rect/regulator wiring
 

Hello,

I know this has been covered many times in the past.

But is there not another way of solving this problem, see picture this is the third time this has happened to me.

Does the wire connecting box need to be here can I not just connect the wires, or are they there for a reason other than making a connection as this is where the wires burn out.

Any info would be great.

regards

TopiToo

Hello

another picture

regards

TopiToo

Steve I have only had it happen once and when I get around to it I intend to replace the spade connectors that I have used to repair the damage with some decent round connectors that will give a larger area of contact and therefore hopefully handle the current better.
Just been talking to a mate with a 900SS who is also having charging problems at the moment so need to check his wiring.

TT,

Cut off the alternator wires close to where they come out of the l/h case and cut off the wires close to the rectifier and replace with new wires & bullet connectors.

Hello

Thankyou Kev so am I right in saying dump the junction box and use decent round connectors should be ok?

This is a three yellow wire jobbie, I have marked the wires but does it matter which ones connect up?

Sorry I missed the run out to Fox's . . and the weather was fine.

regards

TopiToo

Hello

Nick H thanks I new there must be another way, where did you get the bullet conectors as I will be shopping in the morning. Sorry what grade wire would you recommend? I guess any that takes 12volts?

regards

TopiToo

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Those white connector boxes really aren't up to the job.

Some people on here recommend soldering the yellow wires together. I'm sure that's fine if you can make a decent job of it, or know a man who can.

What the guy who services my bike suggests (and I've done this on my own bike) is to use the old-fashioned type block connectors, where there's a little screw that clamps the wire in place, similar to in a domestic 3-pin mains plug. They look crap :), but they're hidden behind the fairing. These connectors can take a lot more current, and they're easy to inspect.

Some people also suggest up-grading to a heavier cable size. The cable size *could* be bigger (maybe should be), but the connectors are the weakest link on the stock set-up.

Or what those guys said up there!

But personally, I don't like bullet connectors.



They remind me of Joe Lucas, Prince Of Darkness....:o

Steve the 3 yellow wires can be reconnected in any order they will still give you a 3 phase AC charging voltage for the Reg/Rec to rectify and then regulate.

TT,

I presume yours is a 2 wire alternator, like mine?

Anyway you're looking at wire that will carry a minimum of 30 amps + bullet connectors to suit. I tapped-up an electrical guy I know, who came & did it for me - job done in less than 45 mins.

Also look at this article from Shazaam! http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=2042

Good luck!

Hello

Thankyou Kev sorry one other thing is there a chance it would of blown the regulator/rectifier? I can test it on a multimeter?

thanks again

regards

TopiToo

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Hello

Thanks Nick H thats the famous post Shazaam put up for the guys across the pond. Using you problem as an example. I was looking for it but the search engine on this site is not to good.

regards

TopiToo

I doubt if it would harm the reg/rec, the connections are poor and as such are resistive as they deteriorate they get more resistive and as the bike tries to draw more current through them they then over heat and turn into the mess in your pictures.

Hello

Thanks mate, I have already cut the block out fresh wires to connect up in the morning to bloody cold in the garage now thats my lot.

regards

TopiToo

[Edited on 15-07-1968 by TopiToo]

I know what you mean about being cold out in the garage, started the day with a bit of tyre changing and then wheel swapping on the 916 before moving onto the 600SS to remove parts ready for taking the engine out. Then when Senna3 turned up it was time to get the leathers on and take a ride over to Fox's, had to take it easy as the tyres were pumped up a bit harder than standard to make sure they sealed on the rims and are waiting for me to set the prssures with the gauge I use when at race meets.
certainly looking forward to some warmer weather preferably dry. :P