Yes, that Fiat regulator is the correct "A" type (ground regulating) for the '80 and newer alternators. It's a cool looking little unit with it's finned alloy case, nice enough I think to mount externally on a custom build and not detract from the looks. Certainly better looking than the normal tin box types.
And it's also very small, probably half the size of those tin box units.
Yes, that Fiat regulator is the correct "A" type (ground regulating) for the '80 and newer alternators. It's a cool looking little unit with it's finned alloy case, nice enough I think to mount externally on a custom build and not detract from the looks. Certainly better looking than the normal tin box types.
And it's also very small, probably half the size of those tin box units.
Ebay has 'em for 6 bucks and change.
But remember MM, these are regulators, not rectifiers, and this "A" type ground switching unit won't work on the '79 and older 650s unless you do the nylon screw mod to the brush mounts.
Even though I didn't have an immediate use for one when I ran across these, I bought a couple anyway just because they were so cheap, lol. Now that I have a later model, I can actually use one if I want. Eventually I probably will try it but I have perfectly functioning stock units at the moment, and more pressing changes to do to the bike.
Hugh makes a lot of good stuff. I have pretty much decided on buying a full set of engine mounts from him as well, probably next year. My front engine mount is rusty and looks like shit. I really like his “Windowed” upper mount. He has the best damn attitude and customer Service you could ask for. I bought his PMA for my chop back in ‘15, and I bent the mounting plate on install. I emailed him and he promptly sent me out a new plate, new mounting hardware, AND a sweet T shirt, all free of charge!Installed a bit of bling today.
I always hated the front engine mount so I sprang for HHB's engine mounts. Much better and a tad lighter. I left it bare metal (clear coated) because I like how it kinda disappears instead of standing out like a once chromed/now rusty hunk of metal. I have Hugh's upper mount as well. View attachment 123985
Finally got tired of the XS running the battery down when idling! So I invested in a light switch so I can turn the lights off during warm up or when working on the bike:
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Here's how it looks on the bike:
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I had to extend the wiring to cope with the rototiller bars. It works nicely and has an amazing little red light to indicate when the lights are on. At 1200rpm I now have 13.1 - 13.4V and at 1500rpm (my usual idle setting) I have 13.8 - 14.1V. Cost £5.95 delivered within the UK, or approximately £3.00 if you wait 4 weeks from China. Why didn't I do this sooner??
What is it?, Looks 90s Honda-ish....View attachment 124028
New rims 17!!!