Looking at upgrading my R/R as suggested and am torn between two versions from Roadstercycle. I also NEED to do something bomb proofing for my main fuse A AND B. Both are either discolored or slightly melty but nothing crispy yet.
So questions:
1. Should I go mosfet or the series? Roadstercycle has both: FH020AA, or SH775 R/R
-I've read to stay away from Rick's models for now.. although Tightwad carries the Mosfet but it's a Ricks right?
-I also have VFRNess installed so no need to go direct to battery so I assume I'll have to find adequate connectors somehow.
2. Are there any better r/r options in 2015?
3. I do plan on using the metric pack connector as suggested by Mello Dude for the Stator connection so am looking for a good crimper that wont break the bank. Any suggestions?
4. I've seen kits at wiremybike to replace fuse A and B connectors. Is there anything more bombproof? I remember seeing something called "littlefuse"? But cant find it for some reason.
When I had my 6th gen, I installed LED Headlights and taillights, lowering the electrical load by 160 watts. Roadster cycle suggested the Series rectifier because it handles load variations better. Normal Mosfet and older styles shunt unused power from the stator to ground, creating heat. I also re-wired the output of the R/R directly back to the battery, bypassing the twin connectors in the harness and extended wires on stator to new connector from Roadstercycle, eliminating the most troublesome connector on the bike.
I'd go with the FH020, myself. I have the earlier version (012?) and it works great. Direct to the battery + through a 30a, and - direct to frame ground. I've had all LEDs for several years except headlights. Did those last year.
I think, if I recall, that if you look at the Roadster site that the other is better suited to lower rpm twins. I could be mistaken on that, but that's my recollection. Or maybe read it somewhere else.
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