So do you think the rectifier is bad?

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  • qslim

    #1

    So do you think the rectifier is bad?

    Just scored this super sweet 1150ES, but naturally it isn't charging. Why would it be? Anyway, I just now got the time to root around a bit (luckily I've commited the Stator Papers to memory by now) and this is what I found. Think it could be related to my charging problem?





  • denydog

    #2
    Looks fine to me. Maybe you need a new battery?

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    • saddlewarmer

      #3
      just put the smoke back in and it'll work fine. otherwise ya gotta get a new one!

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      • PB_Maine

        #4
        Isn't it nice when the problem jump right out at ya.

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        • Steve
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          • Jun 2005
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          #5
          You can file down that dimple on the front of the plug, and maybe fill it in with a little Bondo if you need to, then wipe off the yellow wires and put it on eBay, like everybody else.




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          • Guest

            #6
            Originally posted by Steve
            You can file down that dimple on the front of the plug, and maybe fill it in with a little Bondo if you need to, then wipe off the yellow wires and put it on eBay, like everybody else.



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            • Billyboy

              #7
              Originally posted by denydog
              Looks fine to me. Maybe you need a new battery?
              Originally posted by saddlewarmer
              just put the smoke back in and it'll work fine. otherwise ya gotta get a new one!
              Originally posted by Steve
              You can file down that dimple on the front of the plug, and maybe fill it in with a little Bondo if you need to, then wipe off the yellow wires and put it on eBay, like everybody else.






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              Originally posted by chef1366
              I'll be watching you

              Check your R/R fluid. It may be low.

              Holy frik you guys are funny!:-D :-D

              And yes, funny like a clown.

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              • Nerobro
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                • Jun 2004
                • 2010
                • Chicagoland

                #8
                I had one do that too. :-) i'm willing to bet a diode or two still tests good!
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