80's GS550L R/R replacement opinions

[llogician]

Can anyone tell me if this: ("Suzuki" part)

http://www.regulatorrectifier.com/catalog/1980-Suzuki-550-GS550L-Regulator-Rectifier?osCsid=01d05e2cb73ba28fe10a48135596c291

is preferable to this: (Rick's)

http://www.bikebandit.com/rick-s-motorsport-electric-rectifier-regulator?mg=3628&t=1&td=1

or this: (Electrosport)

http://www.bikebandit.com/electrosport-rectifier-regulator?mg=3628&t=1&td=1

I realize there are several circulating opinions about this, and I have tried to piece them together... some preach a resounding yes on Rick's, others (Bass Cliff) say Electrosport... where do we stand now; any further developments?

Thanks for any guidance. (Also, I believe a new stator is also necessary for a complete repair; should I be looking to Rick's for said stator, or is there another manufacturer producing something more efficient?)

[Adler]

Can anyone tell me if this: <a href="http://www.regulatorrectifier.com/catalog/1980-Suzuki-550-GS550L-Regulator-Rectifier?osCsid=01d05e2cb73ba28fe10a48135596c291" > ("Suzuki" part) </a>

is preferable to this: <a href="http://www.bikebandit.com/rick-s-motorsport-electric-rectifier-regulator?mg=3628&t=1&td=1"> (Rick's) </a>


or this: <a href="http://www.bikebandit.com/electrosport-rectifier-regulator?mg=3628&t=1&td=1"> (Electrosport) </a>

I realize there are several circulating opinions about this, and I have tried to piece them together... some preach a resounding yes on Rick's, others (Bass Cliff) say Electrosport... where do we stand now; any further developments?

Thanks for any guidance. (Also, I believe a new stator is also necessary for a complete repair; should I be looking to Rick's for said stator, or is there another manufacturer producing something more efficient?)

No comment on the R/R's, Im no expert but I will say that HTML anchors dont work in here. You need to use;
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("Suzuki" part)

(Rick's)

(Electrosport)

EDIT: never mind... you figured it out

[Nessism]

Good god man, another R/R thread?

[Steve]

Good god man, another R/R thread.

Click HERE to see my post in a recent thread.

There are several links to FET regulators there, but since it was several days ago on eBay, they might be gone.

When you get to that thread, go to the beginning and read it all the way through.

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[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. Ilogician,

To set the record straight, I have never recommended an Electrosport r/r unit. The aftermarket OEM type regulator/rectifiers are just as weak as the original Suzuki part. Please visit the electrical section of my little website for a list of compatible, more modern r/r units. I'm on my phone right now so I'll be back later with a proper welcome.

EDIT:

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