O.k. So finally completed the restoration of 750 B. Even have a firm front brake lever!
So it fires up straight away on the button, sounds good but after about 30 seconds
it’s not beautiful blue 2 stroke smoke that I smell but electrical burning and black
Smoke from under left side panel! Fuse blown and rectifier extremely hot.
Is it toast? Frame has been powder coated and engine rebuilt by Baz so it’s probably
something I’ve done. Any suggestions please? Cheers Dave
Rectifier problem
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stevewharton
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Re: Rectifier problem
Give Baz a call, he'll know exactly what the problem is.
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" 
they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".-
BAZ
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Re: Rectifier problem
Disconnect the regulator and rectifier see what happens this won't stop it running..
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Optedout
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Re: Rectifier problem
Long story short guys, has anyone fitted an Electrex RR77 regulator/rectifier from
Discount bike spares? I would appreciate any suggestions please. I think that I get
it but the instructions seem to overcomplicate the whole thing. Thanks Dave
Discount bike spares? I would appreciate any suggestions please. I think that I get
it but the instructions seem to overcomplicate the whole thing. Thanks Dave
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teazer
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Re: Rectifier problem
I have fitted a couple to different bikes. I don't recall anything complicated. Care to post the instructions and we can see if they can be translated into English
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wardy
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Re: Rectifier problem
I've had one on my bike now for quite a few years and it's easy to fit, (from what I recall, a small mod to the mounting is reqd), and is fit and forget.
I've never had a moments trouble with it. My bike charges well and I can'r recommend them enough.
I've never had a moments trouble with it. My bike charges well and I can'r recommend them enough.
Andy;
1976 gt750A; 86 FZ750
1977gt380A
1982 z400j
1981 z650f.....1988 Sufolk punch 14"
"look;it's my bike; when you own it ,you can paint it any colour you like!"
(I once painted my Z650 PINK and had the pink panther logo on the tailpiece)
1976 gt750A; 86 FZ750
1977gt380A
1982 z400j
1981 z650f.....1988 Sufolk punch 14"
"look;it's my bike; when you own it ,you can paint it any colour you like!"
(I once painted my Z650 PINK and had the pink panther logo on the tailpiece)
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Optedout
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Re: Rectifier problem
Thank you for the support gents. I am not confident with electrics but will crack on
with it now that there are no “watch for this” type warnings from guys with previous
experience. Cheers Dave
with it now that there are no “watch for this” type warnings from guys with previous
experience. Cheers Dave
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widget
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Re: Rectifier problem
You say the frame has been coated.... have you scraped it off where any earth wires are connected to it?...gotta have a good earth or all that lectric witchcraft has nowhere to go and stuff gets hot...
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Optedout
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Re: Rectifier problem
Yes I have now and will run a new independent earth from plate to battery earth post as
the instructions suggest. Thank you.
the instructions suggest. Thank you.
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Roger Ackery
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Re: Rectifier problem
Sorry to hear about your electrical problem, 
lucky there wasn't a fire 
Cheers.
Roger
GT750A.
Roger
GT750A.