Rewiring a 72 Commando

Interesting Paul, so fitting the solid state will replace the reg, rectifier and zenor diode. Where did you get your solid state from?

Cheers

Glenn

Hi,

Have a look athttp://www.aoservices.co.uk/a_reg.htm

Regards

Tony

Previously wrote:

Given the trials and tribulations of tracking down potential shorts, broken wires and ironing out some 'odd' modifications on my MkII I'm thinking that a complete re-wire seems a sensible option. Presumably sticking to the original layout and loom (getting a new one from a reputable supplier) is not that difficult a job. Am I missing something here and/or has anyone got any words of wisdom before I set off down that road? Also any sensible modifications / improvements would be interesting to know about. many thanks. Andy

Andy - I did the same on a commando (74) and ended up with a bike that is more troublsome than anything bought ready wired! Trying to analyse what went wrong....I think it comes down to terminations. Corrosion is a constant problem and I can now see why standard bike wiring looms went for well shielded bullet connectors where possible. Not knowing any better, I've used standard terminations (spades and bullets) which more often than not lack protection from the elements and the wire often fatigues where it joins the lug and breaks. I also have a fairing on the bike and thought it would be a good idea to have a plug and socket to connect the fairing wiringto the bike wiring. Fine in theory - but most of theseDIY plug and socket kits are really pretty awful.Lots for other problems mostly to do with wires breaking and corrosion - all in all I wish I hadn't. I've now got a lot more respect for the makers of traditional british bike wiring however troublesome it was.

If you are going to do it, I would go to someone who's knowledgable and get some advice. Buying a wiring loom sounds like a good investment and also find some means of getting hold of a lot of rugged, protected terminations and investigate high current plugs and sockets if required.

Hope this helps

John

Thanks Tony, looks a good job!

Glenn

Hi,

Have a look athttp://www.aoservices.co.uk/a_reg.htm

Regards

Tony