jscobey

So I've reads lots of threads but just to get an answer, my 1998 firestorm won't hold a charge on the battery. From what I read it seems like I need to replace the RR. I just replaced the battery thinking that was te problem. But it's still doing it. It runs for a while and then dies. First the lights and gauges go out and then today the power to the engine died. Is this an R/R issue? And will the RR they have on bike bandit work? http://http://www.bikebandit.com/ric...lator?m=151424. Thanks guys! Appreciate it

smokinjoe73

It is an RR that you need but that link is no good. If you read threads, there is tons of info on replacements. (R1 for one) and harnesses avail from eastern beaver. R/R Connectors

Go fish again

jscobey

Are you saying that that R/R won't work or the link isn't working and u can't see it?

smokinjoe73

I am saying that the link itself leads to nowhere so I never get to see the RR you are refering to.

E.Marquez

Both

the link is no good
broken link - E.Marquez's library
and in any case, the better solution is not to replace with an OEM diode old school R/R. Use a modern Mofset style

Here read this
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...why-how-25117/

jscobey

If u search on bike bandit 1998 vtr1000 it will come up with the R/R I'm talking about. It's called ricks something. I'm not Exactley sure how to put in a link. I'm using my phone so maybe when i get home I can do it from my computer

E.Marquez

Got it, yes I know what you were linking to.. It is a replacement diode style aftermarket R/R.

Same response as above.

jscobey

So in other words it will work? And I believe it is a MosFet one correct? Thanks for all the help man. Muchh appreciated

jscobey

Sorry I didn't see the last post right before my last one. I already bought it so should I return it or will it work for the time being until I find a better replacement?

jscobey

It says in the specs that it is the "hot shot series" which it says is designed with MOFSET technology? Is that mean its a MOFSET or no?

E.Marquez

Ask the manufacturer, anyone here is just guessing.

If it is a Mofset R/R then it is.. If they are using some marketing gimmicks to say it's like a Mofset design,, then it's not.

Personally, based on past experience Mine and many others, i would not take for free a product from Ricks Motorsports....But to each his own.
Again, still...

The R/R from a an R1, a few wiring bits from Easter Beaver and some work on your end.. Or buy one of the Mofset R/R kits from the ebay retailer for twice as much, but all the parts from one supplier.

E.Marquez

Regardless of what Bike bandit has for a picture on the site.. the brand they are selling, Ricks Motorsports... If you go to the manufacturer's web site.. it Shows only ONE R/R for the VTR.. and it is an OEm style Diode
1998 Honda VTR1000 SuperHawkStreet Bike*OEM Style Honda Rectifier-Regulator Aftermarket Parts

smokinjoe73

You dont want to replace it with another crappy one that will fail in the same way. Read the RR thread to see why.

It can strand you in bad ways and you'll be twice as mad after this thread info.

7moore7

Hi everyone! Just posting randomly in a thread!

MUZZYRAP

Here is another option for you ... go to roadstercycle.com...This guy will either send you the parts to build the mosfet yourself or he will build one for you... check out the website and watch all of his videos.... he does some quality work and the price isn't bad... for a complete setup ready to plug and ride goes for about 140.00. Do the research and check it out for yourself but this is quality work that this guy Jack puts out. This is who I went with...

rz_racer_69

That, boys and girls, is how we get our post count into the thousands, lol.

jerryh

Right back at ya!

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