Guest Jonchilds Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I had the wiring plug that connects the stator to my R/R melt on me thursday night, so I've done the run around looking for a new plug this morning. I was quite appalled when I found out the quote from Honda is approximately $845 if I want to put the original plug back on - for the PART ONLY. Fitting is additional... Well, it's not actually the connector that's expensive, just the parts that come standard with it - the stator and R/R. Honda Australia won't sell these plugs (which are Honda-only as far as all the electrical stores are telling me) without the attached accessories, even though both units on my bike are in working order. My fix has been to use a 30A ceramic screw terminal strip in place of the connector which cost me about $1.70 and took ~30mins to fit. I'm just a little peeved that Honda don't sell OEM connectors, even though their bikes have a record of electrical problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I had the wiring plug that connects the stator to my R/R melt on me thursday night, so I've done the run around looking for a new plug this morning.I was quite appalled when I found out the quote from Honda is approximately $845 if I want to put the original plug back on - for the PART ONLY. Fitting is additional... Well, it's not actually the connector that's expensive, just the parts that come standard with it - the stator and R/R. Honda Australia won't sell these plugs (which are Honda-only as far as all the electrical stores are telling me) without the attached accessories, even though both units on my bike are in working order. My fix has been to use a 30A ceramic screw terminal strip in place of the connector which cost me about $1.70 and took ~30mins to fit. I'm just a little peeved that Honda don't sell OEM connectors, even though their bikes have a record of electrical problems. I know here in the states we can get all but the 2002+ version, which I haven't found yet. It can be replaced by an older version if you change both sides, so no harm done there. Check your sensor wire voltage, it might be low causing too much work from your system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jonchilds Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It's more likely to be corrosion that caused the failure in my opinion, which got topped off by an extended stint at 105-110'c in traffic. Sensor wire and other 'problems' were fixed when I had other electrical issues earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer seamus Posted September 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted September 22, 2007 Try this website: http://www.cyclewareables.com/ It's a little difficult to navigate but I've found just about every single connector I could ever want there. I have a mini collection of connectors and terminal ends from them now. My last few turnsignal and lighting swaps look like factory setups because I didn't have to just splice and solder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy556 Posted September 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted September 22, 2007 Just cut the connectors off and solder the connections together, or buy a different style connector and use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted September 22, 2007 Forum CEO Share Posted September 22, 2007 wouldnt this get replaced with the recall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 wouldnt this get replaced with the recall? Good question HS, half would be replaced only if they replace the Main harness. Don't know if they consider damage to this area (R/R) of the harness as being related to the ground wire recall (IF DAMAGE IS FOUND) and hence be covered or not??? "DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RE-DESIGNED SUB-HARNESS. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jonchilds Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 The recall doesn't apply to Australian bikes - or atleast I've heard nothing of it locally, and I was at a Honda dealer last weekend for a new sprocket. I've cut the connectors off, and put a ceramic terminal strip in it's place. Charging voltages aren't bad, if a little low at idle. 14.6V when over 2500rpm, and a slight drain on the battery at 1500rpm with low beam and the engine fan running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Sensor wire and other 'problems' were fixed when I had other electrical issues earlier this year. Could be the understatement of the year. The recall doesn't apply to Australian bikes - or atleast I've heard nothing of it locally, and I was at a Honda dealer last weekend for a new sprocket. Does anyone know - what is the difference between Australian and US bikes that excludes ours from the recall? I don't remember seeing anything about it on OzVFR (down atm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy556 Posted September 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted September 22, 2007 Does anyone know - what is the difference between Australian and US bikes that excludes ours from the recall?I don't remember seeing anything about it on OzVFR (down atm). Probably not enough complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer seamus Posted September 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted September 22, 2007 Does anyone know - what is the difference between Australian and US bikes that excludes ours from the recall?I don't remember seeing anything about it on OzVFR (down atm). Don't you guys get the Euro models? There may be some differences within the electrical architechture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jonchilds Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 We get Japanese manufactured bikes (atleast I have a japanese VIN). I don't think any company will recall a component unless they have to. In Oz, there's probably not enough bikes living in 'corrosive' weather or conditions like some of our american/euro counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Does anyone know - what is the difference between Australian and US bikes....... I thought yur bikes were upside down :wheel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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