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$400 rectifer too much?

  • Thread starter Thread starter CartoonLifeStyle
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Too much thees are aftermarket options for cheap and that are better than stock

Someone will give the names in a min or two.
 
I'd be happy with a good modern alternative as long as it's got similar connectors, I really don't like cutting and splicing wires, any sugestions would be greatly appreciated.

I just can't get my head round how they could justify 400$ for a rectifier, that's almost what I paid for my bike :)
 
There is nothing sacred about the harness unless you like the smell of burning insulation. The charging system needs to be changed some to improve performance. If this is a oem restoration, there might be a slightly different approach but not much.
 
CartoonLifeStyle said:
I'd be happy with a good modern alternative as long as it's got similar connectors, I really don't like cutting and splicing wires
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In that event, buy a brand new SH775 and the connector set, and with the money you've saved from that $400, hire someone to do the soldering for you.

The stock setup will otherwise be ready and waiting for an opportunity to ruin your day.
 
Electrex and Rick's both made good aftermarket units in times past, are they still good? I bought a Rick's R/R for the 550 years ago, it seemed to work fine and was easy to install.
 
Allie said:
Electrex and Rick's both made good aftermarket units in times past, are they still good? I bought a Rick's R/R for the 550 years ago, it seemed to work fine and was easy to install.
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Rick watchataknbouthomes?
 
CartoonLifeStyle said:
I'd be happy with a good modern alternative as long as it's got similar connectors, I really don't like cutting and splicing wires, any sugestions would be greatly appreciated.

I just can't get my head round how they could justify 400$ for a rectifier, that's almost what I paid for my bike :)
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Sell the GS and get a Toyota.:rolleyes:
 
Allie said:
Electrex and Rick's both made good aftermarket units in times past, are they still good?
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Sure they are still good, but they are torturing your stator -making it produce more juice (and heat) than your bike needs. Now that you can get a series R/R (about $70), consider upgrading and enjoy happy motoring.
 
tom203 said:
Sure they are still good, but they are torturing your stator -making it produce more juice (and heat) than your bike needs. Now that you can get a series R/R (about $70), consider upgrading and enjoy happy motoring.
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That doesn't sound so 'good' to me, certainly not 'good' for your stator. The last time I had a need to bother with electrical issues those were the go-to units around here. Apparently there's something better out there now. It's good to know not to recommend those units now.

I don't have the bike with the aftermarket R/R anymore.
 
Picked up a 79 triumph bonneville 3 phase regulator/rectifier for 60 euros today :)

Should be perfect for the job ;)
 
tom203 said:
Well, that depends on how you like your stator cooked!
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This thing has a heat sink about 3 times the size of the one that was on there. What i do need to do is bypass the problem with the 3rd phase coming into action when the lights are switched on.
 
Yep....

Yep....

Searching the number SH775 yields a bevy of interesting posts. Time to forget what I thunk I thot I knew about charging systems.
 
This regualator i'm going to use for those interested is a sparx spx002.
 
CartoonLifeStyle said:
Picked up a 79 triumph bonneville 3 phase regulator/rectifier for 60 euros today :)

Should be perfect for the job ;)
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Yes, because averyone knows how good old English electrical systems were. :eek:

Lucas, Prince of Darkness.

60 Euros? That's way more than the Shendigan Series regulator.

Apparently it is true about a sucker being born every day.
 
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