Why does Suzuki split R/R + output between ignition and battery?

[posplayr]

I have a question on all this, I've read through everything and I think I have a good grasp and understand why things are they way they are. But when I checked voltage drop with a multimeter I had .5v from the bullet connector coming out of the harness into the ignition key switch. As far as I know there is no other contacts so that says the wiring has the resistance built in. Now will this show up in case of bad grounds or is this wire just degraded?

Generally it is not the wire itself but the connections and crimps. You will expect as much as 1 volt dropped through the ignition switch (if it is dirty and with all the wire), but it is the drops between R/R and battery that are really bad for the battery charging voltage.

[Call Me Ahab]

Just got in from pushing my bike 5 miles home; my rectifier burned up today, about to order the compufire R/R. I saw a warning on watching the heat - will I have the same problem with it trying to melt like my old one?

[Steve]

Just got in from pushing my bike 5 miles home; my rectifier burned up today, about to order the compufire R/R. I saw a warning on watching the heat - will I have the same problem with it trying to melt like my old one?

Are you really dead-set on getting the Compufire or would you like a similar R/R that costs about half as much?

The cheapest that I have seen a (new) Compufire sell for is about $150. The SH775 R/R from Polaris can be bought for about $70, plus shipping.

Both of those replacements are a bit bigger than stock. The Compufire is just a bit larger footprint, but considerably taller. The Polaris is a considerably larger footprint, but about the same height. Either one might need a little fabrication to mount it, and might even need a new location.

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[posplayr]

SERIES_RR_Size.jpg

here are some nominal dimension; teh SH775 is with a trimmed shroud and no mating connector.

Are you really dead-set on getting the Compufire or would you like a similar R/R that costs about half as much?

The cheapest that I have seen a (new) Compufire sell for is about $150. The SH775 R/R from Polaris can be bought for about $70, plus shipping.

Both of those replacements are a bit bigger than stock. The Compufire is just a bit larger footprint, but considerably taller. The Polaris is a considerably larger footprint, but about the same height. Either one might need a little fabrication to mount it, and might even need a new location.

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[jbird7262]

Kool_aid kid, where do you get these bimetal breaker/fuse's at, sounds like a good safe guard for anyones system, at least worth a try. Thanks JD