So as I wrote in my intro post, the previous owner told me I need to replace the rectifier. I am looking at the Electrosport one since they supposedly fixed Suzuki's problem with the 81 GS550T but it will cost me over $100 to get. With everything else I'll need to fix on the bike, how important is it to buy a new rectifier before I get it running again? Is it possible to just get a used one for the time being and then replace over the winter? What kind of issues will I have by doing that instead of a brand new one?
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Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride" -
There may very well be nothing wrong with your R/R; without going through the Stator pages you will not know. Most often corroded connector and connector crimps causes resistance and heat and failure of these devices. Yours may be stressed but cleaning up connections might be all you need. This was the case with my 81 GS750 and it had smoked ground wires
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Hi,
Read your "mega-welcome" again. You can get a good used, tested, and modified r/r from member duaneage. Go through the Stator Papers before you start spending money. Clean every electrical connection and ground in the entire wiring harness, from the headlight bucket to the tail light, including the fuse box. Your bike will love you for it.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliffLast edited by Guest; 04-16-2010, 06:45 PM.Comment
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