A (probably) dumb R/R placement question

[Guest]

I'm about to start the wiring phase of my build, but before I do, I'm trying to work out the placement for the R/R. I'm trying to clear the triangle under the seat and hunting up a good location that I can tuck away the SH775 while still getting it airflow and not overheating. Here's the dumb question: I swapped the L tank for a G, which has left a nice size space under the tank and above the carbs; would mounting in that cavity be an overwhelmingly dumb idea in terms of engine heat burning out the R/R, and if not, am I missing some other reason why it's a terrible idea?

Thanks!

 

[Gorminrider]

1.Get a thermometer and put it under there.
2. Ride around, look at it. Take note.
3.after "2" let the warmed up bike idle as in a traffic jam or long traffic lights. Take note.
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personally, I'd look somewhere else-maybe under the battery box though you wouldn't want a battery leaking on it. or -I did this because it didn't easily fit where the original was and it was easy. I didn't have to adjust wire length I've since managed to get it under the side cover but THIS is hard to beat for staying cool

 

[93Bandit]

I'm by no means an expert, but in my opinion I would mount it as far from any heat source as possible. Are you using an SH775 regulator?

I mounted my SH755 under the battery box on my 850L. The existing holes in the bottom of the box lined up perfectly with the holes on the SH775 and haven't had any issues.

As for a battery leaking onto the SH775, I use sealed batteries so shouldn't ever be an issue under normal conditions with a healthy battery.

 

[Cipher]

up on one side of the steering head directly in clean air.
some bikes did this oem.

now a truly clever thing would be to affix it to the front via a clever use of an expandable plug right up in the botton of that hole in the middle of the triple tree

 

[Guest]

I appreciate all the advice! I'll look elsewhere for a mounting point. I think I can fab a bracket to put it up under the seatpan and above the mudguard, which, with all of the electronics moved into a tray under the seat, is otherwise open to the air and well away from heat sources. It's the last bit of the electronics that I've not yet been able to hide, and I'm hoping I can satisfy both the practical and aesthetic, though the practical will win out if it ends up being a contest.

Thanks again!

 

[tom203]

No problem?here?s my sh-775 as mounted 9 years ago.upside down on an aluminum plate at rear tank mount. Plenty of air flow (unless you?re stuck in traffic)

 

[Rob S.]

THIS is hard to beat for staying cool
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Temperature-wise, yes. "Cool" wise, no. Nobody was talking about Miles Davis' temperature.

 

[Maddevill]

I've got mine right behind the battery box kinda resting on the rear fender on my 83 750. I put heat reflecting tape on the fender. So far seems to be fine.

Mad

 

[salty_monk]

I've moved things on the side panel to make it fit. I've also seen it fitted to the side of the battery box or underneath on some bikes. Works fine there. An AGM battery cures any issues with battery acid leakage.....

 

[Guest]

I've moved things on the side panel to make it fit. I've also seen it fitted to the side of the battery box or underneath on some bikes. Works fine there. An AGM battery cures any issues with battery acid leakage.....

I actually went with a lithium iron this go around, so no leakage worries there either. I'm trying to keep the triangle area in the frame open so the side panels are gone. Pretty sure I've found the space to put it up out of the way, just get to spend some more time fabricating brackets.

By the way, the brake conversion brackets I got from you worked perfectly! Thanks again.

 

[wymple]

"Nobody was talking about Miles Davis' temperature."

His temp was always on the high side...:sour: