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Offline bert96

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rectifier and regulator
« on: July 08, 2008, 12:41:58 PM »


What is the best thing to do,buy a rectifier AND a regulator separately or a regulator/rectifier
in one unit.Is there one more reliable than the other? is there a brand better?


Bert
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Offline pablo78cb550

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Re: rectifier and regulator
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2008, 12:53:14 PM »
probably buy them separately,
that way if one breaks that's all you have to replace.
i was given these site.
http://www.oregonmotorcycleparts.com
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Offline eurban

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Re: rectifier and regulator
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2008, 02:21:27 PM »
The stock rectifier is a solid state piece (no moving parts) so as long as yours is working, there isn't much to be gained / improved by replacing it.  The benefits of regulator replacement have been argued a good bit on this site.  I am quite happy with the solid state regulator that I purchased from Oregon Motorcycle Parts.  It has been in use for over 3 years and as he states on his site (at least for the 750s) it actually charges at idle with over 13 volts at the battery.  My stock reg never quite managed this.  I even have an electronic ignition, 3ohm coils and halogen headlight drawing additional power, although running lights are LED units. . . If you are looking to consoladate the parts into one piece for convenience or aesthetics then the combo units might be of interest.  If your rectifier is fried then a combo unit might be of interest.  The cost of separate pieces from OMP probably isn't much different than the cost of a good combo unit however, and the parts fit in the stock locations. . .Making sure that all the wiring is solid and connections are clean is probably one of the most import "upgrades" you can do on these old bikes.  Damaged wires and resistance from corrosion will suck up a lot of alternator output and can ruin your nice new electronics, so consider a wiring tuneup as part of the deal.  Pay attention to the fuse box in particular . . . . .

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Re: rectifier and regulator
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2008, 02:45:52 PM »


 I've just change my fuse box,now running with ATC fuses,and i change my wiring harness
so i'm ok on this side.

Thanks for your  help!
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Re: rectifier and regulator
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2008, 03:12:25 PM »
Check the link in my sig!!
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Click --> Cheap Regulator/Rectifier for any of Honda's 3-phase charging systems (all SOHC4's).

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Re: rectifier and regulator
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2008, 06:34:23 PM »
here is my setup same thing it rocks!