mechanical vs solid state
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Redondo Beach, California
+1 on the Accel. I put in a new Accel reg in my '77 XLCR back in '82 and I replaced it again in '96 or so and that one is still going strong. My reg is behind my cafe fairing and it is a PITA to get off so I remember when I have to replace that unit. Hey, good luck with your next reg and ride safe out there!
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: 500 miles south from Artic Circle
If you put solid state regulator to bike what had mechanical you need to put diode in serial with gen-light..it's handy also with mechanical regulator, prevent some damages... Factory put it in system when it releases own solidstate regulator.
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Intermediate
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The Chevy regulator was a Delco Remy. They were a so-called direct swap, but in reality they were set up for the higher output of a car generator, and should be adjusted. Very few people know how to make the adjustments any more. Without the adjustments there is always the possibility of overcharging the battery
What company made your 2 bad-outta-the-box regulators? I've never gotten a bad one from Accel.
What company made your 2 bad-outta-the-box regulators? I've never gotten a bad one from Accel.
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[quote=47Harley;6828098]I run a mechanical on my '77 XLCH off of a '69 VW Beetle it's a direct bolt on. They only cost $30 and most local part stores stock them so I don't have to wait. Been running the same one for 3 years now and only cleaned the contact poits once.[/quote
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/196...regulator.html
is this it and if it is whats your hook up???
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/196...regulator.html
is this it and if it is whats your hook up???
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It is a Wells VR605...I still have the box it came in sittin in my garage. According to the box, it is American made if that counts for anything.
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