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#16 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:13 am

warren3200gt wrote:Mark, I could do that but it seems to be a sealed unit, or if it isn't there isn't a obvious way in to the markings.
The twin diode route is the way I think I'll go onceI know which diodes I need?



Any general purpose diodes will do ...

http://www.maplin.co.uk/search?text=1N4 ... +Rectifier
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#17 PostAuthor: warren3200gt » Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:22 pm

Ouch, there a bit pricey!
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#18 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:43 pm

I wil sell you some original Z diodes for£100 each...
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#19 PostAuthor: warren3200gt » Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:00 pm

Paul, fortunately for me originality is not my goal on this bike, but thanks for the generous offer. :D
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#20 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:57 pm

PAULJAC47 wrote:I wil sell you some original Z diodes for£100 each...


Bargain but the only trouble is - In the 70's Diodes looked like this

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#21 PostAuthor: warren3200gt » Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:19 pm

Bit of custom under tank lighting as a added bonus. Getting better and better.
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#22 PostAuthor: zed1015 » Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:12 pm

Plenty of suitable plug in diodes in modern bike wiring harnesses.
Usually used to stop the power to the brake light back feeding the headlight amongst other things.
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