Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Regulator/Rectifier Wiring Help Please.

[spinoli1]

Nelly,

I agree woth "melts/fails", but please will you add "...catches fire and scares the **** out of the rider" to the list of possible consequences.

Ta.

Spin

[nelly]

Originally Posted by spinoli1

Nelly,

I agree woth "melts/fails", but please will you add "...catches fire and scares the **** out of the rider" to the list of possible consequences.

Ta.

Spin

Yeah, that happens eventually. Usually after prolonged periods of "not cleaning and lubricating"

[skidlids]

Useful stuff

[spinoli1]

Thanks for your comments Nelly and Skidlids.

I have always kept all connector blocks full of silicon grease, to try to keep away corrosion, especially the alternator/reg-rec connector block.

However, I can see this grease becoming fuel for the fire I experienced, if the alternator/reg-rec connector block did heat up from increased resistance.

New cable (35amp) and connector block (45amp) on the way, and I will bung in a new fuel filter in case this is upping the current draw.

Nelly - deeply hurt that you infer my bike is grubby. 'Tis always nice and shiny.

Spin