Those rectifiers are both internally and case grounded (case grounding provided by the mounting bolts) very often just loosen the mount bolt for the rectifier, tighten that sucker up again so it digs in (unless it's rusty then clean it right)
I put one of these on my '91 Suzuki DR650. I am running a stereo with Rockford Fosgate speakers. Previously I went thru 2 stokk reg/rek boxes. My Roadster MOSFET r/r is still going. Great review man.
Subix Barbarasson thanks! This thing was a breeze to install. love the fact that the batt side cables shoot directly to the battery and not run through the main harness. so far i get a steady 14.3v but i run a shit load if accessories that are real power drain (two fog lights, high n low beam @ same time, and city lights). At stops with all this running i can see the numbers drop on my on board digital volt meter to about 12v.. thats still good considering the OEM RR would dip down to 11.7v with all this running. A quick blip on the throttle and the voltage returns with the new Mosfet. i might invest in a second battery, ive been looking at the Shorai.. lighter and small.. maybe mod my trunk to fit & run duel batteries.
+james moreno Dude are you familiar with the Wye (Y)/Delta stator mod? A handfull of dudes rewire their stator to put out more power with higher RPM. sounds like you may already have that. But i dunno. I have been lead to believe that tee stokk setup for my bike puts out a konstant range that will not go too low or too high. But if someone runs hella akksesssories shit doesn't keep up. Thats why they rewire and make up for loss with rpms. Man ill find thee link and post in the thead. Btw, that led spot review you did was very helpful. I ended up with a automotive store led flood light for my main and a trail tech brand LED spot for high beam on my dual sport.
+james moreno Ok dude, dig this point of view. Also read a bit into it and look at the procycle llink. The dualsport guys like me dont have much for power so we are always looking for new ways to inkrease efficiency. drriders.com/topic10677.html
Subix Barbarasson .. Ya bro, post up that link for me, Id love to research it, im in need of more juice. Glad my Spot light review worked for you. Im thinking about swinging the same way.. All LED lighting and getting rid of my HIDs. i seen a Bagger the other day with 3 rows of LEDs for the headlights and i couldnt even look at it directly is was so bright. Im looking to find a solution to get more lighting with less wattage so its not so much of a drain..LED is the solution but i just need to figure out how to make it work and look pretty fitting in the OEM headlight..
+james moreno Dude if you do FB chekk out a group khalled " DR650Riders" I am an admin on it. I know they are totally different bikes, but you kould learn alot from the limitations and resulting solutions alot of the members kome up with. There is also a few kats around saktown and Nor.Kal. in general. Some riders are pretty about their bikes and some dudes like me are dirtier then Watt/I-80 after dark. Either way it is a kool respektful group. Just realize it is very DR specifik so don't post a pik of your bike. other admins might see it as spam and ban. We get alot of people posting other bikes and unrelated shit. But other than that it is kool knowledge .
GSXR's must be made like Ducati 1198's. Ducati went to great lengths to produce an amazing racing bike but seem to have spent zero time on the consumer electrics, placing the VR/R right next to the headers. I was changing mine every 5 months until I got the MOSFET.
I was suggest everybody use this type of RR. Once I slapped it on my bike, I've never had another issue. Good quality stuff I suggest you give them a call.
Not a biggy, i placed a CPU fan under the rear seat placed and screwed the rectifier over it, made sure the fan can suck air from beneath , hooked up the wires directly to Batt, with a secret on/off switch..... total cost 1.5 USD😀😀😀
Eww, that I do not know. It would easier to just add your own male and female spade connectors or just butt connect. If you really want the connector I would start with Google researching JAE connectors. JAE is a manufacturer all sorts of connectors and may have one that fits this application. Else you would need to ebay a used wiring harness and swap out if the harness side and or purchase a RR just for the connector.
Not sure if I understand your question. My bike is an 05 GSXR with 151K miles. Yes 151,000, that no type-o. I've had the same MOSFET RR you see in this video currently on my bike now with no issues. Stay away from cheap
@@turk6770 can't go wrong with oem, the one thing you should do is move it to Infront of the radiator. The stock location is why they typically overheat and burn up, their is just not enough air flow for them to properly cool.
Hi, new to this channel. Reg/ Rec problems on my NC30, Looking at the upgrades/ replacements. Can anyone explain the difference between the FH020AA and FH020BA please
This is good stuff. I’ve also gone through 2 Regulator Rectifiers in a space of 9 months. My bike is a 2006 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000. Am being told to install a Honda Africa 750 Regulator Rectifier or the one for a Honda Steed 400cc. I don’t know whether it’s a good idea though.
I've gone through my fair share of regular rectifiers, and after getting this one I'm happy to report that it's still in my bike today after 4 years of the making of this video.
Fırat Sönmez. I would say yes because the job of RR is to regulate the amount of AC current and convert it to useable dc current, what ever is left of is shunted, but this is a question best left to the manufacturer, i would say call them up and ask for a more reliable answer. There pretty cool guys and very knowledgeable.
They use 22,20 or 12, but I do not know which one it is. I do not know the serial number of $ 100. If you do not get the license, it will be garbage. Is there a difference between the models?
Firat .... I once had a Hyosung 650... I got closer to 80 volts coming out of the stator. Check that. PS. I replaced mine with a kawasaki stator and a shindegren from roadster then drove it cross country. (how's your transmission output shaft ... did it strip the gear off yet? replace the drive gear with something mde with better steel)
when you get a good one. mosfet unit will run cooler . Mosfet's have very low voltage drop compared to transistor SCR diode units. The rectifier regulator is on many different bikes. even ATC/UTC's even riding lawnmowers. the 12V charge is the same. it's the amps and if 3 or 2 wire stater. Lots of fit's for the unit shown hear. Fuse or CK breaker a must!! save wires. If you bike doesn't have one go to local auto store and get one. + side of battery. Even scooters have them. always check stater output volts/amps when retro fitting.
Well I'm going to say this MOSFET is better then the oem but I think me relocating it to the front of the RAD plays a huge part in it. It's been what 5 years now with this one and not one single charging issue. I've had two oems and they both took a dump on me.. never had anymore issues after this one.
@@turk6770 I don't want to swayed your purchase brother. OEM is way better than an eBay special that's for sure and will definitely do the job. But after going the MOSFET route, well, I won't be turning back. Hands down the roadster cycle FHA delivers power like no other. I have two sets of fog lights, ground effects lighting, low and high beam all running at the same time and what ever the bike needs being drained from it and this MOSFET has not to let me down. Again proper cooling is going to play a big part in the RR lifespan. When it comes to quality, by far this one is better then OEM with beefy water proof connections and thicker cabling plus a self reseting fuse. Yes it may cost more but this is one of those parts that you are not going to want to go cheap on. Again this is just my opinion and after 5 years and still going I don't regret the purchase and can recommend.
A G m, lol i thnk u can chock that up to lessons learned, you can do ebay 99% percent of the time and get away with it but that failing 1% is going to be the real ass kicker. funny thing, when i asked the dealership folks they were like huh, whats a mosfet RR..lol..all i know is No more cheap ebay RRs for me..
jwrath90 Man i have to say that was an excellent purchase. i get a consistent 14.3 volts all the time. i hooked up a volt meter to monitor my RR ever since i was having issues with my electrical charging system. i think a voltmeter is a must have to insure everything is functioning properly throughout your charging system (stator, RR and battery). i have yet to see a RR stay consistent with all the lighting that i have but that mosfet is the exception putting out the voltage like a champ. i highly recommend if your in the market.
james moreno I too have gone through several rr, stator and batteries. I have 5 rr and 4 batteries. I'm tired of my bike leaving me stranded so I'm thinking of investing in a mosfet rr. I have a 2006 gsxr 600 with 28,000 miles. got it in 2011 with 5,000 miles. been through 4 rr's and have been stranded at least 4x.
jwrath90 Ouch, ya i feel your pain, that was my same scenario. couple of things i would say to change or upgrade. i believe your RR is located by your exhaust headers, i would definitely relicate that to a place with more air flow. that was poor design by suzuki. i have relocated mine to the front side of the radiator and you can find that DIY in my arsenal of DIY videos.. two- invest in a good battery, i have a lithium-iron cell battery thats just awsome, never a slow crank after putting this bad boy in, you can find that in my videos as well. lastly, upgrade all your wiring to 12 gauge and stop using the stock harness and cheap connectors all together. everything hard wired!.. after i went this route i havent been stranded since. but that must have like i said before is that digital volt meter i got from ebay. i click that thing on before i stary the bike and i known i have enough voltage in my battery before i even start my ride, and during my ride i can see that voltage is charging my battery getting me from point a to b. Sounds like a pain in the ass to get all these things done but you wont regret it and wont find yourself stranded anymore. Nothing worse than paying a towing fee to get your bike home when that money could have been spent on your bike. thats just my 2 cents..
james moreno oh wow. Yeah that's quite a bit of work there. I was go8jg to replace my battery and rectifier so they are off to a good start. I was hoping that the mosfet alone would be enough. I know how to work on my bike to an extent. I don't know much about replacing the wires. I think the voltage meter sounds good, I know that website has one with a green light that he made so I might invest in that but I was hoping that the mosfet rr alone alone would resolve the issue. no kidding, I've spent so much money on repairing the charging system.
Sorry to get back to you so late.. the process of explaining the RR is quite long so I'm going to point you to a good video of how it works and how to test. Hope this answers you question. th-cam.com/video/IzjVDL4ZtlE/w-d-xo.html
What up Kevin, welcome to the channel. Your the 2nd person to hit me up about the longevity of this product this week and let me tell you.. after almost 4 years now its still on my bike and working like a champ. I haven't had one single issue with my charging system, the voltage output still remains at 14.3 volts As when I first purchased it. Chris, a new subscribe as well just recently got in contact with the guys at rostercycle.com and picked himself up Super kit as well, I'm looking forward to his review in future.. Just an FYI I have no affiliation with them.. I make no 💰 in referrals or promoting their product.. in fact they probably don't even know this video exists and helps them in their revenue. When I see and test a good product I'm happy to report it to you guys just for simple fact that it helps out another rider. If your in the market for a RR this is the one you should get.. And if you do get it (or even if you don't) make sure to relocate your RR to the front of you radiator.. this is by far the most efficient way to keep these units from burning up and proof of that is shown on the 06 models and above when Suzuki started placing them by the horn after so many complaints of them frying, although I wouldn't recommend that location as well since that puts it closer to the headers (lots of heat).. I have a video on relocating the RR, be sure to check that out as well here: th-cam.com/video/8GUM-dAw8Io/w-d-xo.html Last but not least be sure to hardware your stator in and get rid of those connectors altogether. The guys at roastercycle.com shared that tidbit of information with me and I'm happy to report I haven't had a single problem with my electrical charging system ever since. I hope that helps you out brother, let me know if you need any other assistance.
Awesome! Yeah I've had two different rectifiers and stator go bad over the last 7 years of ownership. And I gotta tell you I believe it just the heat that burns them up. So I moved mine in front of the radiator like you did and I believe that's the answer to the problems! I'm going to try the fan switch mod this weekend. Anyways thanks for the reply bud!
Ivan im pretty sure it's SHUNT. At the time of purchase how it performed the function and efficiency or load on the engine I should say wasn't really a concern, after all the bike comes stock this way. After speaking with one of the owners of cycleriders.com he pretty much sold me on the reliability of his units. I only had two requirements, it had to give me the required voltage to to operate the bike and then some (any additional power draining accessories I added), and it had to be reliably (couldnt burn up). I have to say, it's been been all that and then some. Since day one all I've seen across my onboard voltmeter is steady 14.3 volts during my ride and my battery is charged every morning at 13.2v. Don't regret my choice and spending the extra cash at all. As for cooling I had also thought about installing a fan but didn't want the worry or the possibility of the fan component failing and not being aware so i opted for a natural cooled location. Also, I wanted to eliminate those damn connectors when at the time were toast once again. You brought up a good question, I'm going to have to email the guys at cycleriders.com and find out.
I believe some of the rectifier/regulator problem goes to the account of electrical load modification. The bike was engineered with the certain regular load and the rectifier was design to dissipate (heat up) the excess voltage. Many of us jumped on the bandwagon of the cool (most of them illegal) LED conversions, especially in headlights. The halogen used 5-6 Amps, the LED will use maybe 2 and still blinds the hell out every road user around us... BUT! The excess (not designed) current lands on the voltage regulator in a form of excess heat, so no question it will die sooner, if we are unlucky cause some damage in the stator. So in the next round the slightly damaged stator will cause trouble, like a hidden rat, chewing through couple of (even upgraded) regulators. Maybe that is one probable cause why we can read in these comments about the repetitive failures. With any changes, system/battery type etc. you have to be aware of these carefully designed/balanced systems to be safe on the long run. Happy riding!
Sir I am from Morocco and I am desperately looking for someone with decent knowledge, I would love to have your email address or something where we can talk, I am ready to pay you for the time you'll be spending helping & answering me. Long story short I own a 600 K6 and the only solution Moroccan mechanic are telling me is to change the stator every month ( the problem the battery is not charging)
Funny that you bring this type of service up Amor. I was just toying with this same very idea just the other day and would love to see how it would work out. Shoot me an email at jamesmorenojr@gmail.com and will schedule some time to work out the other details and troubleshoot your issue together.
This is probably my issue my battery was fried that came with my bike. You commented on my post on Reddit this is the best series so far!
Those rectifiers are both internally and case grounded (case grounding provided by the mounting bolts) very often just loosen the mount bolt for the rectifier, tighten that sucker up again so it digs in (unless it's rusty then clean it right)
Congrats on 5K Subs James! Thank you Sir! 💯🤟🏼
I put one of these on my '91 Suzuki DR650. I am running a stereo with Rockford Fosgate speakers. Previously I went thru 2 stokk reg/rek boxes. My Roadster MOSFET r/r is still going. Great review man.
Subix Barbarasson thanks! This thing was a breeze to install. love the fact that the batt side cables shoot directly to the battery and not run through the main harness. so far i get a steady 14.3v but i run a shit load if accessories that are real power drain (two fog lights, high n low beam @ same time, and city lights). At stops with all this running i can see the numbers drop on my on board digital volt meter to about 12v.. thats still good considering the OEM RR would dip down to 11.7v with all this running. A quick blip on the throttle and the voltage returns with the new Mosfet. i might invest in a second battery, ive been looking at the Shorai.. lighter and small.. maybe mod my trunk to fit & run duel batteries.
+james moreno
Dude are you familiar with the Wye (Y)/Delta stator mod? A handfull of dudes rewire their stator to put out more power with higher RPM. sounds like you may already have that. But i dunno. I have been lead to believe that tee stokk setup for my bike puts out a konstant range that will not go too low or too high. But if someone runs hella akksesssories shit doesn't keep up. Thats why they rewire and make up for loss with rpms. Man ill find thee link and post in the thead. Btw, that led spot review you did was very helpful. I ended up with a automotive store led flood light for my main and a trail tech brand LED spot for high beam on my dual sport.
+james moreno
Ok dude, dig this point of view. Also read a bit into it and look at the procycle llink. The dualsport guys like me dont have much for power so we are always looking for new ways to inkrease efficiency.
drriders.com/topic10677.html
Subix Barbarasson .. Ya bro, post up that link for me, Id love to research it, im in need of more juice. Glad my Spot light review worked for you. Im thinking about swinging the same way.. All LED lighting and getting rid of my HIDs. i seen a Bagger the other day with 3 rows of LEDs for the headlights and i couldnt even look at it directly is was so bright. Im looking to find a solution to get more lighting with less wattage so its not so much of a drain..LED is the solution but i just need to figure out how to make it work and look pretty fitting in the OEM headlight..
+james moreno
Dude if you do FB chekk out a group khalled
" DR650Riders"
I am an admin on it. I know they are totally different bikes, but you kould learn alot from the limitations and resulting solutions alot of the members kome up with. There is also a few kats around saktown and Nor.Kal. in general. Some riders are pretty about their bikes and some dudes like me are dirtier then Watt/I-80 after dark. Either way it is a kool respektful group. Just realize it is very DR specifik so don't post a pik of your bike. other admins might see it as spam and ban. We get alot of people posting other bikes and unrelated shit. But other than that it is kool knowledge .
If you're only getting 6-7 months out an OEM regulator/rectifier, then you got another issue...
exactly was saying same...come on man...6 month ???
Bet the connector was the root cause the whole time
GSXR's must be made like Ducati 1198's. Ducati went to great lengths to produce an amazing racing bike but seem to have spent zero time on the consumer electrics, placing the VR/R right next to the headers. I was changing mine every 5 months until I got the MOSFET.
@@76Gazz same, MOSFET way to go.
Ground is important! Some also put an old PC blower on top to cool it, if the rectifier in a constraint area.
Can i use this on my daytona 675 2014 model?
I was suggest everybody use this type of RR. Once I slapped it on my bike, I've never had another issue. Good quality stuff I suggest you give them a call.
I have a installed a CPU fan under the rectifier...... temps are way cooler then normal
NICE!, what size, how did you mount and how did you wire up. This could help out people who dont want to relocate like i did.
Not a biggy, i placed a CPU fan under the rear seat placed and screwed the rectifier over it, made sure the fan can suck air from beneath , hooked up the wires directly to Batt, with a secret on/off switch..... total cost 1.5 USD😀😀😀
How doi geat ahold of the connectors separatly?
Eww, that I do not know. It would easier to just add your own male and female spade connectors or just butt connect.
If you really want the connector I would start with Google researching JAE connectors. JAE is a manufacturer all sorts of connectors and may have one that fits this application. Else you would need to ebay a used wiring harness and swap out if the harness side and or purchase a RR just for the connector.
suzuki gsxr 600 molsef regulator how many years, how many miles
Not sure if I understand your question. My bike is an 05 GSXR with 151K miles. Yes 151,000, that no type-o. I've had the same MOSFET RR you see in this video currently on my bike now with no issues. Stay away from cheap
@@TheChemistDIY thank you oem i will buy
@@turk6770 can't go wrong with oem, the one thing you should do is move it to Infront of the radiator. The stock location is why they typically overheat and burn up, their is just not enough air flow for them to properly cool.
Hi, new to this channel. Reg/ Rec problems on my NC30, Looking at the upgrades/ replacements. Can anyone explain the difference between the FH020AA and FH020BA please
Give roaster cycles a call and ask them to explain the difference between the two for your application
@@TheChemistDIY thank you, I'm in the UK so will drop him an email,
This is good stuff. I’ve also gone through 2 Regulator Rectifiers in a space of 9 months. My bike is a 2006 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000. Am being told to install a Honda Africa 750 Regulator Rectifier or the one for a Honda Steed 400cc. I don’t know whether it’s a good idea though.
I've gone through my fair share of regular rectifiers, and after getting this one I'm happy to report that it's still in my bike today after 4 years of the making of this video.
@@TheChemistDIY that’s good to hear. I think need one too. Could you send me their link. I hope they ship to Africa.
@@tsikomarvin1641 here u go.. it says on their site that they ship to other countries.
roadstercycle.com/
@@TheChemistDIY thanks
Good stuff mate, yes my duc has fried 3 and in the process of remounting , I have heard gsxr fry them also . good luck 😁
Does this model fit with a stator that outputs 30 volts.hyosung gt650.
Fırat Sönmez. I would say yes because the job of RR is to regulate the amount of AC current and convert it to useable dc current, what ever is left of is shunted, but this is a question best left to the manufacturer, i would say call them up and ask for a more reliable answer. There pretty cool guys and very knowledgeable.
They use 22,20 or 12, but I do not know which one it is. I do not know the serial number of $ 100. If you do not get the license, it will be garbage. Is there a difference between the models?
10 amperes required receive
Firat .... I once had a Hyosung 650... I got closer to 80 volts coming out of the stator. Check that. PS. I replaced mine with a kawasaki stator and a shindegren from roadster then drove it cross country. (how's your transmission output shaft ... did it strip the gear off yet? replace the drive gear with something mde with better steel)
What's the correct number for Honda VT250 any body has any ideas?
HELLA.
How many northern kslifornians does it take to skrew in a light bulb?
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How long does it take?
Hella days......
Hella FTW.
Put a computer fan to cool it down i have mine for years never burned the rectefier again
when you get a good one. mosfet unit will run cooler . Mosfet's have very low voltage drop compared to transistor SCR diode units. The rectifier regulator is on many different bikes. even ATC/UTC's even riding lawnmowers. the 12V charge is the same. it's the amps and if 3 or 2 wire stater. Lots of fit's for the unit shown hear. Fuse or CK breaker a must!! save wires. If you bike doesn't have one go to local auto store and get one. + side of battery. Even scooters have them. always check stater output volts/amps when retro fitting.
Is molsef better than oem?
In my experiance, yes . It does a more efficiant job at regulating and shunting. You do not want to cheap out here.
best regulator oem? long lasting twill
Well I'm going to say this MOSFET is better then the oem but I think me relocating it to the front of the RAD plays a huge part in it. It's been what 5 years now with this one and not one single charging issue. I've had two oems and they both took a dump on me.. never had anymore issues after this one.
@@TheChemistDIY should i get a mosfet? mosfet 5 year very very nice (oem regulator 4 year)
@@turk6770 I don't want to swayed your purchase brother. OEM is way better than an eBay special that's for sure and will definitely do the job. But after going the MOSFET route, well, I won't be turning back. Hands down the roadster cycle FHA delivers power like no other. I have two sets of fog lights, ground effects lighting, low and high beam all running at the same time and what ever the bike needs being drained from it and this MOSFET has not to let me down. Again proper cooling is going to play a big part in the RR lifespan.
When it comes to quality, by far this one is better then OEM with beefy water proof connections and thicker cabling plus a self reseting fuse. Yes it may cost more but this is one of those parts that you are not going to want to go cheap on.
Again this is just my opinion and after 5 years and still going I don't regret the purchase and can recommend.
lol i went through the same exact thing on my ducati bought a ebay peice of crap went through 3 of those then went the mosfet route works great.
A G m, lol i thnk u can chock that up to lessons learned, you can do ebay 99% percent of the time and get away with it but that failing 1% is going to be the real ass kicker. funny thing, when i asked the dealership folks they were like huh, whats a mosfet RR..lol..all i know is No more cheap ebay RRs for me..
how is the mosfet regulator/rectifier holding up?
jwrath90 Man i have to say that was an excellent purchase. i get a consistent 14.3 volts all the time. i hooked up a volt meter to monitor my RR ever since i was having issues with my electrical charging system. i think a voltmeter is a must have to insure everything is functioning properly throughout your charging system (stator, RR and battery). i have yet to see a RR stay consistent with all the lighting that i have but that mosfet is the exception putting out the voltage like a champ. i highly recommend if your in the market.
james moreno I too have gone through several rr, stator and batteries. I have 5 rr and 4 batteries. I'm tired of my bike leaving me stranded so I'm thinking of investing in a mosfet rr. I have a 2006 gsxr 600 with 28,000 miles. got it in 2011 with 5,000 miles. been through 4 rr's and have been stranded at least 4x.
jwrath90 Ouch, ya i feel your pain, that was my same scenario. couple of things i would say to change or upgrade. i believe your RR is located by your exhaust headers, i would definitely relicate that to a place with more air flow. that was poor design by suzuki. i have relocated mine to the front side of the radiator and you can find that DIY in my arsenal of DIY videos.. two- invest in a good battery, i have a lithium-iron cell battery thats just awsome, never a slow crank after putting this bad boy in, you can find that in my videos as well. lastly, upgrade all your wiring to 12 gauge and stop using the stock harness and cheap connectors all together. everything hard wired!.. after i went this route i havent been stranded since. but that must have like i said before is that digital volt meter i got from ebay. i click that thing on before i stary the bike and i known i have enough voltage in my battery before i even start my ride, and during my ride i can see that voltage is charging my battery getting me from point a to b. Sounds like a pain in the ass to get all these things done but you wont regret it and wont find yourself stranded anymore. Nothing worse than paying a towing fee to get your bike home when that money could have been spent on your bike. thats just my 2 cents..
james moreno oh wow. Yeah that's quite a bit of work there. I was go8jg to replace my battery and rectifier so they are off to a good start. I was hoping that the mosfet alone would be enough. I know how to work on my bike to an extent. I don't know much about replacing the wires. I think the voltage meter sounds good, I know that website has one with a green light that he made so I might invest in that but I was hoping that the mosfet rr alone alone would resolve the issue. no kidding, I've spent so much money on repairing the charging system.
i think is time to replace de RR in my harley FXR89 BOBBER .. but i can found some similar mosfet RR .. To HD ... SALUDOS ..
There’s 5 wires in rectifier
Red, Black with white, grey, red with white and yellow with white will tell me about all these wires
Sorry to get back to you so late.. the process of explaining the RR is quite long so I'm going to point you to a good video of how it works and how to test. Hope this answers you question.
th-cam.com/video/IzjVDL4ZtlE/w-d-xo.html
Did this rectifier last a long time? New subscriber btw!
What up Kevin, welcome to the channel. Your the 2nd person to hit me up about the longevity of this product this week and let me tell you.. after almost 4 years now its still on my bike and working like a champ. I haven't had one single issue with my charging system, the voltage output still remains at 14.3 volts As when I first purchased it.
Chris, a new subscribe as well just recently got in contact with the guys at rostercycle.com and picked himself up Super kit as well, I'm looking forward to his review in future..
Just an FYI I have no affiliation with them.. I make no 💰 in referrals or promoting their product.. in fact they probably don't even know this video exists and helps them in their revenue. When I see and test a good product I'm happy to report it to you guys just for simple fact that it helps out another rider. If your in the market for a RR this is the one you should get..
And if you do get it (or even if you don't) make sure to relocate your RR to the front of you radiator.. this is by far the most efficient way to keep these units from burning up and proof of that is shown on the 06 models and above when Suzuki started placing them by the horn after so many complaints of them frying, although I wouldn't recommend that location as well since that puts it closer to the headers (lots of heat).. I have a video on relocating the RR, be sure to check that out as well here: th-cam.com/video/8GUM-dAw8Io/w-d-xo.html
Last but not least be sure to hardware your stator in and get rid of those connectors altogether. The guys at roastercycle.com shared that tidbit of information with me and I'm happy to report I haven't had a single problem with my electrical charging system ever since.
I hope that helps you out brother, let me know if you need any other assistance.
Awesome! Yeah I've had two different rectifiers and stator go bad over the last 7 years of ownership. And I gotta tell you I believe it just the heat that burns them up. So I moved mine in front of the radiator like you did and I believe that's the answer to the problems! I'm going to try the fan switch mod this weekend. Anyways thanks for the reply bud!
That I do not know, just call them up and ask. There pretty cool guys and have a wealth of information.
Is this shunt type or series type?
Ivan im pretty sure it's SHUNT. At the time of purchase how it performed the function and efficiency or load on the engine I should say wasn't really a concern, after all the bike comes stock this way. After speaking with one of the owners of cycleriders.com he pretty much sold me on the reliability of his units. I only had two requirements, it had to give me the required voltage to to operate the bike and then some (any additional power draining accessories I added), and it had to be reliably (couldnt burn up). I have to say, it's been been all that and then some. Since day one all I've seen across my onboard voltmeter is steady 14.3 volts during my ride and my battery is charged every morning at 13.2v. Don't regret my choice and spending the extra cash at all.
As for cooling
I had also thought about installing a fan but didn't want the worry or the possibility of the fan component failing and not being aware so i opted for a natural cooled location. Also, I wanted to eliminate those damn connectors when at the time were toast once again.
You brought up a good question, I'm going to have to email the guys at cycleriders.com and find out.
cycleriders.com/ is dead website
My bad,, wrong web address. Here is the correct link
roadstercycle.com/
Its diodes inside
I believe some of the rectifier/regulator problem goes to the account of electrical load modification. The bike was engineered with the certain regular load and the rectifier was design to dissipate (heat up) the excess voltage. Many of us jumped on the bandwagon of the cool (most of them illegal) LED conversions, especially in headlights. The halogen used 5-6 Amps, the LED will use maybe 2 and still blinds the hell out every road user around us... BUT! The excess (not designed) current lands on the voltage regulator in a form of excess heat, so no question it will die sooner, if we are unlucky cause some damage in the stator. So in the next round the slightly damaged stator will cause trouble, like a hidden rat, chewing through couple of (even upgraded) regulators. Maybe that is one probable cause why we can read in these comments about the repetitive failures. With any changes, system/battery type etc. you have to be aware of these carefully designed/balanced systems to be safe on the long run. Happy riding!
R15 ka rectifier rs
If your stock OE wiring is melting you have some serious problems bro!
Yup, cheap RRs.. haven't had a problem since after moving to this MOSFET RR. Stay away from cheap ebay specials..
Sir I am from Morocco and I am desperately looking for someone with decent knowledge, I would love to have your email address or something where we can talk, I am ready to pay you for the time you'll be spending helping & answering me. Long story short I own a 600 K6 and the only solution Moroccan mechanic are telling me is to change the stator every month ( the problem the battery is not charging)
Funny that you bring this type of service up Amor. I was just toying with this same very idea just the other day and would love to see how it would work out. Shoot me an email at jamesmorenojr@gmail.com and will schedule some time to work out the other details and troubleshoot your issue together.
I have the same issue on a Virago 535.
So much slapping going on...