[Ducati] 98 916 alternator to regulator connector

[ducatisti]

I don't recall the gauge now, but replacing with 10 sounds right. I 
didn't bother to go all the way to the alternator like some folks have 
done. I couldn't see the point of running new wires to the stator only 
to neck them down to a smaller gauge at the reg/rect where it's all 
epoxied together. I just cut the connector out and soldered in a piece 
of 10 long enough that I could get everything clear to work on the bike. 
No problems since.

I suspect the biggest issue is the resistance through the blade connectors.

Here's some before and after pics of mine:
http://www.epmtytank.org/wiring/

hth,
cody

sfrank at knology.net wrote:
> Thanks.  That is probably what I will do.  What gauge wire is 
> standard on these?  Is it 12gauge?  I guess I will just cut the
> wire where it comes out of the left side engine cover and solder
> in 2 10 or 8 gauge wires and then solder before it gets to the 
> regulator.  I recently had a bad battery and I'll bet the connector
> melted while it was trying to recharge the battery, run the headlight,
> fan and my old fuel filter. 
> 
> Shane
>