Hey guys quick question. Is this the R/R and does it look like the stock unit? Didnt have any markings on the face side.

Thanks!

 

Yes and Yes

 

Thought the stock unit didnt have cooling fins?

Markings

 

'98-'99 don't have cooling fins, '00 and up do (the earlier ones are the same size w/out the fins). That's all that's different, though; still very susceptible to failure. Aftermarket units are much bigger

 

2001 and on stock unit has fins... So your bike obviously has had the R/R swapped at some point...

 

Damnit Tweet, why you be all up in my business correcting me an' all?

 

Um... Cuz you're wrong... Perhaps... Or simply because I didn't see your post, really...

 

Minor details!

 

The devil is in the details...

 

You guys crack me UP!!!! Thanks for the info. So I should still look at getting a replacment?

 

If you live in constant fear of your r/r going out on you during a ride, then maybe. My stock unfinned R/R lived for almost 10 years and 40k miles. Mine started to give indications of failure early on so I caught it before it destroyed anything or left me stranded. Mine started failing high, and would intermittently make the headlight go brighter for moments at a time.

 

Thanks Greg!!! Im gonna keep my eyes out for a replacement. Knock on wood its been fine to my knowledge. Havent seen any signs of a problem. Thanks again for the info!!