I received the following email from John Wakefield today, as follows;
Brian,
Could you please post Ian Black's electrics mod for 2T 3T & 4T roadsters to include a voltage regulator & more controlled charging. He has agreed to it going on, but has not the time to do it at present
I am sure it will be of interest to members. Ian is a member.
John.
Forwarded in John's email was Ian's electrics mod together with the four attached pics, as follows;
Hi John,
The unit is an A-Reg Six 6 volt Rectifier/Regulator supplied by A. O. Services of 35, Griston Road, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6DN. Phone 01953 884681. Web sitewww.aoservices.co.uk(other suppliers may be available but that's the company I have always used.) When buying you need to state the engine you are going to use it on and required earth (positive on Villiers)as they come in various forms.
I have attached wiring diagram plus pictures to show how and where I mounted the various components and the new front indicator location. The unit needs to be positioned where it will stay cool, although, as these units are designed to handle 180 watts, I don't think that a Villiers generator is going to cause it much bother.
Advantages are much simplified wiring. Only need to use three of the contacts on light switch as charging circuit doesn't have to go through it. Fewer blown bulbs because no possibility of too much voltage reaching them, Accurate voltage control enabling the use of cyclone type sealed batteries. The type supplied by Burlen Fuel Systems (01722 412500) These batteries are good for bikes that don't get used very often as they can stand for months without losing their charge but they are very sensitive to charge voltage.
Anything that's not clear please do contact me.
If you think this may be of use to other members then feel free to put it on the Club web site.
Ian Black.
Posted as requested.
Brian.
Brian,
Could you please post Ian Black's electrics mod for 2T 3T & 4T roadsters to include a voltage regulator & more controlled charging. He has agreed to it going on, but has not the time to do it at present
I am sure it will be of interest to members. Ian is a member.
John.
Forwarded in John's email was Ian's electrics mod together with the four attached pics, as follows;
Hi John,
The unit is an A-Reg Six 6 volt Rectifier/Regulator supplied by A. O. Services of 35, Griston Road, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6DN. Phone 01953 884681. Web sitewww.aoservices.co.uk(other suppliers may be available but that's the company I have always used.) When buying you need to state the engine you are going to use it on and required earth (positive on Villiers)as they come in various forms.
I have attached wiring diagram plus pictures to show how and where I mounted the various components and the new front indicator location. The unit needs to be positioned where it will stay cool, although, as these units are designed to handle 180 watts, I don't think that a Villiers generator is going to cause it much bother.
Advantages are much simplified wiring. Only need to use three of the contacts on light switch as charging circuit doesn't have to go through it. Fewer blown bulbs because no possibility of too much voltage reaching them, Accurate voltage control enabling the use of cyclone type sealed batteries. The type supplied by Burlen Fuel Systems (01722 412500) These batteries are good for bikes that don't get used very often as they can stand for months without losing their charge but they are very sensitive to charge voltage.
Anything that's not clear please do contact me.
If you think this may be of use to other members then feel free to put it on the Club web site.
Ian Black.
Posted as requested.
Brian.
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