Curvey rectifier, original or replacement? - SV650.org

fchat63 · 23-03-14, 03:40 PM

Hi everybody,
Can anyone tell me if this is the original rectifier on my 2000 curvy?
I've heard they can cause problems, mine seems to be ok at the moment but I'm planning a spot of touring later this year and wonder if it's worth replacing.
Cheers.

Sid Squid · 24-03-14, 04:47 PM

That's the original.

Forums telescope all faults into one spot, reading this forum might make you think Curvy owners fit a new rectifier with every tank of fuel, but the reality is that most bikes have never had a failure.

If it were me going touring I'd be more concerned about the obvious consumables - brakes, tyres, chains etc, and that I had enough miles left before the next service to accommodate the anticipated mileage.

andrewsmith · 24-03-14, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

That's the original.

Forums telescope all faults into one spot, reading this forum might make you think Curvy owners fit a new rectifier with every tank of fuel, but the reality is that most bikes have never had a failure.

If it were me going touring I'd be more concerned about the obvious consumables - brakes, tyres, chains etc, and that I had enough miles left before the next service to accommodate the anticipated mileage.

I do

In all seriousness check the R/R and the wiring (melted wiring can be an issue) but you need to be more concerned with what Sid has said (tyres, chains etc..)

fchat63 · 24-03-14, 08:45 PM

Thanks Guys,
Guess if it ain't broke don't fix it.

On the other points, tyres, chain, sprockets and rear pads replaced about 3,000 miles ago last year.
oil and filter about 2,000 miles ago.

Just replaced the front pads and fitted HEL front brake lines as part of a handlebar conversion.
In the process of trying to sort out the carbs.

I'll be getting an oil/filter change, changing the coolant and checking all the brakes etc before I go.

Thanks for the advice, as always most welcome.
Franco.

embee · 25-03-14, 04:58 PM

Make sure the connector blades/contacts are good and clean, and also check all the fuse blades including the main fuse in the starter relay. I suspect a lot of issues arise out of dirty/corroded contacts, high restistance generates a lot of heat and causes burnt connectors.

Clean them, apply dielectric grease or vaseline or ACF50.

fchat63 · 25-03-14, 10:05 PM

That's me the weekend then.
Wires seem stiff which I think is age but not charred or burnt.
I'll have a look at the connectors and clean them up, apply a smear of vaseline.
Thanks for the back to basics, sometimes the most obvious is the most elusive.
Old bloke back to motorcycling.

24-03-14, 04:47 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Curvey rectifier, original or replacement? That's the original. Forums telescope all faults into one spot, reading this forum might make you think Curvy owners fit a new rectifier with every tank of fuel, but the reality is that most bikes have never had a failure. If it were me going touring I'd be more concerned about the obvious consumables - brakes, tyres, chains etc, and that I had enough miles left before the next service to accommodate the anticipated mileage. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

24-03-14, 08:45 PM	#4
fchat63 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: kent Posts: 73	Re: Curvey rectifier, original or replacement? Thanks Guys, Guess if it ain't broke don't fix it. On the other points, tyres, chain, sprockets and rear pads replaced about 3,000 miles ago last year. oil and filter about 2,000 miles ago. Just replaced the front pads and fitted HEL front brake lines as part of a handlebar conversion. In the process of trying to sort out the carbs. I'll be getting an oil/filter change, changing the coolant and checking all the brakes etc before I go. Thanks for the advice, as always most welcome. Franco. __________________ Is that the time?

25-03-14, 04:58 PM	#5
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Re: Curvey rectifier, original or replacement? Make sure the connector blades/contacts are good and clean, and also check all the fuse blades including the main fuse in the starter relay. I suspect a lot of issues arise out of dirty/corroded contacts, high restistance generates a lot of heat and causes burnt connectors. Clean them, apply dielectric grease or vaseline or ACF50. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

25-03-14, 10:05 PM	#6
fchat63 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: kent Posts: 73	Re: Curvey rectifier, original or replacement? That's me the weekend then. Wires seem stiff which I think is age but not charred or burnt. I'll have a look at the connectors and clean them up, apply a smear of vaseline. Thanks for the back to basics, sometimes the most obvious is the most elusive. Old bloke back to motorcycling. __________________ Is that the time?

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