Another R/R Question
#1
Another R/R Question
So, I know this has been covered and covered again, but...I was going to replace my R/R and when pulling the plug out it wouldn't come out. I had a replacement so I broke the edges to get the plug out. After I got it out I noticed that one of the wires was burnt to the plug.
Is this normal for these when they go bad? If not what would cause it to burn like that?
Also, what should I be looking for so I can replace that plug?
Is this normal for these when they go bad? If not what would cause it to burn like that?
Also, what should I be looking for so I can replace that plug?
#2
Typical. Too much current = excessive heat. This melts the connectors first because they have the highest resistance (oxides on the surface). I would check over the rest of the harness to make sure there isn't any other damage.
You can try finding a plug online or in a junkyard, but you can just use spade connectors to attach the new R/R. You just need to know what color goes with what connector. Use the existing connector as a reference.
You can try finding a plug online or in a junkyard, but you can just use spade connectors to attach the new R/R. You just need to know what color goes with what connector. Use the existing connector as a reference.
#3
Typical. Too much current = excessive heat. This melts the connectors first because they have the highest resistance (oxides on the surface). I would check over the rest of the harness to make sure there isn't any other damage.
You can try finding a plug online or in a junkyard, but you can just use spade connectors to attach the new R/R. You just need to know what color goes with what connector. Use the existing connector as a reference.
You can try finding a plug online or in a junkyard, but you can just use spade connectors to attach the new R/R. You just need to know what color goes with what connector. Use the existing connector as a reference.
Thanks for the quick reply.
#4
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Thanks guys.
#7
[QUOTE=R3define;1221681I'll have to see if I can find one for cheap on Ebay or something like that. I think I've seen a DIY floating around here somewhere.[/QUOTE]
I got mine for $34 shipped on ebay, and like I said, hasnt failed me since. There is a sticky on how to wire it up at the tech section, takes about 15-20 minutes.
I got mine for $34 shipped on ebay, and like I said, hasnt failed me since. There is a sticky on how to wire it up at the tech section, takes about 15-20 minutes.
#10
This is absolutely normal for these bikes. Mine looked exactly the same when my mechanic looked at it, a little worse actually. Rectifiers get way too hot, especially the stock ones. The wire closest to the plug gets too hot as well and melts the rubber around it. If you looked at every stock rectifier from an F2 after about 12,000 miles, they would probably all look like this. I had the mechanic install a cheap rectifier from china and it's 10 times better than stock. Dissipates heat much better and charges just as well because of the new design. You can buy a new plug from ebay that has several inches of fresh wiring already attached.