Atypical RR problem... it doesn't like the rain?

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  1. mello dude

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    Photos of your side panel?

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    Sorry for the noob question, but...
    If I haven't had any symptoms of an R/R problem (4th gen. bike), is there anything I should do now? I heard about adding a PC fan.

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    Well the RR on my 4th gen didnt go until about 18K miles - so just save your pennies for a new one - youll need it eventually.

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    Does the unit just "go bad" after a while?
    Will installing the cooling fan help it?
     
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    whew glad i got a 6th gen that rr and pn stuff sounds crazy never had any of those problems on other bikes in rain cold hot long trip short trip but i agree with the yusa batterys only sounds like the good buy may need a trip to the shop sure they know what the problem is.. oh did you ask the person you bought it from why they are selling it??hummmmmmmm........
     
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    I'm way far from expert on electrical stuff but on my 4th gen I would notice the lights and dash would get extremely bright and then go dimmer than normal. It was a head scratcher to me, so as a pre-emtive strike I jumped out and bought a new OEM Honda RR and bolted it it. Lights fixed, no more goofy glowing and dimming.

    I have thrown out this guy several times but he seems to have a handle on the VFR charging system - take a read - www.wiremybike.com

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