electrical problem

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  1. terry

    terry New Member

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    anyone know what this could be?

    Drove to work this morning, no problem.
    Went to start bike at end of day, wouldn't start.
    Got a jump start from someone.
    Drove home, no problem.

    But, here is what I notice...

    At idle, the headlight/gauge lights pulsate.
    At ~2000 rpm, all light glow brightly.
    Over ~2500 rpm, lights dim down a bit.

    Shouldn't the light glow brighter at higher RPM?

    Thanks for any help.

    1993 VFR750f
     
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    How old is the battery? Have you checked the running and revving voltages? How do the wires at the R/R look?
     
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    Dude - sounds like R/R replacement time. My old 4th gen did the exact same thing before I replaced it.

    MD
     
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    Thanks guys... if it is R/R what should I replace it with? I imagine stock would give the same problem eventually. I've heard people recommend GSXr R/R. Good idea?
     
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    I would agree with R/R assessment Mine had the same problem this Monday morning.
    Honda Australia do not have any in stock and it will take 10 days to get one. I am picking up an after Market R/R this afternoon.

    Anyone know anything about Electrex?
    For thos who are intereste Australian site is Honda
     
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    The OEM replacement R/R's typically have larger fin area for better heat displacement. I'm waay far from an electrical guru, but I would use the upgraded OEM replacement.

    - Maybe some 3rd gen guys could chime in here.


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