afpierce489 Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 So I was working on the bike last night and pulled off the rear fairings. I took a look at the R/R assembly and found what you see in the picture. There is the black gooy stuff that is seeping out of the R/R and it's dripped onto the frame. So it looks like things have gotten hot and started to melt. Does this mean that I need a new one? I'm going to try later on today to do the check that the Haynes manual tells me to do and I'll let everyone know the results. Someone let me know if I'm wasting my time doing the check. Thanks. Adam Quote
Tightwad Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 Yes, that R/R has heated up enough to either melt the potting substance on the back, or actually burned...you could flip it over to check. Now would also be a good time to go through the wiring and check all your connectors for heat damage as well as corrosion. The VFRness is a good ad-on if needed. Quote
afpierce489 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 Yes, that R/R has heated up enough to either melt the potting substance on the back, or actually burned...you could flip it over to check. Now would also be a good time to go through the wiring and check all your connectors for heat damage as well as corrosion. The VFRness is a good ad-on if needed. Funny that you should be the first to respond. I was on the other forum (you know the one) and 2thdr recommended to post here and specifically told me that you helped him out. Thank you for the post. I'll check it out. Quote
afpierce489 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 So I just took it off and there was nothing on the back. Only the front. Here are some pics. The wiring looks clean. Nothing burned on that harness. When I did check the wiring, it did creak a little when moved. Sorry about the clarity, the camera doesn't take good closeups. Quote
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted March 24, 2010 Member Contributer Posted March 24, 2010 So I just took it off and there was nothing on the back. Only the front. Here are some pics. The wiring looks clean. Nothing burned on that harness. When I did check the wiring, it did creak a little when moved. Sorry about the clarity, the camera doesn't take good closeups. I'd replace it. It's a cheap and easy enough mod for the peace of mind. Quote
Tightwad Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 The plate on the back would be covering what might have melted, or it could be something else altogether. I would keep an eye on the voltages, and as long as everything is clean and functional there is no need to replace it...17 years it has been working, could last forever. Quote
afpierce489 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 So, I just ordered a new one from Dennis Kirk. It's the Rick's Electrics. Should be here next week. Thanks everyone for the reply's. Adam Quote
Member Contributer robwalmsley Posted March 24, 2010 Member Contributer Posted March 24, 2010 hi there,my r/r looked like yours ,its the oem r/r,have you checked the r/r stator connector ive had 2 melt.the latest r/r has cooling fins. :biggrin: Quote
afpierce489 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 hi there,my r/r looked like yours ,its the oem r/r,have you checked the r/r stator connector ive had 2 melt.the latest r/r has cooling fins. :biggrin: No, I haven't checked it yet. It's on the to-do list. Thanks. Quote
afpierce489 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Posted April 2, 2010 Checked everything out and it's all good. Bike put back together, but that's on another thread. Thanks all. Quote
FrankoQ Posted May 22, 2010 Posted May 22, 2010 Checked everything out and it's all good. Bike put back together, but that's on another thread. Thanks all. I just ordered one too. hope it solves my problems. wiring looked ok. Quote
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