electrical problems
11-15-2010, 10:04 AM
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electrical problems
I got a new stator about 4 months ago and finally got the superhawk rumning, a month ago it went out on me. The odometers went first and then it just died, I took the seat off and the connector going from the stator to the rectifier is burnt to a crisp. Has this happened to anyone and what's the cause ?
11-15-2010, 10:07 AM
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That is a classic R/R failure... I'm pretty sure you never needed to replace that stator as they rarely fail outright, they do degrade somewhat though... The R/R's does fail though, and I'd recommend searching the forum for replacing it with a yamaha one...
11-15-2010, 10:35 AM
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Ok do I need to replace the wire harness or just the connector to the rectifier? I had to replace the stator because the guy that had it before me said it was a new one but he didn't tell me he didn't bolt it in so the wires on the stator got chewed up so I replaced it then this happened
11-15-2010, 11:07 AM
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You can just replace the R/R and the connector. You shouldn't have to replace the whole wire. But if you are replacing the connector, make sure you get the matching connector with whatever R/R you end up going with. Or just do what I did, and use individual wire connectors.
11-15-2010, 11:09 AM
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Ok do I need to replace the wire harness or just the connector to the rectifier? I had to replace the stator because the guy that had it before me said it was a new one but he didn't tell me he didn't bolt it in so the wires on the stator got chewed up so I replaced it then this happened
If you want to be fancy, go shopping here for some connectors to make it plug in nicely...
11-15-2010, 01:59 PM
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Can we clarify some? My understanding -Honda corrected this issues in the later bikes 2001-2005. And these R/R , charging issue were resolved.. Please correct me if this (as i continue to read over and over)
Is changing the R/R now (at 14XXX miles) going to be prevent measure , i should consider now?
Is changing the R/R now (at 14XXX miles) going to be prevent measure , i should consider now?
11-15-2010, 02:14 PM
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Well... They tried to correct it is more like it... They did upgrade with a finned R/R with beefier internals... And it does last longer than the older model apparently, but it's still a diode based design so it will fail sooner or later...
The Yamaha ones are Mosfet based and inherently cooler and more efficient ie they will last a lot longer than either of the Honda versions... A lot newer Honda models have the same R/R's as those as well... (for instance the CBR 1000RR has a Mosfet based one, not entirely suitable as replacement though)
The Yamaha ones are Mosfet based and inherently cooler and more efficient ie they will last a lot longer than either of the Honda versions... A lot newer Honda models have the same R/R's as those as well... (for instance the CBR 1000RR has a Mosfet based one, not entirely suitable as replacement though)
11-16-2010, 07:59 PM
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None of this is new info........ While your welcome to ask a question at a time, wait for an answer that may or may not address your question.. Everything you want to know so far has been asked and answered, posted, re posted.
You can install a later model finned R/R, but it is not a mosfet style, and mostly as useless as the older non fined version.. On the bright side it plugs in.
OR, you can buy the OEM quality plugs or a complete harness for a different model R/R and wire it in to your wiring harness.. The benefits are a modern higher capacity mosfet type R/R like the FH 012 and modern sealed plugs.
You can install a later model finned R/R, but it is not a mosfet style, and mostly as useless as the older non fined version.. On the bright side it plugs in.
OR, you can buy the OEM quality plugs or a complete harness for a different model R/R and wire it in to your wiring harness.. The benefits are a modern higher capacity mosfet type R/R like the FH 012 and modern sealed plugs.
11-16-2010, 10:42 PM
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Yeah, so it will fail & do you really want to head out on each ride wondering if it will be the failed one? It is prudent to pre-emptively swap it. I just got the eastern beaver plug for my R1 replacement & they are great quality.
11-17-2010, 02:07 AM
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But yeah, it's normal, there are no plug and play Mosfet one's... The best/cheapest solution is the R1 with a good cable from Eastern Beaver just like Eric said...
11-21-2010, 11:30 AM
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You did read the rest of the thread, right?!
Might work if I type slower... Y....E....S... B...U...T... I...T... I...S... C...R...A...P... J...U...S...T... L...I...K...E... T...H...E... O...L...D... O...N...E...!
Might work if I type slower... Y....E....S... B...U...T... I...T... I...S... C...R...A...P... J...U...S...T... L...I...K...E... T...H...E... O...L...D... O...N...E...!
11-21-2010, 12:08 PM
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How small is the budget? If you can afford it, you can get a good used one on eBay for $40 + $7 shipping... Or if you are lucky with the bidding even cheaper..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-Ya...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...Q5fAccessories
That one you don't need to buy a harness for either... Just use standard spade connectors...
If it wasn't for the fact that shipping kills the whole idea, I'd donate the one I have lying around as a spare...
BTW for the hell of it, PM me your adress and I'll find out what shipping is...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-Ya...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...Q5fAccessories
That one you don't need to buy a harness for either... Just use standard spade connectors...
If it wasn't for the fact that shipping kills the whole idea, I'd donate the one I have lying around as a spare...
BTW for the hell of it, PM me your adress and I'll find out what shipping is...
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