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Old 08-22-2023, 08:24 AM
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Default Source for legacy Ducati Voltage Regulators

My VR bit the dust after about 250 hours and I installed my last Ducati spare. I get about the 250 hours and its been easier and cheaper than doing the upgrade mod. I can no long find the original Ducati brand VR, only some Chinese knockoffs. Does any have a source for the originals, or have you had good results with any 'plug and play' replacements? I'd prefer not rewiring the harness or cutting into the cowl. Thanks!
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Old 08-22-2023, 12:27 PM
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Here's a couple that are expensive but work:

https://bandc.com/product-category/r...al-regulators/

or

https://www.silent-hektik.de/

If you truffle about on the German site you'll find an English translation.

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Old 08-22-2023, 12:54 PM
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Thanks for the references. While the B&C is expensive, if it lasts it may be the right way to go. Looks like it has a much better heat sink than the Ducati.
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Old 08-22-2023, 01:32 PM
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I have used these guys for bmw, but they also have ducati parts.

https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/
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Old 08-22-2023, 03:04 PM
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You might consider John Deere AM101406 ~$30 on FleaBay.

Several threads on RV-12 forum. Start here....https://vansairforce.net/community/s...light=AM101406
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Old 08-23-2023, 06:39 AM
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You might try Lockwood Aviation, Sebring FL
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Old 08-23-2023, 06:37 PM
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Leading Edge Airfoils has a VR for the 912 (with a Rotax part number) in stock (just looked at their web site). Are you looking for something else?
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Old 08-23-2023, 07:03 PM
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All I have found so far are VR's that require some level of rewiring which is above my skill set. I will talk to Lockwood, but there seems to be a push to the newer design which will be expensive for the retro kit and installation.
Thanks for all of your input.
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Old 08-23-2023, 10:03 PM
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If you aren’t bound by S-LSA rules, I hear the Harley Davidson VR is bulletproof ..I put one in a Kitfox at the recommendation of Hal Stockman, and so far, it’s been fine.
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Old 08-24-2023, 03:47 PM
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Just in case you don't find the Ducati
This is the modification for John Deere
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