regulator and rectifier

[baz]

hi ihave a 1979 gs 1000 with seprate R/R and the rectifier is knackered . should i go for a new rectifier or go the single R/R route.cheers for any advice.

[koolaid_kid]

Single is the only way to go. Shindengen R/Rs are preferred, and are very inexpensive when purchased used.
Since you used the word "knackered" you are suggesting you are not in the US. Where are you located?

[baz]

reg/rec

thanks mate are they easy to wire up?

[baz]

location

in the UK.

[koolaid_kid]

thanks mate are they easy to wire up?

Very easy. The 3 stator wires are connected directly to the R/R (yellow), bypassing Suzukis headlight loop. The ground (green) goes to, well, ground. The sense wire (black) goes to a 12V wire, and the output (red) gets fused with a 15-20A fuse and goes directly to the battery. Easy peasy.

[baz]

reg/rec

cheers do you know a part number mate?

[koolaid_kid]

Here is the list: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=134690
There are more copies floating around, but this is the original.