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Rebuilding a1985 cr500... got some questions

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by TahoeHusky, Mar 30, 2015.

  1. TahoeHusky Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Honda CR125 , 2000 Honda CR80
    Hi all. New here, but Ive been lurking for a while and decided its time to ask the experts. So I got a 1985 cr500 6 speed model and it has the mini 6 motoplat in it. Ive just been generally restoring the bike. Including new chain and sprockets, rear wheel bearings, front brake pads, plastics, etc. Im trying to get lights on this badboy since I want it to be my enduro big bore.
    According to my research the mini 6 has three light wires (yellow for headlight 35w 6 volts AC i think?, and a wire for blinkers and a one for tail light). Mine has the blue and black ignition wires then just one yellow wire so i dont know where the other wires are. I ran a snowblower light to it and grounded it and it lit up but pretty dim unless I revved it then it was bright.
    I know I need a voltage regulator and I need to get a handlebar switch. But what is a recommended set up for this old motoplat? Everyone says just upgrade the stator but I was to save money. Is there a way to boost voltage to 12 DC to run led? Or what is the best output bulb i can run with this? i have a housing that will work so if i find the right bulb i can just use the existing housing. The light I have now is desgined for twelve volts i think so do I even need a regulator? Will the voltage or wattage ever jump above that and blow the bulb?

    Everything on this bike is simple yet the electric system has got me confused. Sorry to ramble but thanks guys any and all info on this bike would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks 20150330_195404.jpg 20150330_195417.jpg 20150330_195424.jpg
  2. disonny Husqvarna
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    Location:
    upstate ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 360 wr/rt, 75 wr250 78 cr250,
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 wr250, 84 wr400
  3. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
  4. TahoeHusky Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Honda CR125 , 2000 Honda CR80
    Thanks for the replies guys. Ill check those guys out and thanks for the diagram.
  5. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
    a119212_1.jpg

    for test higth motoplat !
    motoplat0cihv5.jpg

    BLEU = BLUE
    JAUNE = YELLOW
    NOIR = BLUE
    ARRET MOTEUR =STOP ENGINE
    PHARE = LIGHTS
    BOUGIE=SPARK PLUG
  6. TahoeHusky Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Honda CR125 , 2000 Honda CR80
    What exactly should I be gathering from this? Is this saying the light wire is only 20watt?
  7. 2premo Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    interesting
    the 1985 CR500 came with an internal rotor Motoplat mag
    the Motoplat never made big power for the lighting
    there will be 1 yellow wire coming from the ignition, it is split above
    are you sure you 500 is a CR
  8. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
    motoplat
    500 CR
    500 XC
    :)

    yes only yellow cable
    20/35 watts !
  9. TahoeHusky Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Honda CR125 , 2000 Honda CR80
    yes I had confusion regarding this before but I checked frame #s Its 85 cr frame and motor with the six speed and i guess someone put in an xc motoplat becase it is the external rotor.
  10. TahoeHusky Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Honda CR125 , 2000 Honda CR80
    Pardon me I am awful with electronics, so does this mean its between 20 watts minimum - 35 watts max?
  11. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
    CR/XC yes light only front !
    (yes 35 watts max ! )

    WR = 50 /140 watts
    (SEM or MOTOPLAT )
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  12. TahoeHusky Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Honda CR125 , 2000 Honda CR80
    Ive been researching a bit more, and i confused. Is the mini six motoplat supposed to have one yellow wire or the yellow plus two others. Or are there different versions? Because on mine it only has one headlight wire (yellow)?. Im confused because every mini six motoplat i see online has three light wires: one yellow for headlight and two others for blinkers and taillight. Yet mine only has one. I just want to kno the capabilities of this wire before i charge it with a light.
  13. husqyman Husqvarna
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    Location:
    S.E Kent UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 XC430, 1987 250WR.
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Tiger 955i
    There is a difference between European and US I will try to find the diagrams. Just to confirm the mini 6, Is it 12 or 6 volt? all the data sheets point to 12v, but a lot of posts on here say its 6v?
  14. husqyman Husqvarna
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    Location:
    S.E Kent UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 XC430, 1987 250WR.
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Tiger 955i
  15. TahoeHusky Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Honda CR125 , 2000 Honda CR80
    Thats what I wanna know. Some say 12 some say 6. I think its 6 though.
  16. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
    motoplat deux 6 et 12.JPG


    look your rotor !

    just for your information :

    6 Volts = 35 watts/5 watts /21 watts = WR europe /USA /....
    (5 cables )
    12 volts = 40 watts/21 w /5 watts =
    ( 5 cables )


    CR/XC USA /europe= 3 cables ! yellow black and blue !
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  17. TahoeHusky Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Honda CR125 , 2000 Honda CR80
  18. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    france Europe
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    husqvarna only
    390 motoplat 3 fils.jpg

    3 cables (1 ligth ) CR/XC
    motoplat neuf usa mars 2011.jpg

    2 cables ( no light ) CR
    nos motoplat 1981250 390 e bay usa.jpg

    original HUSQVARNA
    5 cables WR
    (3 lights)

    ok ? :)
  19. husqyman Husqvarna
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    Location:
    S.E Kent UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 XC430, 1987 250WR.
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Tiger 955i
  20. TahoeHusky Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 Husqvarna 500CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Honda CR125 , 2000 Honda CR80
    I will check when I get home.