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Replacement Voltage Regulators.

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Topic: Replacement Voltage Regulators.
Posted By: Dave P.
Subject: Replacement Voltage Regulators.
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2019 at 17:24
For any Loop owner who may not be aware, here is a replacement voltage regulator for Bosch equipped models.It looks like the original mechanical type but is actually electronic.

https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/707/category/85" rel="nofollow - https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/707/category/85

They are available in various amperage ratings. 25 amp for the Guzzi.

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TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW YOU MUST BE HONEST.

1971 V7 Special. 1972 850GT.
1970 T120 Bonnie. 2009 500 Bullet.



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Posted By: Paul-l
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2019 at 08:40
These people may also be useful:
Classic Dynamo & Regulator conversions

http://Www.Dynamoregulatorconversions.com" rel="nofollow - Www.Dynamoregulatorconversions.com

I haven't used them, but they appear to be able to put an electronic regulator in the old housing and rebuilding dynamos



Posted By: Brian UK
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2019 at 09:34
The H4 LED headlight bulbs look interesting Paul.
http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/led-headlamp-bulbs-shop.php" rel="nofollow - http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/led-headlamp-bulbs-shop.php

Can be used in a P45 reflector with their adapter.

Mind you, not so sure about the £50 price tag, for one.


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Brian.

Better 5 minutes late in this world than years early in the next.


Posted By: iansoady
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2019 at 10:54
His prices are certainly tasty. £130 (+VAT) to fit an electronic regulator to an RB108 case! Al Osborn only charges £52 for the V-Reg 2 which is acknowledged as one of the better ones available. And fitting one to a Lucas regulator shell is a 30 minute job.


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Ian
1952 Norton ES2
1986 Honda XBR500
1958-ish Greeves/Triumph in progress


Posted By: Amboman
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2019 at 14:38
£114.45!? Shocked I fear the pricing is adjusted to what vintage Porsche owners will pay, not what classic Guzzi owners will pay (at least not this one). I'll stick with the readily available VW Beetle Bosch electronic v/r for $45.00. 


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Charlie
'69 Ambassador,'71 Ambassador,'73 Eldorado,'75 Eldorado police,'76 Convert,'77 Morini 3 1/2 Strada,'81 Ducati 500SL Pantah

http://www.AntietamClassicCycle.com


Posted By: Dave P.
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2019 at 15:39
Yes they are very expensive.It's surprising how many companies who offer them for sale state that they are for use with an alternator.The other Bosch electronic regulator,made in Mexico, advertised as being for VW Beetles does have one possible drawback in that the casing is live beneath the thinly anodized surface.

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TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW YOU MUST BE HONEST.

1971 V7 Special. 1972 850GT.
1970 T120 Bonnie. 2009 500 Bullet.


Posted By: Amboman
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2019 at 15:28
I have at least six of the Bosch electronic units on customer's bikes for several years, never one single reported issue.


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Charlie
'69 Ambassador,'71 Ambassador,'73 Eldorado,'75 Eldorado police,'76 Convert,'77 Morini 3 1/2 Strada,'81 Ducati 500SL Pantah

http://www.AntietamClassicCycle.com


Posted By: Paul-l
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2019 at 22:43
so, what would be the ideal replacement for a marelli regulator? Would the Bosch electronic one work?



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Paul

V7 Loop and a V35 to look after


Posted By: Dave P.
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2019 at 09:50
No! As far as I know.The Bosch item isn't compatible with the Marelli dynamo.check out the options on "This old tractor" Greg Benders remarkable web site.
CORRECTION!! It can be done apparently. Check with Greg.

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TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW YOU MUST BE HONEST.

1971 V7 Special. 1972 850GT.
1970 T120 Bonnie. 2009 500 Bullet.


Posted By: Amboman
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2019 at 14:07
After buying two new electro-mechanical units (Ford Falcon, as shown on Greg's site) that were bad right out of the box, a friend purchased this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiat-500-D-F-L-R-600-Voltage-Regulator-New/233239706149" rel="nofollow - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiat-500-D-F-L-R-600-Voltage-Regulator-New/233239706149 . I haven't heard back from him how it's working though.



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Charlie
'69 Ambassador,'71 Ambassador,'73 Eldorado,'75 Eldorado police,'76 Convert,'77 Morini 3 1/2 Strada,'81 Ducati 500SL Pantah

http://www.AntietamClassicCycle.com


Posted By: Dave P.
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2019 at 16:55
I have an electronic regulator which looks like the Ebay example and fitted it to my V7 Special.It is sold for the Fiat 500
I then realised that it was rated at only 16 amps.Having then learned to adjust the original 25 amp unit I put the original back on
The solid state one is carried as an emergency back up. It worked fine whilst on the bike but I was concerned about its lower rating ,having extra lighting on the bike.

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TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW YOU MUST BE HONEST.

1971 V7 Special. 1972 850GT.
1970 T120 Bonnie. 2009 500 Bullet.


Posted By: Brian UK
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2019 at 17:18
Was it one of these?
http://ricambiepocanewoldstock.altervista.org/EN/_private/truck_parts/Regulators.shtml" rel="nofollow - http://ricambiepocanewoldstock.altervista.org/EN/_private/truck_parts/Regulators.shtml

Number 12. Would number 13 work?


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Brian.

Better 5 minutes late in this world than years early in the next.


Posted By: Dave P.
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2019 at 12:29
Mine looks exactly like the Ebay example.The brand is called "Ape" and I think it was made in Poland. The company who supplied it is a UK company called "Ricambio classic Fiat 500 spares".
EDIT...Sorry,"Ricambio International" They also have points for Loops (Fiat 500)

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TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW YOU MUST BE HONEST.

1971 V7 Special. 1972 850GT.
1970 T120 Bonnie. 2009 500 Bullet.



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