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woodsrat · 07-27-2012, 10:26 PM

At least according to the on-line parts diagrams the '81-'82 Twinstar 200's were 12v. units which puts them back in the running as a potential starting point. They're also a breaker point ignition motor as well which again satisfies my inner Luddite. I like the simplicity of these little bikes and I've heard they're as reliable as a claw hammer.

The only reason I want to go with a 12v. system is the ease of adapting automotive components as needed as well as finding bulbs and such on the road. 6v. stuff is getting hard to come by.

I haven't seen a spec on the wattage output for these bikes but I'm sure it's not much.

Thanks to all for your responses.

07-27-2012, 10:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
woodsrat Beginner Ecomodder Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 104 Thanks: 10 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts	At least according to the on-line parts diagrams the '81-'82 Twinstar 200's were 12v. units which puts them back in the running as a potential starting point. They're also a breaker point ignition motor as well which again satisfies my inner Luddite. I like the simplicity of these little bikes and I've heard they're as reliable as a claw hammer. The only reason I want to go with a 12v. system is the ease of adapting automotive components as needed as well as finding bulbs and such on the road. 6v. stuff is getting hard to come by. I haven't seen a spec on the wattage output for these bikes but I'm sure it's not much. Thanks to all for your responses.