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Thanks for the link...body diode
Never heard Diode called that. I must have been away to long.
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Thanks for the link...body diode
They call it that since it's a diode that is internal to a power MOSFET's 'body' (part of the FET, not an external component).Thanks for the link...
Never heard Diode called that. I must have been away to long.
Rodger that... and Thank you!They call it that since it's a diode that is internal to the FET's 'body' (part of the FET, not an external component).
Then as Rustybronco says, the next weak spot, the stator may not be able to take the strain especially 30 year old ones, maybe new rewound ones using API enamelled copper wire would be OK...?
It leaves us with a R/R that is "robust", has newer components and a efficient design.So where does this leave us (me)? Seems like the FH012AA is superior newer technology, it tends to produce a better low RPM charge than the others but you can bleed it down as well at low enough RPM...
But we don't know how much the current output has increased yet.The upper voltage range of the HONDA unit and the FH012AA were actually quite comparable and perhaps indistinguishable. Both are much better than what I have observed with the OEM R/R...
You still have 30+ year old part, that in 20 years will be 50+ years old.So speeding ahead 30 years
In 20 years RR availability will be the least of our worries since at some point key parts will start to become scarce. The ignitors are going to be 50 years old as well as turn signal controllers and other items. Maybe by then we'll be riding 20 year old HayabusasYou still have 30+ year old part, that in 20 years will be 50+ years old.
It is nice to see a later built part, that will work.
My friendIn 20 years RR availability will be the least of our worries since at some point key parts will start to become scarce. The ignitors are going to be 50 years old as well as turn signal controllers and other items. Maybe by then we'll be riding 20 year old Hayabusas
with the stators being 30+ years old, insulation breakdown and the resulting shorting to "earth" is always a concern, regardless of the chosen R/R. most of my concern is not unlike if you were to stand at the edge of a cliff, what would it take, to put you over the edge.I've been following this thread too. I don't understand it, but following none the less....A few posts back you guys were concerned about the long term health of the stator with the FH012AA.
Are you still concerned about that ?
The drop-out voltage is the minimum voltage across the regulator that's required to maintain the output voltage at the correct level.
Pos,Rusty thanks for pointing out the issue with the earlier readings. I understand better how these R/R's work and what they can and can't do for charging...
duaneage: Thanks for providing such a reliable and cost effective solution (Honda Regs). For probably 90% of the GS'ers here the Honda reg is the way to go. Some people are always trying to do better and so now we have the SH012AA :clap:.
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Do you mean not everyone has a Fluke 97 digital portable O-scope in their garage? I consider it the ultimate tool for electrical.
I applaud you for the service you provide Duane, for all the reasons you just stated. People that can't troubleshoot automatically think R/R failure. That's why we get so many of the same questions over and over again. For quite a while I got tired of all the redundant questions. I think I may be getting over that and might start posting more answers in the tech section.Thanks for your support, Pos.
The vast majority of my customers are people without soldering or wiring skills who just want their bike fixed. Many don't want to wait for an auction to end and then wait longer for a RR to show up they then have to modify themselves. Add to that the heatshrink, connectors, wire, etc and by the time they are done they spent almost 40 dollars already.
I ship same day or next and back up the RRs with a swap out if the rider thinks it doesn't work. I worked with three people last year to help them determine what else was causing problems with their bike by sending them a second RR. In each time the Honda was not the problem. Try that with an ebayer.
I'm happy to provide this quick RR service as long as I can still get stock and people want them. Maybe some day all GS bikes will be updated then I can retire.
Do you mean not everyone has a Fluke 97 digital portable O-scope in their garage? I consider it the ultimate tool for electrical.:clap: