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by barnstorm
Mon 14. Apr 2014, 18:18
Forum: Restoration forum
Topic: R26 Field Windings / Generator Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 15619

R26 Field Windings / Generator Questions

My R26 is not charging. I have replaced the wiring harness with a new one. The original voltage regulator is missing. I am using a new solid state voltage regulator. I have two wires coming from behind the regulator mounting plate. One is orange-red the other is yellow. Is the yellow cable the Field...
by barnstorm
Wed 4. Dec 2013, 17:49
Forum: Restoration forum
Topic: R26 Tail Light, New style, old style what years?
Replies: 0
Views: 11438

R26 Tail Light, New style, old style what years?

I will soon be restoring a 1956 R26.

Can anyone tell me what years or serial numbers are correct for the old smaller tail light as opposed to the larger coffee can light?

Thank you.
by barnstorm
Wed 4. Dec 2013, 17:47
Forum: Restoration forum
Topic: Charge R50/2 battery via power socket ?
Replies: 5
Views: 10339

Re: Charge R50/2 battery via power socket ?

My socket only goes hot when the lights are on.

I wired a separate connector for charging.

My charging system works well, but I tend to take short tips on the bike and the winter season gives me many weeks in a row that I do not take the old girl out.