Having to relocate my Sparx regulator due to Corbin seat bracket conflict. Was told that the reg HAD to be mounted on a flat frame surface so it could bleed heat off better. Unfortunately that choice seems to be a luxury. I've got it zip tied solid to the large center frame tube just behind and above the battery. Has a lot more airflow there than the stock mounting. Shouldn't more surface area exposed to air be a better method of keeping this cool? I checked it after a nice long ride, and it was barely warm. Thoughts?
Voltage Regulator Mounting
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Boptone said:
You're going to incur the largest heat load under a high rpm, low usage condition. If your state laws allow, make a blast down the highway with no lights on, then do a quick check of the reg's temp. If you're running the stock 120W stator, I'd imagine you'll be fine. I run a 200W with the Podtronics stuck to the side of the battery bracket, and never had any concern of its temp, and that's with double-sticky foam (a great thermal insulator) and behind the side cover.
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