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Relocating that darn rectifier
Written by wynndungey on 2/9/2012 at 05:59 pm

I like that idea. On my 89, I've replaced it twice. Once at about 30,000 and
the second time about a year ago at 100,000+. Figure I got my money's worth on
the second one.

--- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "Gib" <gibinmich@...> wrote:
>
> I've thought that something as simple as a small hose funneling air from the
front of the fairing to the rectifier would be just the ticket. But on the other
hand, I still have the original rectifier and have had no issues....yet.
>
> --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "Ting" <tradewinds1964@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Yall. Saw an old 2009 post about relocating the rectifier to a cooler
spot. Goldwing Fred added thoughts about a thicker gauge wire and then the
subject slipped to post reaching smartphones. That's fine, so easily distracted.
Oh look. Squirrel.
> >
> > Anyshoe, I was thinking about adding extra wire and moving my rectifier to a
nice cooler place. Not having problems, but trying preventive measures like I've
seen on other post. I have a nice big heatsink from an old computer with plenty
of fins and just begging to become a part of Scotia. The possible spots I was
thinking are:
> >
> > Above the radiator.
> > Somewhere under the headlight.
> > Under the bottom of the bike in some nook.
> >
> > I'm figuring adding 18 gauge wire to extend to any place on the bike that
will catch a heavy flow of air. I have read some post where riders have mounted
it in the fender to catch moving air from the tire. Pretty sure we don't have
clearance, but the creative thought is there.
> >
> > Opinions? Thoughts? Disbeliefs?
> >
> >
> > Ting
> > Atlanta, GA
> > '90 Red PC
> > Glen Scotia(pronounced Sko-sha)
> >
>

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