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Old 13-08-17, 06:27 PM   #22
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Default Re: What is this and how do I make one...

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Originally Posted by andy650 View Post
The curvy SV reg/rec is known to be rubbish. It is old tech and gets no cooling, a recipe for disaster.

I replaced mine with a MOSFET unit, far better without doubt.

The SV is a very hard bike to bump start, only attempt with someone else pushing, even then you will struggle.
There is nothing wrong with the Stock Curvy R/Rs.Mine is stock and in it's 19th year.I have a stock R/R on a Honda CX500 that is now in it's 38th year.

As for ,"Old Technology" Mosfets were invented in 1959
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