Regulator/Rectifier installation

[MBanks]

Hello all,

Recently bought Honda R/R unit from duanage (thanks again, great price ) and wondering how you guys put yours in. I know that the holes are in the same spot, but the wire that is supposed to connect to the battery doesn't reach from underneath the battery box far enough. Did you guys just cut the wire and add more length. I had to remove my entire battery box because the two screws holding on the r/r were stripped out,, going to have to use an extractor to replace , but have access to one, so no mechanic needed . Any suggestions much appreciated.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Yes, I had to lengthen the ground wire to reach the negative battery terminal. Get some shrink tubing, solder and iron, one of those circle-ish connector thingys for the battery post, and add a little extra length. The original ground connection was on the battery box itself, hence the shorter wire. But the battery box is not a good ground. (Sorry for the profound glimpse into the obvious.)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[MBanks]

I was sitting here talking with my friend who is a computer engineer, trying to figure out if he had any extra wire. Then i realized i had a scap r/r that i can salvage good wire from, so should be a cinch to extend wire. Thanks for confirming that it was too short though, i was afraid that i was missing something pretty obvious.

Hi,

Yes, I had to lengthen the ground wire to reach the negative battery terminal. Get some shrink tubing, solder and iron, one of those circle-ish connector thingys for the battery post, and add a little extra length. The original ground connection was on the battery box itself, hence the shorter wire. But the battery box is not a good ground. (Sorry for the profound glimpse into the obvious.)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[850 Combat]

I ran the ground form the R/R to the bolt on the starter solenoid and a jumper from there to the battery. Just lazy.

[Guest]

Make sure to solder and shrink wrap the extended wire.