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Do I need the diode? & Different kinda rectifier

Posted by shinyribs on Aug 19, 2012; 12:47am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Do-I-need-the-diode-Different-kinda-rectifier-tp4027418.html

Rewired the chopper this weekend and noticed it didn't have a diode. I know what a diode does in general,but not what their function is on these bikes.

Also, this rectifier is different from my others. I was wondering if the charging system on an early motor doesn't require a diode somehow.
 

And I went by this diagram for mt bike,which doesn't show the diode.



Sooooo,now what?