I have a feeling that's going to do the trick for you. The battery only gets charged by the generator at certain rpm's, and a small 6V leaves much to be desired in the way of powering the electronics. If I stayed with the stock 6V; I'd leave the ignition switch in headlight off position for the first mile or so, then turn it to the on position at a stop light or sign...this way it has some time to get the system up and charging, I'd also suggest using the kick starter; the cranking amp load to start it with the starter takes a good toll on the little system.
I don't enjoy little quirks or tricks like the above for things to work, I just like things to work. That's why I researched and did the 12v conversion...my 12v gmat battery has been on charge once over 10 months ago; and that was when it first came in the mail.
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