I'm fixing an 86 LT250r. It's my first quad, but I'm good with electrical stuff and old Volkswagens. I was wondering if the regulator is needed to run the bike or if it's only needed if you have lights? if it's not needed do I need to ground any specific wire instead? My bike was originally used as a parts bike for a little while, so the wiring is a mess, but I have everything but the regulator.

Thanks for any help... I searched the old posts before posting this, but didn't see this question asked ever.

-Pete

 

My brother has an 86 Lt250r and his has no headlight or tailight. He also does not have a regulator. As far as I can tell the regulator is only to protect the lights or bulbs.
Dan

 

I ran mine with the lighting regulator disconnected until I reinstalled my headlight. A new wiring harness is only $35 bucks.

 

EXTRA WEIGHT THROW IT ON A SHELF YOU DONT NEED IT

 

thanks everyone... I now have spark... now I have to address the no gas issue... my carb isn't sharing it with the cylinder for some reason.... maybe I should just rebuild it to be safe.

-Pete