03cranec
XS400 Member
I recently bought a 1980 xs400 bobber and the regulator is shot. I've got the replacement ready to go, and the wiring looks easy - just unplug the bad one and plug this one in. What I would love a little advice on is how to attach the new regulator to the bike? It's the newer, electric one - on the right in the attached image - with two screw holes.
The old one is just dangling loose with all the other electrical components under the seat (due to all the custom work on the bike), and I'm worried that this had something to do with it going bad. Maybe it crossed some wires and shorted or just got overheated.
How was the regulator attached in the original installation? Is it screwed onto the frame somewhere to ground it? Is it screwed onto something non-metallic so it doesn't short? Is it on the outside of the body or somewhere well ventilated to keep it air cooled?
Any advice, or even a picture, that could help me recreate the original attachment, or a newer better one, would be awesome!
Thanks all!
-Chris
The old one is just dangling loose with all the other electrical components under the seat (due to all the custom work on the bike), and I'm worried that this had something to do with it going bad. Maybe it crossed some wires and shorted or just got overheated.
How was the regulator attached in the original installation? Is it screwed onto the frame somewhere to ground it? Is it screwed onto something non-metallic so it doesn't short? Is it on the outside of the body or somewhere well ventilated to keep it air cooled?
Any advice, or even a picture, that could help me recreate the original attachment, or a newer better one, would be awesome!
Thanks all!
-Chris