7moore7

FYI speedo clocks are off to as much as 15% fast on this bike without a healer.

geekonamotorcycle

Yah I have heard that. I think thats just about universal with speedos

t99ford

My bike actually did catch on fire due to charging system issues (see shorai battery fire thread). I changed the stock R/R to the R1 unit and noticed that it was running up to 130 degrees + inside my custom tail. I relocated it to above the radiator so that it is now air cooled, and it runs at close to ambient air temperature as measured with an infrared thermometer (so long as I am moving). The stock location of the R/R sucks as well, even for the R1 unit due to lack of air flow to cool it.
If there had been any damage to the wiring plug from the original concern that caused the replacement in the first place, it is likely that the high resistance caused by the damage to the plug caused an even larger heat issue. It would have started in one or more of the three yellow stator wires at the plug.

I gotta say, though, that little ouchie is not really grounds for this big of a deal. Peal the plastic off, repair/ replace the burned wires as necessary, relocate or vent your R/R and move on. This is basic stuff, and the damage to your bike looks pretty minimal.

There is a good link on the R/R in the knowlege objects at the top of the forum. Good luck!

geekonamotorcycle

Geico just came out, cut me a check for 201$ EST for 701$
They are only paying for the tail.
The electrical system is my own business.
Thanks for the information. when I looked at it it did seem like a poor placement choice for something that would get hot. It may not seem like a big deal but it was for me! lol What model r1 RR should I be looking for? Today I measured the voltage from my battery and got 12.5, buttt the clocks didnt power on with the key. No fuses are burnt out.

7moore7

Geek- did you check the main fuse? It's not in the fuse box, but it could have fried...

Any of the R1 R/Rs will work. If you get the one with two smaller connectors in the back you can use the eastern beaver plugs:
R/R Connectors

This is the R/R that will work for it: (don't pay this price though!)
NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR RECTIFIER YAMAHA YZF R1 2002 2003 - eBay (item 230545503486 end time Mar-31-11 06:01:24 PDT)



Otherwise, if you get the one with one large connector (uses all the same wires, just all in one plug). I had no electrical experience prior and managed to do this in under an hour:

geekonamotorcycle

Thanks for the info! I did not check it but will when I get off. I jumped my car yesterday and the alternator shot smoke so I have to ride my bicycle to DAP to get a replacement... seriously. after that I will get started on the bike.
The wiring coming out needs to be replaced too. The geico guy I just noticed included the tail lights in the estimate how kind.

geekonamotorcycle

also the R/R that is in there now is a
Shindengen sh541-12 4.2 regulator rectifier. I hadn't looked at my bike since this happened I am just disappointed

7moore7

Haha that's a regulator for a 1985 Honda Sabre!

Shindengen sh541-12 4.2 regulator rectifier - Google Search

My guess is that this was the culprit as it's the older type of regulator...

I'm not going to praise Go-Eco whatever company, but in their defense this would be difficult to catch in a safety inspection unless they spent $1000 in labor per bike back-checking every little component number, inspecting diagrams to make sure all the parts were stock, look for missing mini-filters, etc. Buying used is a roll of the dice...

How they handle the aftermath is a different story, and if they don't want to be humane about it then it's their loss in the long run...

geekonamotorcycle

Oh I am done with them. If they see me again it will be to pick up the title or at court.

Yah wtf with the RR I just looked it up myself. seems like allot of Goldwings use it too.

geekonamotorcycle

damn t99ford my heart goes out to you I just saw your thread. I might have cried myself

geekonamotorcycle

Finally some good news
http://geekonamotorcycle.com/2011/03...ome-good-news/

saige

geek,just wanna let you know,if you need help on sourcing the parts for good prices and figuring out all the correct stuff for the bike.i will help you.just let me know when you will be able to spend the bucks and i will try to find the stuff on my side of town.i should be able to find R/R pretty easy.the wiring might be tricky to find but maybe someone on here might have one available.
I will get you riding again.you got my number,hit me up.we get this done

uchi

yup id get it every time i stopped. the rr on my bike wasnt grounded properly. turns out it needed to be bolted down for heat transfer and what not to the frame, mine wsa zip tied as i was using a different frame. didnt know and it took out the rr.

geekonamotorcycle

The RR ground was bolted on the a bolt holding the shending RR in place so it was grounded to itself.
I put a stock one on just now and the bike is running. Grounded to an empty hold to the left of the RR.

Here is a teaser video of what I got from the work today
YouTube - 03-25-11 Ripping the spine from my bike

7moore7

When you get the chance, upgrade this. Or you may be hurtin again...

geekonamotorcycle

I need to knwo what R1 RR and what adapter to get. The one runs hoooot to the touch

7moore7

connector:
R/R Connectors

fits any yamaha r1 or r6 r/r with two plugs on the side:

2005 YZF- R1 VOLTAGE REGULATOR YZF R1 YZFR1 - eBay (item 200589584525 end time Mar-28-11 19:35:15 PDT)

Or buy a Yamaha one with one plug in the bottom and put some terminals on the bottom like I pictured a few posts above:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-01...#ht_2156wt_939

geekonamotorcycle

Thanks 7more7 I will look into buying them tomorrow.
for now
Viola Test runs also this noise is why I love this bike.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oba5NNhl3qM&hd=1

7moore7

If you're buying the r1/r6 regulator with the two plugs, watch out for ones with REALLY tall fins- they have a hard time fitting in the Superhawk's tail. Just look in the pics and you'll notice- they look very large

98VTRrider

Tall fins are nothing a hack saw cant take care of...I cut the top and bottom corners off my TL1000 R/R to clear the fairing. Works fine

geekonamotorcycle

Hacksaw! that is brutal. My under tail is terrible btw I dunno who made this thing.

I have a new issue. While connecting my turn signals there was a spark at the large box. it burnt 2 fuses then after replacing them I left the turn signals disconnected and plggued in the tails lights.... nothing..

geekonamotorcycle

Before begining any repairs I decided to spend a few minutes in my bikes Shoes

8541Hawk

Which "large box" ?

8541Hawk

Umm your tank is on backwards.......

geekonamotorcycle

Got some 7443 bulbs from the auto store and now I have at least a running brake light, but no actual brake light. I think it is a matter of tracking down the right bulb locally.

geekonamotorcycle

so I went for a short ride last night and someone cut me off, I pulled next to them to show off my finger when I realized my horn does not work...

so not working list =
- Horn
- front turn signals
- rear turn signals