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<blockquote data-quote="timetraveller" data-source="post: 96514" data-attributes="member: 456"><p>Jerry, that is not a Miller regulator and you do not want one of those anyway. They are an obsolete nightmare. There are several alternatives which will fit inside the original Miller regulator box, or a copy of it, which are much better. However, that might not be the worst of your problems. If I have understood the photographs correctly it seems you might have a six volt positive earth system. Do you really want to stay with six volts when twelve volt bulbs etc are widely available and, at least over here, six volt items are no longer available at 'every street corner'. Similarly in general bikes have a negative earth now so any 'gadgets you might want to buy and fit will work more easily with a negative earth system.</p><p>First question is do you have an ammeter on the bike and does it show a charge when the engine is running? If so will it balance the headlamp bulb when that is switched on? If not then the system is probably not charging. You will have to seek advice from your fellow USA based members but over here in the UK there are several people who could check out the dynamo and, if required, rewire it and fit it with a modern solid state regulator. Its a nice looking bike and what is required is not too expensive so ask around over there and find out who can be trusted to do the job at the right price and with the right quality.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timetraveller, post: 96514, member: 456"] Jerry, that is not a Miller regulator and you do not want one of those anyway. They are an obsolete nightmare. There are several alternatives which will fit inside the original Miller regulator box, or a copy of it, which are much better. However, that might not be the worst of your problems. If I have understood the photographs correctly it seems you might have a six volt positive earth system. Do you really want to stay with six volts when twelve volt bulbs etc are widely available and, at least over here, six volt items are no longer available at 'every street corner'. Similarly in general bikes have a negative earth now so any 'gadgets you might want to buy and fit will work more easily with a negative earth system. First question is do you have an ammeter on the bike and does it show a charge when the engine is running? If so will it balance the headlamp bulb when that is switched on? If not then the system is probably not charging. You will have to seek advice from your fellow USA based members but over here in the UK there are several people who could check out the dynamo and, if required, rewire it and fit it with a modern solid state regulator. Its a nice looking bike and what is required is not too expensive so ask around over there and find out who can be trusted to do the job at the right price and with the right quality. [/QUOTE]
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