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Old May 8, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Thanls, will let you know. Would you know how to go about testing my regulator/rectifier? I've searched the forums up and down and cant find anything on how to do it.
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by cmartino88
Thanls, will let you know. Would you know how to go about testing my regulator/rectifier? I've searched the forums up and down and cant find anything on how to do it.
Ask and you shall receive. This would be a good starter guide, I remember seeing a better one around though.

https://cbrforum.com/forum/f2-tech-9...testing-91252/
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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How to Test a CBR Regulator Rectifier | eHow this is for an f4 r/r but they're prolly the same r/r so it might help...
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 10:54 AM
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Thank s guys! Just an update, the weather around here has been absolute crap so I havent been able to run any tests. I'm hoping late this week will warm up a bit and I will post my findings asap.
 
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Old May 14, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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I have a friend running the tests for me at work, should have an update later. If I do end up scrapping the project does anybody know where I could find a reasonably priced headlight? Their are none on eBay right now, the dealer wants $200 which is ridiculous, and nobody is responding to my wanted ad. I honestly would only need the lens and not even the whole housing.
 
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Old May 14, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cmartino88
I have a friend running the tests for me at work, should have an update later. If I do end up scrapping the project does anybody know where I could find a reasonably priced headlight? Their are none on eBay right now, the dealer wants $200 which is ridiculous, and nobody is responding to my wanted ad. I honestly would only need the lens and not even the whole housing.
hope it works out. There should be a reasonable answer to the issue you're having. What your experiencing may only cause you problems in the future if you don't figure it out now.
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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I believe I found the problem, I hooked up a multimeter to the headlight socket and it's getting surges of 16-17 volts when the headlight cuts out.
 
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Old May 18, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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I need a temporary quick fix for the issue, I was wondering If I can wire in a cheap 12V Inline regulator to the headlight wires until I can buy a new R/R. The specs on the radioshack regulator says it kicks on from 13.6V-17volts and produces a stable 12v current which sounds like it would be perfect for now.
 
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Old May 21, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by cmartino88
I need a temporary quick fix for the issue, I was wondering If I can wire in a cheap 12V Inline regulator to the headlight wires until I can buy a new R/R. The specs on the radioshack regulator says it kicks on from 13.6V-17volts and produces a stable 12v current which sounds like it would be perfect for now.
Maybe, I don't think your going to do any additional damage that the R/R isn't already potentially doing by adding the regulator in there.
 
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Old May 21, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Apparently the inline regulator wasn't in stock, it would take the same amount of time to get here as ordering a new one. I went aftermarket (because of the better cooling) with direct OEM fit. Should be here later this week.
 
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