Guest DSMIV Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 OK folks, this is my first post. I have a 96' VFR750 with 27k on it and what appears to be a bad regulator rectifier. The local shop here in prescott wants 241.00 to order it. I have been all over trying to find the best deal .... so what manufacturer is the best Electrosport, Honda, or Shindegen ... best price? Help! This issue is enough to make me drink again. Thanks in advance very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bling Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Your cheapest option would be to buy a used Yamaha R1 regulator on ebay and then wire it into your bike. The R1 R/R only goes for like $20-$30. There's a couple of threads on the forum about how to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powderrecon Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I just had the same thing happen to me, and I did a TON of research on it. Either you can spend big $$$ and get a new Honda OEM one. They are more beefy, with cooling fins. Or you can go the way I went and order one from Ricks Motorsports Electrics. Awesome customer service, and an awesome product. They build the product themselves. I have only heard good things about it, and for $120, its a great price. 1 year warranty also. I did a write up here http://vfrworld.com/forums/third-fourth-ge...s-included.html The only think you need to get is a longer bolt to mount it. Go to your hardware store and get a M6 x 35 or 40, put some locktite on it, and you are done. Its very easy to do yourself. Taking the rear plastics off the bike, actually takes longer than replacing the R/R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CitizenOfDreams Posted November 17, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted November 17, 2007 Your cheapest option would be to buy a used Yamaha R1 regulator on ebay and then wire it into your bike. +1. eBay can be your friend. A few years ago I managed to buy a perfectly working R/R (off a wrecked Gixxer) for $3 plus shipping. Also, check your local motorcycle boneyards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Damn Powder, ya beat me to it Good job, Yep I second Ricks for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thanks Powder and RVFR. I got the Ricks Motorsports Reg/Rec. a day ago and decided to cut the threaded post that expends from the other side of the fram off. I then drilled another hole just above it, mounting it in the same position. Had to drop the fender to access otherside. Impressive looking compared to OEM. So now..... 12.9 v just after starting at batt terminals 14.1 v above 4500 rpm 13.2 v on warm up idle Only problem is with the spade connectors .... green and red wire (1 & 5) would not stay locked into plasic harness that i ordered. I ended up blowing a 30 amp fuse poking them in while it was running. Damn ... I learn more about electrical everyday. I hope I did not just shorten the life of it. But I got the above readings today... so it looks good. You think I would benefit from some kind of pre-made wiring harness that I see advertised in the forum? I hate the grean and red wires .... they are evil Hope they don't pop out again. I plan on augmenting and testing the entire electrical system for next project and add some gadgets. I will try and get pictures when I get a cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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