Rectifier/regulator needed

[jim.cox]

Hey Guys

Thought I'd ask here before traipsing around the bikeshops

The rectifier/regulator in my bike is stuffed - and its cookig up the battery....

What aftermarket units are around?

Anyone got any recommendations for something suitably rugged.

advTHANKXance

Jim

[bungbung]

Depending on your bike, I replaced the unit on my Firestorm with that from a 2002 GSXR600/1000. It is a much higher quality unit, good finning etc.
Look here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=30345

[pete376403]

http://www.electrosport.com/

[Katman]

Depending on the make of your bike (a Ducati I presume) aftermarket reg/recs are available through any bike shop/workshop in NZ for about $240.

[GSVR]

Depending on your bike, I replaced the unit on my Firestorm with that from a 2002 GSXR600/1000. It is a much higher quality unit, good finning etc.
Look here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=30345

I find this a little hard to believe coming from a Honda owner.

[davereid]

Hi Jim

Without knowing exactly what you ride, it's a bit tricky to suggest a good replacement unit.

But, for the vast majority of modern bikes, ANY 3 phase rectifier/regulator will do the job.

They all work the same way, so just choose one which you can get at a reasonable price !

To help out your regulator...

Turn your lights on if you are doing a high speed.. (it takes a bit ofload off the regulator)

Never charge a battery while it is in the bike, at least take the earth lead off

Keep your battery in good nick.. the regulator relies on the battery accepting a few amps of charge.

[jim.cox]

http://www.electrosport.com/

Thankx for the link, Pete

I imported one of their regulators

But its going to have to go back - the insulation on a couple of the wires is damaged.

Another good reason for buying locally if you can.

[vifferman]

Thankx for the link, Pete

I imported one of their regulators

But its going to have to go back - the insulation on a couple of the wires is damaged.

Another good reason for buying locally if you can.
Isn't "Electrosport" the company formerly known as "Electrex"? :spudwhat:
If so, they don't have a good record for product quality, but their customer service is good.
Most of the aftermarket ones (and OEM ones too) are Shindengen. They are fine, provided you buy one of the appropriate size for your bike's stator output. However, the most important thing is making sure the wiring is up to scratch: eliminate as many plugs as you can, make sure the wiring is as fat as possible, and that earth/ground and battery connections are clean, tight, and free from corrosion. All of these things minimise problems from resistance cooking the wiring, which ferx the insulation and causes short-circuits.