Varitronic /bgm regulator

[a-teamlambretta]

Are the Varitronic regulators and the Bgm ones the same thing? I.e bgm used as a replacement for a Varitronic one?

Cheers Simon

[Wack]

You should be ok to use the BGM one as long as you wire it as the instructions state.I've often used moped regs picked up secondhand off Ebay.

[GExS]

Yes, I’ve bought them from a Honda SA as they are the same. Also, searching around on eBay, you can buy them directly from China for £5 including shipping!

[a-teamlambretta]

Im struggling to get any life from it...ive used a battery with everything disconected from the regulator. Battery conected to brown from loom at reg end all lights and brake Light working (had to remove one of the wires at the brake switch). But no joy when conected to regulator.. Im not using a battery so wont need the trickle charge.

Cheers Simon

[MickYork]

you need to check you're getting voltage into the regulator, which is a very variable AC voltage.

[a-teamlambretta]

Will have a go this morning... Presume i just put the wire to earth from the stator to see if it earths ?
Cheers Simon