Regulator

[JamieDemos]

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?

Thanks

[manicguitarist]

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.

[JamieDemos]

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

Thanks

[jim157]

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

[manicguitarist]

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

[beastybikes]

from practical sportsbike mag

[lutorm]

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/

[GeeTee]

Mine has just fried it's charge circuit wiring

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

[JamieDemos]

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