| Diagram | Fig. 31 — Basic Electric Equipment - GROUP 31 · ref 24 |
| Listed in parts books | 1975 |
Norton Rectifier (Type 2DB 406)
A Type 2DB 406 rectifier from the basic electric equipment group, converts AC from the alternator to DC for charging.
This is a rectifier, listed in the parts book under the Basic Electric Equipment group as a Type 2DB 406 unit. A rectifier's job on a motorcycle electrical system is to convert the AC current coming off the alternator into DC so it can charge the battery and run the lights and ignition circuits without frying anything downstream.
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Our catalog record for 06-5916 is brief - it shows up once, tied to the 1975 model year, with no further detail on mounting or wiring specifics. Given the sparse record, we'd recommend confirming fitment against your actual machine before ordering rather than going strictly by the part number.
If you're chasing electrical gremlins or doing a full rewire, a rectifier like this one is worth checking early - a failed rectifier can look like a dead battery or a charging problem, so don't rule it out.
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