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Because of the regulator I needed a deep well socket.  Otherwise a 7/16 wrench will work.  Always replace the lockwashers-- even if you tightened it and then had to take it back off for some reason.  A brand new lockwasher every single time forever and always.  Then you will not have to glue your bike together with Loctite.  I replace the nylon prevailing torque nuts the factory uses with regular nits and lockwashers.  Regular nuts free run the way god intended and all you have to do is buy a bag of lockwashers for less then a penny a piece and you are in business.

Meth-amphetamine addicts: STOP NOW.  Take generator to qualified service personnel.  Half inch impact drive will strip nuts or snap off studs or make studs spin in the end bell housing..
Now you can tighten the brush cover.  This on is eye-balled so it points down when the generator is installed.  This area was were the oil was coming out..

Meth-amphetamine addicts: STOP NOW.  Take generator to qualified service personnel.  You will strip out this little screw for sure and the tab will hit the frame when you go to install it.  You will use torch to bend frame out of the way rather then reposition the tab.  It's all downhill from there.

For this setup that uses a Franks electric regulator you can hook the field and armature wires up now.  Check your notes and you do have the original instructions on file don't you?  Don't trust the color on these wires.  Different regulators have different colors.  Note the little internal tooth star lockwashers that insure good electrical contact.  The hardware store is your friend.  Spend time with your friends.

Meth-amphetamine addicts: STOP NOW.  Take generator to qualified service personnel.  You will reverse wires and melt generator.
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