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Subject: RE: Voltage Regulator Mounting Question

Author: Keith Ruff

Date: Mar 16, 2005, 7:07 PM

Post ID: 1718555662


Thanx to all for your info and ideas. Ray's idea was great also. I
went and bought some door trim pieces from the auto parts store with
plans on installing it this eve. Checked out the VR bracket and I've
got it on so tight it is not touching the fender at all and it won't
budge either way, so I will leave it for now. If it loosens up after a
few rides, I'll have to pull the bolts off of the bracket and remove it
to get access to install these door trim pieces.

Thanx for the idea.

Keith Ruff
70 Cafe Racer Ambo
Manahawkin, NJ

Ray Hale wrote:
 
Keith,
my original rubbers were brittle and falling apart. I had a piece of
automotive door trim lying around and it fit perfectly. Windshield trim
should work, also. You only need a total of 5 or 6 inches.
Ray


Greg Bender wrote:
 
Hi Keith,

From the factory, the voltage regulator mounting bracket rested on the
rear fender, separated by two strips of protecting rubber - one at the
top and one at the bottom. When I put mine back together, I reused the
original rubber pieces - reattached with a little adhesive. I'm not
certain what other guys have done?

Keith Ruff wrote:
 
Installed the rear fender and tool boxes last eve. I have a question on



mounting the VR. It's been a few months since I tore the Ambo apart and



can't remember how the VR mounted. The VR is mounted to the standard
bracket that has arms. The arms mount to each side of the fender where
the top bolt of the tool boxes also attach. The bracket backing is
curved on top and bottom to match the curve of the fender. My question
is, should this bracket not touch the fender at all (which is how I have



it mounted now- there is a gap between the bracket and the fender), or
is it supposed to rest on the rear fender? If it is supposed to rest on



the rear fender, should there be something in between to prevent any
rattling and paint wear? I guess I could just squeeze some weather
stripping or velcro type material in the gap to take up the space,
prevent a rattle, and save the paint from being scratched?

Keith Ruff
70 Cafe Racer Ambo
Manahawkin, NJ



Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender



pax sine tedio
73 Eldo "19"

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