TS 125: new owner with basic questions.

[ricklincs45]

Hi All,

just picked up a TS125 via Ebay and would appreciate some minor tech' help. Haven't had time to do much with the bike, but just tried to get a spark (more out of curiosity than expectation), but no joy. Two questions; am I right in thinking the ignition switch is the black plastic/metal piece that sits in the headlamp, moves through several clicks and can be removed when in its fully-right position? If so, can anyone tell me which position it should be in to enable the bike to start?

Secondly, does the TS need a battery to generate a spark? I had it in my mind that it probably didn't. Thanks in advance,

Rick.

[radiograf]

The TS125 has a dynamo, so definatly needs a battery. Its a 6 volt one, unfortunatly I cant remember the battery number.Don't be tempted to jump it with a 12 volt one as you risk burning out your dynamo and regulator.
Check out the post "New owner of a 1974 ts250" as this has the switch positions explained by another poster.
ps The battery appears to be a 6n11a1 or 6n11a4

[ricklincs45]

radiograf; thanks very much for your reply - really helpful and much appreciated. Did see the post about the TS250 switch and wondered if it was the same - at least now I'll have it in the right position to get a spark once I get a battery!

All the best,

Rick

[viking]

center and center left will start with the ignition, extreme right with bump start in second if its coil and other eletric problems you should be able to get the parts you need from vehicle wiring products, ilkeston, derby, uk

[ricklincs45]

Cheers Viking, all these little nuggets of info are invaluable. Seem to remember buying connectors etc from V.W.P years ago - will check them out. Thanks,

Rick.

[viking]

yeah they do everything for 6v bikes, they're awsome. i get stuff from them all the time for my ts250/1 and other bikes in the past, tools and electrical equipment.

[ghostinthemist]

the 6n11b is a much better battery it is what i have in mine

[ghostinthemist]

you should also stock up on bussman turn signal relays. I also changed over my fuse box to up to date 15 amp fuses with some end connectors and a dremel to shave down the old fuse holders. This also allowed me to install a kill switch that i hid inside of my tool box

[ricklincs45]

Thanks for that - am making notes of all these tips ready for when I begin work on her!

Rick.