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JamieDemos
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Regulator

Post by JamieDemos » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:30 am

Hi all, I replaced my regulator about 2 months ago at a local bike shop, the one they replaced the original with looked similar to the original but had no branding or anything. 2 months later it has now failed. Can anyone recommend a regulator to buy online that will actually last. Also if I purchase it online about how long would the part take to arrive?

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Re: Regulator

Post by manicguitarist » Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:55 am

Rick Oliver does a good one.

However, when the reg/rec is replaced it is essential that it is fitted correctly - i.e. is very flush against the frame as it used that as a heat-sink. It is the excess heat that kills them.

Also - if the battery is old or weak then that will also put extra strain on the reg./rec - so you should have had a new battery fitted

Also useful is the reg/rec modification where you run the wires direct to the battery.
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Re: Regulator

Post by JamieDemos » Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:19 am

Hi, I did replace the battery at the same time. Is the modification you are referring to you in the documents section?

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Re: Regulator

Post by jim157 » Sat Jul 18, 2015 9:33 am

The mod was detailed in Practical Sportsbikes. The only reference online I could find was here:-
http://www.hondahornet.org.uk/messagebo ... 60&t=31992

Saying that I believe someone on this forum might have done the mod but I cant find it.


Here's the bits you need:-
http://kojaycat.co.uk/Honda-Rectifier-Regulator-Mod
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Re: Regulator

Post by manicguitarist » Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:16 am

I've done the upgrade. Took about 2mins. Voltage at battery increased from 13 to 14.6v
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Re: Regulator

Post by beastybikes » Fri Jul 24, 2015 7:25 pm

Image from practical sportsbike mag
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Re: Regulator

Post by lutorm » Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:50 am

I replaced my reg with a CBR600 one and re-did the wiring since mine was melted. Not exactly bolt-on, but this one runs cool to the touch: http://blog.familjenjonsson.org/blog/20 ... -rewire-1/
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Re: Regulator

Post by GeeTee » Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:27 am

Mine has just fried it's charge circuit wiring

I will be running a new section of loom to bypass the original connector

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Re: Regulator

Post by JamieDemos » Fri Aug 28, 2015 10:07 pm

Haha sorry GeeTee, I went through that twice. Thanks for the advise everyone.
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