Hi, a quick question here.
I have a 1997 sportster 883 which as far as i understand have a 22 amp charging system, i am trying to figure out if i can change my regulator rectifier (which stopped regulating) to one from a 32 amp system, specifically one of a 1995 softail.
thanks.

 

The Google machine says it should not be an issue, plug compatibility and wiring only obstacle. It only allows as much as your system needs, and shunts the rest to ground. As long as the replacement regulator is single phase like the Sportster, it should work. I would imagine they all use three phase stators today. If the new regulator has two wires to stator, should be fine, three wires, no bueno.

John

 

Nowadays people read a question, and if they don`t have a clue they just go to google AI and get a generic often wrong answer and post it.

If you can`t stand by your answer, don`t post it.

People come here to connect with people who have actual knowledge, unfortunately, forums are getting overrun by google experts.

The answer is to simply use the correct regulator.

 

John is correct and I would say, "has a clue". Just because someone references Google doesn't mean they copied/pasted it from Google's AI. Google is a perfectly legit source of information and has been for a long tme. There shouldn't be any issue using a 32 amp regulator with a 22 amp stator, but not visa versa. I would also say that any part that will do the job properly is, "the correct part".

 

It would only remain to be seen if the regulator internal circuitry has some form of over current protection. If the 22 amp one shuts off if more than 22 amps is tried to be drawn from the bike it will protect itself and the stator.

If the higher current unit is used it might cause the stator to fail.

In a lot of electronic applications using a device that can handle more current than the circuit requires is usually a safe thing to do but just means a more expensive part is put to use.

 

My point is that anyone who can type can look it up on google, if the op was looking for a google answer he could have done it himself.

This is a forum populated by many highly experienced people, let`s not turn it into another stupid facebook page.

If someone doesn`t know the answer they should just sit back and wait for someone who knows to post.

 

Yes I absolutely agree, of course i first tried to look it up on google, after only getting an answer from AI I came here looking for people with real experience.
I ordered the correct part for the bike a while back but due to some problems it was very delayed and i have a trip coming up and a friend offered his regulator that came of a softail.
as I understand it currently, though it is not recommended, it should be fine at least until I'll get the right one in a month or so.

 

That was not the question he asked, Mr. Smarty Pants.

John

 

Seriously, childish name calling?

Is this what we can expect from the "HDF Community Team"?

Read the OP`s post right above your childish post, he fully understands my point.

Google phonies not needed.

 

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