Do I have the correct rectifier?

[Vmass]

Did I read correctly that I should connect the new R/R ground directly to the negative battery terminal?

[tom203]

Did I read correctly that I should connect the new R/R ground directly to the negative battery terminal?

Absolutely- extend a wire from that ground lug to battery negative. Don't forget to test this baby before you ride off!

[koolaid_kid]

Did I read correctly that I should connect the new R/R ground directly to the negative battery terminal?

Just to clarify: Connect the ground wire ring terminal (b/w) to one of your mounting bolts, then run a wire from that mounting bolt to the negative terminal on your battery. Many also run all their grounds to that mounting bolt also, so they all are connected semi-directly to the battery negative terminal.

[Vmass]

I replaced the stator with Rick's, lead length was longer before the grommet. No big deal just have to do an extra loop inside the stator case.

I also replaced the R/R, wires on old one were a little melted. And finally, I replace the solonoid. Someone had replaced it with an incorrect/different than stock which had an additional wire going directly to the negative battery terminal. Should I add that back in with the new solenoid?

Will test it all the next time I get a chance, ran out of time today.

[cowboyup3371]

What do you mean by doing an extra loop inside the stator cover? That rotor has to have a specific amount of clearance around the stator to generate the right current, wrapping the wire bundle around it is going to cause you problems. Better to run it like it's supposed to and just cut the ends off at the R/R when you replace the connectors.

Or am I reading this wrong?

[Vmass]

What do you mean by doing an extra loop inside the stator cover? That rotor has to have a specific amount of clearance around the stator to generate the right current, wrapping the wire bundle around it is going to cause you problems. Better to run it like it's supposed to and just cut the ends off at the R/R when you replace the connectors.

Or am I reading this wrong?

I may not have explained it correctly. The wire on the Rick's stator is longer between the grommet and the stator, compared to the stock stator. This required me to do a small loop around the upper clip, which retains the wire, just before the grommet. I think we are good.