I have the same setup on the Rapide John McDougall built for Leo Lee.
I'm out on bit of a tour with it right now, 800 miles or so.
I haven't ridden this bike much in 12 years as it was to be the backup bike for my other Rapide when it was down for repairs. That never materialized so the Leo Lee bike only has 3300 miles since John's resto about 25 years ago
Anyway, it's lovely to ride! 9to 1s and big intake ports working well.
Onto the Chinamo & 12volt JG - the charging system does show a big plus charge when first starting out in the morning then, as it should, drops back to the centre position after ten miles or so when cruising along at 65-70 mph. I'm running with a 60 watt headlight on and coil ignition. Headlight on or off the ammeter works it's way back to the middle after awhile.
I do have a good sized battery fitted, I believe it is 9ah.( Lead acid, sealed)
Glen
I'm out on bit of a tour with it right now, 800 miles or so.
I haven't ridden this bike much in 12 years as it was to be the backup bike for my other Rapide when it was down for repairs. That never materialized so the Leo Lee bike only has 3300 miles since John's resto about 25 years ago
Anyway, it's lovely to ride! 9to 1s and big intake ports working well.
Onto the Chinamo & 12volt JG - the charging system does show a big plus charge when first starting out in the morning then, as it should, drops back to the centre position after ten miles or so when cruising along at 65-70 mph. I'm running with a 60 watt headlight on and coil ignition. Headlight on or off the ammeter works it's way back to the middle after awhile.
I do have a good sized battery fitted, I believe it is 9ah.( Lead acid, sealed)
Glen
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