Previous owner modified/upgrade, not charging, need help repairing the mod.

I'm not charging. As if I needed anymore headache out of this bike. The regulars were just telling me I need a voltage meter.

Looks like previous owner modified the system. Didn't use any inline fuses. ditched the factory plug to the stater and crimp connected direct to the rectifier. Looks like previous owner used 07 - 12bcbr600rr rectifier.

Stick with the CBR rectifier or swap out to the FH020AA setup? The CBR rectifier tests good. But it's proving hard to find. For the future, might be best to switch. Thoughts?

Here's some photos. What do now?

 

For the bike to battery charge you need a working alternator, working RR and a decent battery, plus the wires in between.

Looks like an FH-series RR which means a later MOSFET style rather than the earlier shunt type. If that checks out I'd be keeping it, they're meant to be longer lasting/more reliable.

See "The Drill" post for some suggestions:

https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/84719-the-drill/

 

I tested it out. The rectifier tested ok. The stater had just under the allowed ohm's, but failed the continuity test.
Just like the cooling system, why do it half way? I'm going to re-wire and upgrade the rectifier and new stater.
The wiring done by the previous owner is crimped w/ electrical tape and according to the diagram posted by Mellow Dude, not correct.

I'm going to re-wire using the diagram provided, Soldered connections, shrink wrap, fuses & heavy gauge wire.
The sticker on the battery shows it's less than a year old. I put the battery on a tender for a slow trickle charge.

I ordered the upgraded rectifier kit direct from DB Electrical.
https://www.dbelectrical.com/products/universal-atv-motorcycle-regulator-rectifier-upgrade-kit.html

I ordered this 3rd party stater from Amazon. It has good reviews around the internet and the correct ticket price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075QC814Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ordered this small volt meter that I can mount inside the cockpit.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MJGGJFR/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here are some progress pics.

 

6th Gen('04) w/ around 60k. My first Honda. I really like it. I'm going to buy an Africa Twin, hopefully next summer.

 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm confident in the R/R. Hoping for the best with the stater.