So i'm thinking about going with a full wave 12VDC system in my rusty VB1 200 project. I'm planning on installing around a total of 60 watts worth of LED headlights and a taillight. The scooter currently has a P200 engine and stator, so it would be simple enough to float the ground and wire in a TrailTech regulator/rectifier, BUT i don't want to use a battery in this particular scooter built. My thought was to use a capacitor instead of a battery in order to smooth out the power. I'm actually fine with some flickering of the LEDs when the scooter is idling, but i don't know just how much flickering to expect. I probably won't be running any 12vdc accessories (GPS/phone charger/ect). And i probably won't install a SIP digital speedo either...unless they decide to make a speedo that fits a VB1 headset that is.
I'm also a bit unsure what sort of performance i can expect from the horn. I REALLY like my VB1's old 12VAC horn, but i won't be able to use it in a DC system.
Has anyone else here done a full wave DC conversion with a capacitor, or does anyone have any input?
This is really the only documentation that i found online, and they didn't use a capacitor... https://archive.scooterlab.uk/convert-your-ac-ignition-to-full-dc-for-pennies-workshop/