6v or 12v?

With the advances made to electronics these past few years, is there anyone still flying the 6v flag?? I have converted my bike to a CE 12v and I love it. I used the external regulated version (hiding the regualtor behind my battery on the lower part of the fender) with great success. I would like to hear from others on their thoughts.

My FrankenChief will be 12v.
Better parts availability and more options.
But then, I'm not a great one for originality...

I had my stock generator rebuilt and wired for 12v and put a led bulb in the tail light and a brighter headlight. My thinking was I was going to do some cross country riding and bulbs and coil would be an easy find in a jam. 6 volt lighting almost got me rearended. I ended up not using the original generator and put a new 12 volt gen with solid state regulator on and run it. High output, electronic, and no cut out to adjust. Not stock looking, but works great and in a jam as 12 volt parts easier to pick up at a auto parts store. ~T~

I stayed with the 6 volt when I rebuilt my 48. I do not think the lighting is any worse then my old 12 volt BSA and triump, but I do not travel as much on the indian as I do on my Harley Ultra,

Here's some high powered 6 volt bulbs if you are so inclined.

http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/page2.html

thanks I am looking into getting them

No problem, good to see someone in this "Ghost town" forum. I like this site, wish more came here!

have you tried these sites http://www.caimag.com/forum/f27/46-chief-girder-forks-1949.html and http://www.starklite.com/

Yep, I'm trying to find one not made outta unobtainuim. I'll prolly wait tiill Davenport or Rhinebeck to pull the trigger. $1200 hurts