Narrow Case 12v Generator

[alno]

Hello,
I want to convert to a 12v system. Did Ducati make a 12v generator for the NC? If so what Year & Model
Thank You
Al

[JimF]

No, Ducati did not make a 12-volt power system for the narrow case engines.

Road and Race sells one though:

http://roadandrace.com.au/alternator_conversions.htm

It's not cheap, although keep in mind that the price is in Australian dollars and if you are not in Australia perhaps you could catch a small break on the exchange rate.

Jim

[Jordan]

There's a cheap and cheerful alternative to a complete new 12V alternator, as shown in the attached article.
It's not a thorough description, no mention of a regulator, but gives an idea of the simple mods required (after a lot of rambling).
A combined rectifier & regulator can be got from many places, including wrecked Asian bikes and garden tractors.
It could be that for such a low power system, a regulator isn't needed.

[Nick]

I've done both.
I converted my stock Sebring system to 12V and it has worked fine for many years (used an automotive sealed beam for the headlight).
I also converted my Diana (originally a mag) to 12V using the ElectricWerKs (sic?) kit, including new stator/flywheel/rectifier. It also works fine. (Did have to change the points cam though)

A few little mods and the N/C models make very nice daily riders.