Regulator question,and recommendations

[johnod]

Just yesterday I brought home a non running 1997 EG Ultra.

One of the things I've been told it requires is a regulator.

Looking on line I see series and solid state units, which is better for my purposes, also what's the difference, and any recommendations or ones to avoid?

Thanks

[Pirsch Fire Wagon]

Cycle Electric and OEM are Better

[yankee dog]

Yes, call the folks at Cycle Electric, tell them what you got and you will get fixed up. Good people, great products! YD

[johnod]

I ordered one from JPcycle, hopefully that'll do the trick.

[stroker800]

Did you perform a regulator  or stator test ?  I'm always leary when the PO says its something simple,,,if so fix it...Get more cash for running bike..
Dave

[johnod]

Normally I'd agree with you, but I know the guy for years, and he's a mechanic as well.

[rageglide]

Meter the stator.  Replace if it's bad.   Buy an OEM regulator, the better mouse traps, aren't. 

Evo stator to regulator connectors are prone to problems.  When a connector becomes loose it will erode the connector material and create heat and problems, that problem will take out one or both of the two components.  Keep the connectors *tight* and connected and you get lots more miles out of em...