Scud Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Wondering if I should install this, since I've got the stock one out. I'm not having any problems (just had to disconnect it to get the engine out for clutch replacement). I thought I read that this was an improvement over the stock unit, but I can't seem to find that thread again (maybe it was on wildguzzi). Although I did find some threads about problems with the 510 unit. So... does anybody have experience with the 515? If it's better, can you explain why? Should I put it in - or just keep running the Ducati (OEM) regulator? Plugs and wire colors are identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I have an Electrosport one as well and have not fitted it due to the std one now charging fine after I sorted the voltage drop issue. Cant see any advantage in it so its a spare for when the inevitable occurs. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 The Ducati regulator is pretty reliable, as long as it is grounded properly. I'd just keep running it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Thanks guys. I bought it a while ago as a spare - so it can go back in the box. I am going to run an extra ground wire to the engine case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRD Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Tim are you going to re-install it in its original location under the oil cooler or re-locate it, possibly under the battery/tool tray? I checked on my bike again and looks like there is plenty of room between the underside of the tray and above the tire/fender, and still get plenty of air flow. Seems like it would be much easier now with all the plastic off and engine out. Just thought I would plant the seed....busy hands are happy hands! :-D Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 I'm inclined to put it back in the stock location, unless there is some advantage to relocating it. As you mentioned, this would be the time to do it - in fact this is the time for almost any other project - since it's stripped down to the frame, forks, and wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRD Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I am still considering re-locating my reg/rec just to clean things up. My bike has the oil cooler, reg/rec AND fuel pump all stuff up in the front of the bike. And the Reg/rec. sits partially over the timing cover. Drives me crazy everytime I look at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Ha - that's a lot of wiring for aesthetics. I think I'm going to spray it with a little flat black - my busy hands are happy enough already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Drives me crazy everytime I look at it! At least we know what's causing it . . . Some people are crazy and no one knows why . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Drives me crazy everytime I look at it! At least we know what's causing it . . . Some people are crazy and no one knows why . . . Good point.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Well... since I have the Electrosport as a backup, I have another available for somebody else. It was from my parts bike (which crashed). The bottom fin is broken - but I did get the bike running before I stripped it, so I think the regulator still functions - and would make a good emergency backup for somebody's garage. Free to good home (just pay shipping). Whoever wants it: Claim it here - or send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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