Rectifier / Regulator remounting idea's

[Iconic944ss]

Next on the menu, I have a replacement for my regulator already, I'm going to change it anyway as I figure 13 years is pretty much a warning.

I remember reading ages ago about someone in the USA mounting it at the rear of the bike, not so sure about that given UK weather but, for the SS I did think about mounting it in the 'cockpit' area, under the headlight somehow, so that it gets an airflow from the ducts in the fairing.

Comments please???

Also I did see mention that the connections are also a weak point and can be modified / improved - cant find that webpage either :(

Cheers - Frank

[Edited on 23-4-2006 by Iconic944ss]

[KeefyB]

Aye,it was one of Shazaams posts.He fitted it inside the rear mudguard.
Just remember to connect the 'earthing' tag and fit some sort of heat sink.

[Harv748]

This is the one:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=2042

As for connectors, having just redone all mine after having charging problems, I have opted for some 40A rated bullet connectors from Maplins, but rather than just crimping them onto the thicker guage wire I have also fitted from the Alternator, I have removed the plastic coating that comes with them, and soldered them on, then covered in heat shrink.

Tidy job.

[Edited on 23-4-2006 by Harv748]