06 GSX-R 600 Won't Start / Charging Woes?

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Well...a bit of an update for you all.

I finally had time to disassemble everything after receiving all of the parts.

I can't say I've ever been happy to see a failed component, but at least now I know what the cause of my issue was - a very toasty looking stator coil!

I've replaced the stator and will replace the reg/rec tomorrow, since I had already ordered a new one I may as well replace everything at once.

Once everything is back together I'll measure the voltages and fingers crossed will see normal/good results.

[jafagsx250]

That's a well buggered one. Surprised that there's not more damage

[SaferRides]

A failed reg/rec can kill the stator, so do replace it before using the bike again.

[malcy25]

Good to know a reason. What did you go with in terms of parts?

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Good to know a reason. What did you go with in terms of parts?

Ordered genuine Suzuki parts for the regulator/rectifier, stator and matching gasket.

It's a common enough issue that there are a multitude of knock-off parts out there, but there's no substitute for genuine quality.

[pete376403]

Ordered genuine Suzuki parts for the regulator/rectifier, stator and matching gasket.

It's a common enough issue that there are a multitude of knock-off parts out there, but there's no substitute for genuine quality.

As demonstrated in post 16?
My own Suzuki still has the original stator and r/r (37 years, but I am very careful about keeping the oil level up as the stator is partially oil cooled, I have relocated the r/r from under the battery box to under the steering head and the alternator connectors have all been replaced, and the batteries have been replaced as soon as needed.

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As demonstrated in post 16?
My own Suzuki still has the original stator and r/r (37 years, but I am very careful about keeping the oil level up as the stator is partially oil cooled, I have relocated the r/r from under the battery box to under the steering head and the alternator connectors have all been replaced, and the batteries have been replaced as soon as needed.

It's only a common issue for the 2006/2007 models of the bike, later years (and seemingly earlier too) don't suffer from the reg/rec and/or stator issues like the 2006 or 2007 ones do.

[malcy25]

As demonstrated in post 16?
and the batteries have been replaced as soon as needed.

After reading issues like this recently, I went and bought a new battery for my road bike as it was well puffed. I started to get nervous the impact this would have on the charging system for the times I did start it.....usually by bump!

[F5 Dave]

Having started numerous GSs by bump as their charging systems failed, including a borrowed thou touring north island, and of course all my race bikes, .

a borrowed RF900 took me a bit by surprise as it almost ran away from me when it caught. Higher first gear or idle or something. Opened my eyes.