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when did the st70 change from 6v to 12 v
Started by daz67 · 5 replies · 2835 views
daz67Standard MemberPosts: 8 Joined: Feb 2015
when did the st70 change from 6v to 12 v
hi just bought my self a 1973 st70 , could anyone tell me when they changed from 6v to 12v cheers
BlueModeratorPosts: 468 Joined: Jun 2011
Re: when did the st70 change from 6v to 12 v
I think it was about 1988/9 the mudguards, front forks and decals change at the same time.
Personally I think the 6v models look better
Have fun with the new bike.
WaynusModeratorPosts: 1108 Joined: Feb 2009
Re: when did the st70 change from 6v to 12 v
It didn't take place on a single day or even year(s).
Early 80's: 6v CDI ignition!
Mid 80's: 12v CDI ignition
daz67Standard MemberPosts: 8 Joined: Feb 2015
Re: when did the st70 change from 6v to 12 v
Cheers , I think early bikes look the best as well
allspeedStandard MemberPosts: 39 Joined: May 2013
Re: when did the st70 change from 6v to 12 v
Personally, i find the 12v bikes more practical to ride, due to the much more superior front forks.
WaynusModeratorPosts: 1108 Joined: Feb 2009
Re: when did the st70 change from 6v to 12 v
Yes thes are more practical, rspecially due to the CDI ignition.
But who buys these bikes nowadays for being practical?
Thosr people should buy a new, expensive Monkey with injection.