can i use a newer solid state regulater/rectifier instead of the old unit?
A. yes, afterarket models such as Electrex as well as the regulater/rectifier from the D.O.H.C. unit are used quite frequently. Click the links in this answer to view how to wire them into your S.O.H.C. motor. Q. I’m wiring the starter for my bike and I’ve been using the Santee wiring diagram, and my question is this: my ignition switch has a terminal marked ” starter “, which wire do I run to this, the wire from the starter; the black wire running out of the solenoid; the red/yellow wire running out of the solenoid;or none of the above. Also, I checked out Lestat’s wiring diagram and there is no solenoid pictured, what gives. Please help, I’ve gone thru all the wiring diagrams several times and I’m getting confused. A. there are a few of us running walmart style (a cheap one) univeral ignition switches and it has been tested thourouly.. If you use this type of switch you really DON’T need a solenoid. Run a heavy 10 awg wire from the battery positive side to the “battery” post on the u
