new regulator/rectifier looks different than old one.

[Sandy]

Sounds like you still have the original individual regulator and rectifier. Not many of those left. Anyway the new one replaces both of the old items, it's a combined regulator and rectifier, hence the term R/R.

[parkerross]

Awesome thanks, thats what i assumed but wasn't sure didn't want to screw something up.

[tom203]

Awesome thanks, thats what i assumed but wasn't sure didn't want to screw something up.

If you are going to use this R/R, at least check things out afterwards- do a Quick Test

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?164993-Charging-System-QUICK-TEST/page2&p=1272192#post1272192

[Redman]

......................................... do i still need the voltage regulator since one of the stator yellow wires went to that before?

huh...
what....

i have a 77 gs 550

Oh !

Put that in your signature line (goto UserCP.).
Then that info shows up in every post, and helps the folks that are trying to help you.

77, eh.

Here is link to complete manual. (is 70-80 Megs....)

http://www.mtsac.edu/~cliff/storage/gs/GS550_77-82_all.pdf

The manual first portion is for 1977. Then later portions are for later years.
The schematic about page 160something, would be for 1977.
It does show stator wired to a separate rectifier, and a separate regulator. (I had thought that was only like 74 or 75 that had that, before was many GSes.)

Assuming the new unit you got is in fact a combined R/R (like most all GSes have), wire it up like has been stated here in last few posts -- without the existing regulator connected to the stator.



The schematic on about last page is for the 550 M (Katana?).
SO don't just go to back of the book to find schermatic.




.

[Sandy]

It does show stator wired to a separate rectifier, and a separate regulator. (I had thought that was only like 74 or 75 that had that, before was many GSes.)

Assuming the new unit you got is in fact a combined R/R (like most all GSes have), wire it up like has been stated here in last few posts -- without the existing regulator connected to the stator.

They were actually separate right up until '79. Probably not many left that haven't been updated though.

[posplayr]

So i just ordered this new regulator/rectifier from oregon motorcycle parts and the wires look different than the original wires. I told the guy what bike i have and he said this is what would work for my bike. I'm lost any help would be great


this is my new one
[ATTACH=CONFIG]36214[/ATTACH]

and this is the what the old one looks like
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNj...T0Uke/$_57.JPG

I reviewed this regulator a while back..........

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?173731-Cheap-SERIES(-)-R-R-VRRPM3-from-OMP&highlight=SERIES

[parkerross]

I wired it all up and she's working great with my little 4 cell lithium battery.

[tom203]

Good ,but amuse yourself and do the quick test as insurance!

[posplayr]

Good ,but amuse yourself and do the quick test as insurance!

It is going to be even more amusing seeing the op posting about his future charging issues and bemoaning his burnt grounds.

here is a reco: get some LED lights they are very nice when complimented by glowing ground wires.

[parkerross]

Hey posplayr you're kind of a dick i don't need any more responses from you. If you want to be a dick do it to somebody else or change the way you're responding to me also the review you did was like 3 years things could have changed since then.

[Steve]

Hey posplayr you're kind of a dick i don't need any more responses from you.

Let me see if I have this straight.

You came here with a question, admitted you were lost and were looking for help.

Several people, including posplayr, have offered you help, very little of which you have acknowledged.

Then you toss it a little detail about a modified electrical system as if it meant nothing. (I am refering to your 4-cell lithium battery.)

Then you come back and insult pos and call him names.

Sound about right?

Posplayr happens to be one of our most knowledgeable members regarding the electrical system and how it works.
Calling him (or anybody else) names does not usually do much to build a friendly relationship.

Sounds like you already seem to know it all, so we just won't bother offering you any more help. That sound OK?

.

[allojohn]

Hey posplayr you're kind of a dick i don't need any more responses from you. If you want to be a dick do it to somebody else or change the way you're responding to me also the review you did was like 3 years things could have changed since then.

Yeah Jim can be a bit harsh but if you hang around here long enough you will find listening to those who know will lead you to trouble-free riding. Every issue/problem with these machines has been solved by these guys. Listen up...you won't regret it.

PS Welcome to the forum.

[parkerross]

I appreiciate the helpful answers but the smart ass comments I don't need, I never asked anything about the quality of the r/r i ordered? The only thing I asked was how to install it. Not one bit of information he gave me pertained to any of my questions he only was saying things to make feel more like a dumb noob. Which I am but there is no reason to rub it in my face.

Yeah and the last quote he was being super helpful.

"It is going to be even more amusing seeing the op posting about his future charging issues and bemoaning his burnt grounds.

here is a reco: get some LED lights they are very nice when complimented by glowing ground wires."



I'm not sure how much more I can acknowledge, Besides saying I got my question answered and thanks for help.

Let me see if I have this straight.

You came here with a question, admitted you were lost and were looking for help.

Several people, including posplayr, have offered you help, very little of which you have acknowledged.

Then you toss it a little detail about a modified electrical system as if it meant nothing. (I am refering to your 4-cell lithium battery.)

Then you come back and insult pos and call him names.

Sound about right?

Posplayr happens to be one of our most knowledgeable members regarding the electrical system and how it works.
Calling him (or anybody else) names does not usually do much to build a friendly relationship.

Sounds like you already seem to know it all, so we just won't bother offering you any more help. That sound OK?

.

[posplayr]

Hey posplayr you're kind of a dick i don't need any more responses from you. If you want to be a dick do it to somebody else or change the way you're responding to me also the review you did was like 3 years things could have changed since then.

Hey parkerross you are wrong, I'm a Jim not a dick. And it will be extremely amusing to see you come back. If you think that is harsh too bad. It is nothing like having a fried harness.


God forbid anybody else buy one of these.