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devilpaint

Sep 3 2003, 08:45 AM

the cruiser has for some time now had a dodgy contact to the reg/rectifier-culminating in it expiring whilst on an observed run last night

so, does anyone know where i can get a kawasaki type multi connector from?
the rectifier sits below the battery box, in front of the rear wheel, so all the crap hits it.The multi block is effed & i had replaced the offending connection with a spade connector, which works after a fashion for months at a time.
i'm thinking of moving the unit somewhere less exposed-will it effect the unit if its not as exposed(not getting as much of a cooling effect)

NigeC

Sep 3 2003, 09:45 AM

some places closer to home for you would be lucas at gateshead (if its still there!) or electrodiesel at stockton, they deal with a firm called Cargo, who have vast range of electrical connections
they do need some air flow. if it has large fins on it, under sidepanels is fine, you could mount it on a alloy plate to take the heat away. yamaha stick their reg/rect on the back of footrest plates, and plug directly into the unit, which means if the plug rots it screws the reg too

devilpaint

Sep 3 2003, 09:07 PM

thanks guys, went to see my auto sparkie today, gonna solder the wires direct to the reg/rec & move the connector further up the loom away from the sh!te.

ima

Sep 3 2003, 09:13 PM

Not that big a fan of multi-connectors to be honest, they are crap/water magnets.
Better to cut em off and solder the wires direct in, get some heat shrink insulation tubing from maplins and slide that over the wires first, solder up and then slide the tubing back over then heat the tube with a hair dryer or heat gun to shrink it over the joint.
better to use 5 core solder as it has better fluxing properties and
you have less chance of getting a dry joint.

bikerdave

Sep 6 2003, 09:33 AM

QUOTE(T.C @ Sep 3 2003, 10:21 AM)

DP. Phone Electrex on 01491 682369. They specialise in motorcycle electrical products, particularly regulator/rectifyers and generators and Peter will certainly have the connection/plug you require.

He also produces a regulator/rectifyer that is bigger and heavier duty than OE fitments but a fraction of the cost, and I am sure if you explain to him the problem he will be able to advise you of any known problems in moving it from its current location.

As an alternative, have a look at their website at www.electrexworld.co.uk

They are based at Stoke Row in Henley on Thames and I have known Peter for years so any advice he offers will be good advice.

Hope this helps.

That was a very handy number, I met somebody who needs a new rectifier last night.

bikerdave

Sep 10 2003, 04:26 PM

I passed on the number to an owner of a Kawasaki ER5. £59 with delivery to the door for a brand new regulator/rectifier and they had it in stock. The next cheapest shop was £63, which you had to order and get to the shop to pick it up. Bit of a pain in the butt, when the bike isn't running.

ZOMB!E

Sep 17 2003, 09:48 AM

I spray all connector blocks with chain wax or similar and it does a good job of keeping them water free during winter. just make sure its not conductive before applying! Not that i have ever coated multi connectors in conductive grease.........

castrol chain wax is the kiddie for protectibng electrics if you ask me, and rear shocks, and coils, and anything that gets wet and grimy and cant be got to easilly without taking the fairing off.

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