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Feb 29, 2008 | 01:54 AM

#21

Avmech97

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From: Tellico Plains, Tenn.

RE: Chrome Regulator Cover?

My 2000 RG with 111,500 + miles has had one for 6 + years now and no troubles so far.

Feb 29, 2008 | 02:01 AM

#22

DZLDR

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From: Olympia Wa.

RE: Chrome Regulator Cover?

the chromecover doesn't actualy sit right on top of the regulator, rather has a stand off of about 1/2 inch so plenty of coolingair gets around it. no problems so far on my bike either

Feb 29, 2008 | 08:25 AM

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Big Peter

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RE: Chrome Regulator Cover?

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ORIGINAL: stro1965

I like the look of the chrome regulator cover and it was on my list for the next time I'm in a dealership. But then I read something in the latest edition of American Iron that makes me wonder if these covers cause the regulators to run hotter than they should leading to premature failures. Thoughts?

The regulator will absolutely run hotter [sm=signs007.gif]

No chrome cover for me.

Peter

Feb 29, 2008 | 08:38 AM

#24

gman

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From: Boise, Idaho

RE: Chrome Regulator Cover?

found out the hard way that the cover won't work on a '07 UC with the premium oil cooler. the stand-offs on the cover interfere with the hoses from the cooler. looks like if i want to have chrome there, i'll have to buy the chrome regulator.

Feb 29, 2008 | 09:54 AM

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dougbk

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From: Greater St Louis, MO

RE: Chrome Regulator Cover?

Another thing to watch for with those covers is the wires rubbing against the cover, so be careful how you route them. We were on a trip a few years ago and a buddy's bike kept going to a dead short and tripping the curcuit breaker causing the bike to die while riding down the road. After some fiddling with the usual suspects the bike would start again. This scenario played out several times until the intermitent short was found, cover removed and wire taped. Just one of those freak things to store in the back of your head, just in case.