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This section deals with the '80 and newer A type regulator system. For '79 and earlier bikes, see comment #2.
Comment #3 discusses using modern rectifiers.
So, I've been getting quiet a few PM's lately about how I wired my reg/rec on the 80SG resto. I know there's a lot of info on this site...
Now that Pamco Pete is no longer in business, I need to protect my e-advancer/ignition more than ever. I don't know what I would do if it were to get fried. As I understand it, with a big capacitor and almost zero current draw, the only thing protecting it is the rectifier.
I'm fearful that...
Hey folks,
Been cruising the forum for sometime but this is my first post. Y'all have been a wealth of information and frankly a pleasure to read about. Thanks for that! Now, onto the bike.
It's an 82 haritage special, stock apart from the bars, the jerker exhaust system, and my upgrading the...
First of all i want to say i hate for this to be my first thread instead of a proper intro thread. I'm a long time lurker of this forum and i must say there is a lot of good information for this particular platform thanks to contributions from members in this community, what makes it much more...
hi guys.
don't know if its possible, but I have purchased a 7 wire rectifier regulator from mikes xs, would like to know if its possible to bench test it with a multimeter. also have seen a 5 wire rectifier regulator selling on mikes xs, is anyone using such a rectifier regulator? how does it...
was riding my bike in factory setup and did not have any problems. for now... recently my battery lost power, and after charging could hold power for 1-2 days. and I couldn't start bike with starter, only kicker. my first thought was no charging and today I checked alternator wires. multimeter...
Hi guys,
Looking at regulator/rectifiers to replace my stock piece - is this going to work?
I notice that its only got a pigtail of 5 wires (YYYRB) and the Mikes XS one has (YYYGORB) - so I assume it would just be wiring into my rectifier...
Ok.. I have a 1975 I am bobbing (see at http://rodemyyamaha.com) and I have a Pamco Ignition with the Mean Green coils. I would like to know what else I should replace. I have spent a lot of money on this jewel and want everything to be the best. I will be making my own wiring harness so...