[Ducati] regulator for 500SL

[Bob Marren]

Frank, Its a two wire stator and many Honda regulators will work. If you 
leave out the warning light many more will work. I have a Suzuki two 
wire unit
running in my 75 for years now.
 Bob M

Frank Pope wrote:

> hi all,
> I need to get a replacement regulator-rectifier for a 1981 500SL  
> Pantah.  New to the duck (a gorgeous bike), ducati's in general and  
> this mailing list so on a bit of a learning curve :)
>
> The part's manual says I'm after a 12v-18A unit, 2 wires going to the  
> alternator, + and - to the battery, and 1 to the gen light (which  
> previously went via the voltimeter but now straight to the light -  
> looks like a mod by the previous owner).
>
> Is anyone able to tell me whether a non-Ducati part will suit? One  
> supplier has said he thinks he can provide a jap bike part to do the  
> job, if I have a "2 stator" alternator? - really unclear what he  
> means by that.
>
> Hoping someone can clear the fog a bit for me
>
> cheers
> Frank
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