My bike died completely today and I was wondering if there was a component on the charging system that was notorious for going bad, or will I just have to replace the entire alternator system? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

HAVE YOU TRIED SEARCHING!!!![:@]
It's nothing personnal, this is just a REALLY REALLY common problem and the discussion is a popular topic.

Here'swhat your problem could be. a bad regulator/rectifier.Hondadid apoor job if the set-up of their charging system.F2, F3, and the VFR of the same years have a problem with them burning out. the causes runn from the wires beeing too small to handle the current, bad connectors that fry, andhaving too small of colling fins on the R/R. Plus location is the worst place possible.

Try this link, It will help you figure out if it really is your R/R.
http://cbrworld.net/forums/post/140473.aspx

If it is your R/R that is having the problem, then this link will help you figure out a "better" replacement for your R/R. Honda did fix the problem, but they still burn out.
https://cbrforum.com/m_199676/mpage_.../tm.htm#199676

I personally have switched to a GSXR R/R and havn't had a problem since.

But seriously, use the search feature next time.

ADMIN: Can we put up a sticky or something on this subject? Thanks

 

I had the same problem. Long story short got stranded a couple of times and wound up replacing the who entie charning system. R/R, Stator, and battery and haven't had a problem since. Took an hour or two, to replace everything.

 

+1 to both of them . this has been maticously gone over and diagnosed so many time(myself as well as others) have explained symptoms, soltuions everything you need to know all you have to do is search !