Regulator Bracket
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Now I mount the regulator to the bike.  I usually mount the wires down and bring them up and around the generator to the field and armature but the custom chrome people decided it would be a great way to save money by making the wires 6 inches shorter then everybody else.  It is kind if nice how the wires come up right by the terminals but I still would rather have them pointed down.
Be careful not to strip out the brass 10-32 screws.  Choke up on the wrench when you tighten them.  Notice I did not trim the wires to the shortest possible length.  This would be a wino play.  You have to leave a "service loop" as it is called.  That way if a crimp terminal breaks off you still will have enough wire to replace the wire terminal and have it reach the generator terminal
I use a 1/4 inch spade connector for the connection to the bike harness on all of my Iron Sportsters.  These types are shrouded on both sides so I don't need to cover them with tape or anything.  You can see I mount the battery in front which a lot of people give me crap for.  All I know is: 1) It's close to the generator.  2) It's not heated up by the engine. and 3) It's far enough away that it does not ruin every pair of blue jeans I own with acid holes.  If the bike was an electric start, the battery would be too big to go in front and it should be kept close to the starter anyway.  Oh yeah, I guess I didn't get around to painting the bracket much less chroming it.  I'll think about that while I ride around tonight.
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