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Hi all, I'm currently running on a AC 12V electronic system on my Lammy and as everyone knows the horn is next to useless. So my question is, could i fit a small battery in my toolbox and then run the horn from that, then fit a BGM rectifier / regulator and trickle charge the battery? I'm next to useless with anything electrical, so sorry in advance, if this is a silly question. Pete

yes you can but i would do a wassel conversion and have better lights aswell

lamblast wrote:yes you can but i would do a wassel conversion and have better lights aswell

I'm happy with my lights, it's the horn i want to improve. So in laymans terms how can i do that please? Cheers Pete

10 inch Terror wrote:

lamblast wrote:yes you can but i would do a wassel conversion and have better lights aswell

I'm happy with my lights, it's the horn i want to improve. So in laymans terms how can i do that please? Cheers Pete

This is exactly the setup I have on my Lammy, AC for the lights and DC for the horn, indicators and soon for my new SIP speedo.
Presumably as you are already running an electronic ignition you are running 12v and have a 3pin regulator. All you have to do is replace this with either the BGM regulator or a 5pin regulator such as this: http://beedspeed.com/product_info.php?c ... ts_id=4144

You can then add a small battery (there is now a huge choice of small 12v batteries available, I have a sealed burglar alarm type) and wire up a new DC horn ( I got mine of the bay for $5.00 delivered!) via a fuse. I now have a decent horn that you can actually hear. :biggrin:

Here is a basic instruction on how to wire up the regulator: http://beedspeed.com/manuals/Reg%20Box% ... ctions.pdf and I am sure the BGM one would come with instructions.

Here's a pic of my battery installation (in the toolbox but accessed from outside the toolbox).



I think the changeover was well worthwhile and if you need a simple wiring diagram I can do one for you

This is exactly the setup I have on my Lammy, AC for the lights and DC for the horn, indicators and soon for my new SIP speedo.
Presumably as you are already running an electronic ignition you are running 12v and have a 3pin regulator. All you have to do is replace this with either the BGM regulator or a 5pin regulator such as this: http://beedspeed.com/product_info.php?c ... ts_id=4144

You can then add a small battery (there is now a huge choice of small 12v batteries available, I have a sealed burglar alarm type) and wire up a new DC horn ( I got mine of the bay for $5.00 delivered!) via a fuse. I now have a decent horn that you can actually hear. :biggrin:



Here is a basic instruction on how to wire up the regulator: http://beedspeed.com/manuals/Reg%20Box% ... ctions.pdf and I am sure the BGM one would come with instructions.

Here's a pic of my battery installation (in the toolbox but accessed from outside the toolbox).



I think the changeover was well worthwhile and if you need a simple wiring diagram I can do one for you[/quote]

Thats the answer i was looking for. Thanks very much Pete.

10 inch Terror wrote:This is exactly the setup I have on my Lammy, AC for the lights and DC for the horn, indicators and soon for my new SIP speedo.
Presumably as you are already running an electronic ignition you are running 12v and have a 3pin regulator. All you have to do is replace this with either the BGM regulator or a 5pin regulator such as this: http://beedspeed.com/product_info.php?c ... ts_id=4144

You can then add a small battery (there is now a huge choice of small 12v batteries available, I have a sealed burglar alarm type) and wire up a new DC horn ( I got mine of the bay for $5.00 delivered!) via a fuse. I now have a decent horn that you can actually hear. :biggrin:



Here is a basic instruction on how to wire up the regulator: http://beedspeed.com/manuals/Reg%20Box% ... ctions.pdf and I am sure the BGM one would come with instructions.

Here's a pic of my battery installation (in the toolbox but accessed from outside the toolbox).



I think the changeover was well worthwhile and if you need a simple wiring diagram I can do one for you

Thats the answer i was looking for. Thanks very much Pete.[/quote]
tidy-looking-scoot-got-any-more-pics------do-i-spy--indys on rear light ?

rbgaz wrote:tidy-looking-scoot-got-any-more-pics------do-i-spy--indys on rear light ?

Glad you like it, yes it's got indicators back & front, but not too intrusive.
Look here for a few more pics: http://scooterotica.org/forum/viewtopic ... 10&t=22206

Cheers

John

eden wrote:is that reg plate for real?

Yup, it's for real :biggrin:

We are quite lucky here in WA. If you've got the money (and no one else has already got it) you can have just about anything you want.

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20416.asp

All requests go before a panel to check that they aren't offensive but there are some really clever ones going around on cars at the moment. My favourite is " eensy weensy" (not sure of spelling) on an Alfa Romeo Spyder.

You sure it's not 'itsy bitsy'