Generally it is not the wire itself but the connections and crimps. You will expect as much as 1 volt dropped through the ignition switch (if it is dirty and with all the wire), but it is the drops between R/R and battery that are really bad for the battery charging voltage.
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Generally it is not the wire itself but the connections and crimps. You will expect as much as 1 volt dropped through the ignition switch (if it is dirty and with all the wire), but it is the drops between R/R and battery that are really bad for the battery charging voltage. -
Just got in from pushing my bike 5 miles home; my rectifier burned up today, about to order the compufire R/R. I saw a warning on watching the heat - will I have the same problem with it trying to melt like my old one?Comment
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Are you really dead-set on getting the Compufire or would you like a similar R/R that costs about half as much?
The cheapest that I have seen a (new) Compufire sell for is about $150. The SH775 R/R from Polaris can be bought for about $70, plus shipping.
Both of those replacements are a bit bigger than stock. The Compufire is just a bit larger footprint, but considerably taller. The Polaris is a considerably larger footprint, but about the same height. Either one might need a little fabrication to mount it, and might even need a new location.
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here are some nominal dimension; teh SH775 is with a trimmed shroud and no mating connector.
Are you really dead-set on getting the Compufire or would you like a similar R/R that costs about half as much?
The cheapest that I have seen a (new) Compufire sell for is about $150. The SH775 R/R from Polaris can be bought for about $70, plus shipping.
Both of those replacements are a bit bigger than stock. The Compufire is just a bit larger footprint, but considerably taller. The Polaris is a considerably larger footprint, but about the same height. Either one might need a little fabrication to mount it, and might even need a new location.
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Kool_aid kid, where do you get these bimetal breaker/fuse's at, sounds like a good safe guard for anyones system, at least worth a try. Thanks JDComment
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