working out lights/brake signal for mi laws

[Stoltzee]

I'm glad I found your post. I bought a 12 volt Dynamo, but it said generator. I've seen lots of rectifiers I could use, but because it was a generator I thought I needed a voltage regulator. I've been racking my brain trying to find the electronics necessary, because here in California I had a Sheriff tell me I needed all the lights also, which makes sense because the lighting falls under Motor Vehicle code, which covers anything that has a motor and is driven.
I saw some good lights at Wally world also. Would you so kind as to tell which rectifier your using, and where it's available.

 

[Tanstaafl]

I'm glad I found your post. I bought a 12 volt Dynamo, but it said generator. I've seen lots of rectifiers I could use, but because it was a generator I thought I needed a voltage regulator. I've been racking my brain trying to find the electronics necessary, because here in California I had a Sheriff tell me I needed all the lights also, which makes sense because the lighting falls under Motor Vehicle code, which covers anything that has a motor and is driven.
I saw some good lights at Wally world also. Would you so kind as to tell which rectifier your using, and where it's available.

My Dynamo says generator too, but it is an ac alternator. (see below) If you are installing a SLA 12v battery, it will be self regulating.

The full wave rectifier to change 12 vac to pulsating 12 vdc I got at radio Shack.



"Bike | Bicycle Dynamo Generator 12V 6W"
Misc.; $29.75
In Stock
Sold by: BikeWorldUSA

I am in the process of switching over my turn signal lights using the two led, amber and red clearance lights from wally world for about $6.00 each. (the red one also makes for great tail light) They are many times brighter than the single 5mm ones I started with, which were hardly bright enough on a sunny day. I needed a flasher unit, so got a 12 volt motorcycle one (from, see below) for little over 8 dollars + couple bucks shipping and it works great.

LF1-S-PIN: LF1-S-PIN Universal Motorcycle Electronic Flasher LF1-S-PIN: Universal Pin Motorcycle Flasher

® 2002-2013 Super Bright LEDs Inc.
4400 Earth City Expressway
St. Louis, Missouri 63045-1328

 

[Stoltzee]

Thank you very much Tanstaafl for sharing some clarity on these issue's with lights. I see where a trike would be more beneficial when having to add equipment. Told my buddy in New Mexico that if I move there I'll build 2 trikes so we can carry water, and go rock hunting in the desert, but for now I'll work out the problems on my 2 wheeler here in suburbia. Thanks again.