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R/R leaking silicone...anyone seen this before?

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Old 07-24-2012 | 04:27 PM
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So my r/r is leaking sylicone I've heard these bikes are notorious for bad r/r's but this seems out of the ordinary. I would like to know if anyone has come across this before or has any suggestions?
 
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Old 07-24-2012 | 04:41 PM
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Silicone? You mean the gel like stuff in the middle? It must be burning up. Replace it now.. And check the plug to see if it's melted.
 
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Old 07-24-2012 | 04:51 PM
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Replace the r/r, it's cooked.
 
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Old 07-24-2012 | 05:15 PM
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Its brand new
 
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Old 07-24-2012 | 05:25 PM
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It got hot and melted. Test your stator for a short and inspect the wiring.
 
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Old 07-24-2012 | 05:26 PM
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Post a picture. Don't ride the bike...
 
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Old 07-24-2012 | 06:43 PM
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This is what my cooked R/R looked like.
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Old 07-24-2012 | 06:46 PM
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me thinks if its brand new.. its a cheap ebay special epoxy filled one.. Honda released an improved aluminum finned one.. I detailed it at https://cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-600f4...ne-pic-128975/ .

I replaced the one on the right with the new one on the left.. oddly enough it was preventive because there was nothing wrong with it.

Check that plug too!
 
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Old 07-27-2012 | 11:52 PM
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So I've been testing the voltage at the battery and comparing to the specs in the manual and everything seems fine the r/r is doing its job. I'm thinkin the r/r is just low quality. I'm gonna get the finned one honda makes
 
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Old 07-28-2012 | 07:38 AM
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The guys are telling you to replace the r/r because of the potential damage. A fluky r/r can have a cascade effect damaging your stator, battery, wire harness and other components.

I'd make it a priority to replace it ASAP.
 
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