1983 suzuki GS550E regulator/rectifier

[Anonymous]

I just replaced my RR on my *83 GS550e, it seems to be getting excessively hot. Is there anyone who can tell me how hot these are supposed to get? I would hate to have it get to hot and burn up and have to shell out that kind of money again.

Thanks
Thomas

[Anonymous]

Re: 1983 suzuki GS550E regulator/rectifier

I just replaced my RR on my *83 GS550e, it seems to be getting excessively hot. Is there anyone who can tell me how hot these are supposed to get? I would hate to have it get to hot and burn up and have to shell out that kind of money again.

Thanks
Thomas

Thomas,
I am really not sure exactly how hot they are supposed to get. But I did find while the bike is sitting still testing the charging system it gets hotter because of no airflow to cool it. I found that test riding the RR was warm but I could hold my hand on it. Sitting still it got to hot to keep my hand on it.
Charlie

[Nerobro]

They get hot. By nature. If they're cold there's something wrong ;-) in fact, that's a sign of failure. All the energy in the bike goes through that thing.

[duaneage]

There is 120 watts of power (minimum) through the regulator with the headlight on and the engine running. Grab a 120 watt lightbulb and see if it is the same temperature.

Current multiplied by voltage equals watts and watts through a resistance produces heat.

[Anonymous]

Thanks alot guys! Those little buggers are a little bit to expensive to replace more than once at a shot! I will test ride it and see how hot it gets, I have aslo seen some posts where guys mounted a 12v cpu fan to aid in cooloing. I think I might try that too

Thomas

[skreemer]

believe it or not run without the side covers. I have an 83 GS550E and the side covers got mangled by the previous owner. I have pods and a 4 into 1 on mine and it runs very nice and looks cool with the open space behind the carbs...