Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. - Page 3 - SV650.org

01-03-14, 08:45 AM

That battery says its for a pointy 03 onwards, you need one for a curvy 99-02

Try this link

http://bit.ly/1pHXbR4

Sid Squid · 01-03-14, 09:49 AM

For the majority of cases, as the great majority of modern bikes have permanent magnet three phase alternators, a regulator rectifier is a regulator rectifier. They are mostly connected in exactly the same way, the only change is that the actual connectors are different, and thus will not physically match.
This conversation has been had on a number of occasions, reading a forum where people are not given to posting that their bike is fine might lead one to believe that the standard regulator is hopelessly unreliable, it isn't - the overwhelming majority of owners have never had a problem - that said I wouldn't replace with a standard unit as more modern items simply perform better, not because of reliability concerns.
Fit a MOSFET unit, the actual connectors are the only difference - you'll be pleased with the results.

01-03-14, 10:41 AM

I looked qt the battery model number and it's the same, that one says it's for a pointy but i'm pretty sure the model number is the same.
Sid: thanks, I'll keep an eye open for one, I may end up having to go fo the cheapest option though for now...

Sid Squid · 01-03-14, 10:45 AM

Plenty of suitable units to be found in the usual place - similar prices to a standard unit.

Sid Squid · 01-03-14, 10:57 AM

Found several suitable units on eBay in just a few minutes, cheapest is £46 buy it now including post in the UK, and from £35 including post from the USA.

01-03-14, 03:48 PM

I'll probably go with the one that was linked earlier, new for £40

09-03-14, 07:13 PM

Good news! I've replaced the R/R with a brand new one and got a new maintenance free battery and (touch wood) it's working fine, I went out for a blast around the Yorkshire countryside today without any trouble

10-03-14, 12:11 PM

Excellent news mate.

I on the other hand have a completely dead battery with a possible alternator problem

10-03-14, 12:25 PM

Oh dear, the battery won't be difficult or expensive (mine was £30 with free postage off ebay)
But the alternator on the other hand will probably be quite pricey... Good luck with sorting it all out

01-03-14, 08:45 AM	#21
zippie01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. That battery says its for a pointy 03 onwards, you need one for a curvy 99-02 Try this link http://bit.ly/1pHXbR4 Last edited by zippie01; 01-03-14 at 08:49 AM.

01-03-14, 09:49 AM	#22
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. For the majority of cases, as the great majority of modern bikes have permanent magnet three phase alternators, a regulator rectifier is a regulator rectifier. They are mostly connected in exactly the same way, the only change is that the actual connectors are different, and thus will not physically match. This conversation has been had on a number of occasions, reading a forum where people are not given to posting that their bike is fine might lead one to believe that the standard regulator is hopelessly unreliable, it isn't - the overwhelming majority of owners have never had a problem - that said I wouldn't replace with a standard unit as more modern items simply perform better, not because of reliability concerns. Fit a MOSFET unit, the actual connectors are the only difference - you'll be pleased with the results. __________________ 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"

01-03-14, 10:41 AM	#23
Alexander94 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. I looked qt the battery model number and it's the same, that one says it's for a pointy but i'm pretty sure the model number is the same. Sid: thanks, I'll keep an eye open for one, I may end up having to go fo the cheapest option though for now...

01-03-14, 10:45 AM	#24
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. Plenty of suitable units to be found in the usual place - similar prices to a standard unit. __________________ 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"

01-03-14, 10:57 AM	#25
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. Found several suitable units on eBay in just a few minutes, cheapest is £46 buy it now including post in the UK, and from £35 including post from the USA. __________________ 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"

01-03-14, 03:48 PM	#26
Alexander94 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. I'll probably go with the one that was linked earlier, new for £40

09-03-14, 07:13 PM	#27
Alexander94 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. Good news! I've replaced the R/R with a brand new one and got a new maintenance free battery and (touch wood) it's working fine, I went out for a blast around the Yorkshire countryside today without any trouble

10-03-14, 12:11 PM	#28
zippie01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. Excellent news mate. I on the other hand have a completely dead battery with a possible alternator problem

10-03-14, 12:25 PM	#29
Alexander94 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy electrical failure, possibly rectifier. Oh dear, the battery won't be difficult or expensive (mine was £30 with free postage off ebay) But the alternator on the other hand will probably be quite pricey... Good luck with sorting it all out

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