Might be wrong but think the variotronic is AC only check the thread on the DC conversion -

http://scooterotica.org/forum/viewtopic ... 32&t=14360

Sure there's some discussion in ther about it

[coaster]

The variation if is AC with a dc trickle charge facility. It will do what you want but personally I would go for a BGM and do the full DC conversion using a Wassel type regulator rectifier as discussed in depth on this and other forums.

[wax]

Sounds good. Can you point me in the direction of the Wassel regulator topic / and or web info please?

[coaster]

Not so easy for me at the moment as I'm on holiday and having to access this site on Tapatalk. Just type Dc conversion into the search function or can someone else paste the link in?

[YAMLAM]

here you go.http://scooterotica.org/forum/viewtopic ... 32&t=14360

[rosscla]

These are cheapest I've seen them on fleabay -

[wax]

Great. Thanks for the links. If i run a Koso Rev counter, a GPS speedo and an EGT, do you think i might need to get involved with relays, or is that just for spot lamps etc, that draw loads of power? I don't want to melt anything!

[coaster]

You won't need relays unless the load is high I.e spots or horns.