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Rectifier Question

cowboyup3371

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So as I wrote in my intro post, the previous owner told me I need to replace the rectifier. I am looking at the Electrosport one since they supposedly fixed Suzuki's problem with the 81 GS550T but it will cost me over $100 to get. With everything else I'll need to fix on the bike, how important is it to buy a new rectifier before I get it running again? Is it possible to just get a used one for the time being and then replace over the winter? What kind of issues will I have by doing that instead of a brand new one?
 
cowboyup3371 said:
So as I wrote in my intro post, the previous owner told me I need to replace the rectifier. I am looking at the Electrosport one since they supposedly fixed Suzuki's problem with the 81 GS550T but it will cost me over $100 to get. With everything else I'll need to fix on the bike, how important is it to buy a new rectifier before I get it running again? Is it possible to just get a used one for the time being and then replace over the winter? What kind of issues will I have by doing that instead of a brand new one?
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There may very well be nothing wrong with your R/R; without going through the Stator pages you will not know. Most often corroded connector and connector crimps causes resistance and heat and failure of these devices. Yours may be stressed but cleaning up connections might be all you need. This was the case with my 81 GS750 and it had smoked ground wires :eek:
 
Hi,

Read your "mega-welcome" again. You can get a good used, tested, and modified r/r from member duaneage. Go through the Stator Papers before you start spending money. Clean every electrical connection and ground in the entire wiring harness, from the headlight bucket to the tail light, including the fuse box. Your bike will love you for it.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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