yupyup sounded like it, dont feel bad i just had a cam sprocket bolt come loose and tore my whole motor apart to swap the trans as well ) what a pain!

 

Great news!

 

I tested the regulator, reved up to 5000 rpms and am getting 12.4-12.9 type readings. It seems a snotch low to me, but pretty close to what I want. Perhaps thats okay.

But THANKS so much to those who helped me figure this out. I know once I figured out what it was I'd feel dumb for not finding it sooner.

 

Shouldn't feel dumb. Just look at it as a learning experience. If you found it quick, you might not remember as much as you will now. Feel dumb if you repeat the problem

 

I think my regulator test says that the regulator isn't good. It should be ~13.-15.v

In the figures I'm in I probably shouldn't ride at all but I'll keep it to short rides. Bat.'s got a 1yr waranty.

But basicly my R/R is shot, and I was wondering if this opinion was still true here; NEW stock honda R/R's are still the way to go? Or is using a gsxr reg a good thing? or aftermarket?

Also I've heard it reccomended to ground the regulator better, to keep it from going bad. Anyone tried this? did it on the old 900rr, but it was always having problems with the R/R ....because I bought used Regulators.

Just thought I'd get your thoghts.

 

The general consensus I've seen is that the CBR600 regulators failing are a pretty common problem, I believe I'd be looking for a better solution. I understand there are some better aftermarket ones available on Fleabay, and the GSXR regulators are another option.Good grounding and better cooling for it are always good ideas too. Some outboards actually water cool the regulators on higher powered charging systems, and those seldom go bad. [8D]

 

The stock RR's do not cool efficiently. Extra grounding will not matter, it is heat that kills them, and their sole purpose is to get hot. After-market RR's with fins work well, that what I did. Also put some CPU grease between the RR and frame to haelp disperse the heat to the frame. The GSX-R RR is much more heavy duty, but it's not a direct swap, has to be re-wired.

 

Sure rather re-wire, then have to do it again. I've heard horror stories with SOME of the aftermarket regulators.

Anyone know what years are best to use from the gsxr for that sort of deal?

 

ignition switch bad? take the plug out and jump it see if it works then