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More charging questions
- Thread starter Tony g
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Great result. The 650 charging system is just fine with modern electronic upgrades. It has an unjustified bad reputation, I think.Quick update- The regulator came today so I cobbled it together with jump leads and hey presto it chargesI'll put some pics up once Ive got the wiring tidied up. Thanks for the help guys
What regulator did you use in the end? It's useful to know since my Lucas UCB502 now seems to be unavailable.
The reg I used was this one: A bit bulky to make neat maybe but it'll do for now. Its gone up a tenner since mine arrived lol
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27567144...55J6KY&hash=item402f4c794c:g:LasAAeSw9rJoXRqj
Thanks for the reply. I've had my eye on those three terminal type regulators in case I ever need a new one. They're very widely available so no need to pay top dollar. Interestingly, I found one with an adjustable output. If ever I need a regulator again, I'm going to try one of those.
I Used some dampening padding around them Not sure if that is right ..but I did .. and install them in the slot where the tools go stock
And there exist those with metal outer casing . And higher priced .. Cannot say if they are better quality
Bosch brand have good reputation but cost more I have Not had any problems .. with them
And there exist those with metal outer casing . And higher priced .. Cannot say if they are better quality
Bosch brand have good reputation but cost more I have Not had any problems .. with them
Have you a link to the adjustable one?
Cheers I hadnt seen that. Mine charged at dead on 14v once over 1500rpm and 13 ish at idle. I never tried it with load / lights on yet. `the one bolt hole has a ground /earth tab attached which is connected internally to the tab marked as - on the drawing. No markings on the actual unit. I scratched them on mine for easy reference later.
Sounds fine. The Lucas unit I used charges at 14.4 to 14.5 and 13.5 to 13.6 with the lights on.
I like your idea of using the tool area I might try that out
I'd say that's a nice job. I put my rectifier in the original position but it's shape was similar to the old Yamaha one so it naturally fitted there best. Good result all round.So I used the area behind the side panel in the end. Heres the finished install. Not as neat as some but its functional and charging
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Cheers
