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Narrow Case 12v Generator
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:05 pm
by alno
Hello,
I want to convert to a 12v system. Did Ducati make a 12v generator for the NC? If so what Year & Model
Thank You
Al
Re: Narrow Case 12v Generator
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:47 pm
by JimF
No, Ducati did not make a 12-volt power system for the narrow case engines.
Road and Race sells one though:
http://roadandrace.com.au/alternator_conversions.htmIt's not cheap, although keep in mind that the price is in Australian dollars and if you are not in Australia perhaps you could catch a small break on the exchange rate.
Jim
Re: Narrow Case 12v Generator
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:36 am
by Jordan
There's a cheap and cheerful alternative to a complete new 12V alternator, as shown in the attached article.
It's not a thorough description, no mention of a regulator, but gives an idea of the simple mods required (after a lot of rambling).
A combined rectifier & regulator can be got from many places, including wrecked Asian bikes and garden tractors.
It could be that for such a low power system, a regulator isn't needed.
Re: Narrow Case 12v Generator
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:35 am
by Nick
I've done both.
I converted my stock Sebring system to 12V and it has worked fine for many years (used an automotive sealed beam for the headlight).
I also converted my Diana (originally a mag) to 12V using the ElectricWerKs (sic?) kit, including new stator/flywheel/rectifier. It also works fine. (Did have to change the points cam though)
A few little mods and the N/C models make very nice daily riders.