Topic: Hurry! Will this rectifier work on my 78 550K?

[IAmCitizenMe]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB400F-CB400-CB-400-F-Rectifier_W0QQitemZ270418608320QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ef63480c0&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1171

I don't even know for sure if the thing works but I don't have the $200 to buy a new one.

[IAmCitizenMe]

Nevermind. It will work. Or rather, it is compatible with my bike. Whether it works, I have no idea. We'll see.

God, I'm cheap.

[vames]

I wouldn't buy a rectifier used, especially if the owner is giving an as-is vibe and doesn't say it's been tested. There are lots of these sitting around that have been ruined by cross polarity jumping or age, etc. Get a new one from OregonMotorcycleParts.com for $45, mount it correctly, and be done with it.

[Duke McDukiedook]

I was about to post that vames... ya beat me to it.

[IAmCitizenMe]

Ordered. I will no longer have to carry my charger around with me everywhere I go and hope that I can find an outlet in a well lit, populated area at night while I work. *whew*

[vames]

I remember that moment...when the bike starts charging itself. Ive ridden 4 years with the same battery now -- through NY winters under a cover and all -- and have never externally charged the battery. All I did was test my alternator to make sure it's OK, cleaned all connections and gooped in dielectric grease, and put in an oregon rectifier and solid state regulator. Perfect.