This also sounds like good advice (after I check the system for faults) I've heard of this mod before but it never occurred to me to try it. The stock VRsits with the fins in the intake air stream, so I thought it shoud be running pretty cool.
Thanks very much for the feedback, I certainly appreciate the help from everyone here on the forum!
Frank
--- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, "threeviews48" <mcollyer@...> wrote:
>
> As well as my Ducs I also have a Aprilia Futura and they have a common problem with the oe regulator that runs too hot and eventually ends up melting the connectors. The fix, which I have done is, to fit a mosfet regulator, these are fitted as standard on most late Yams & Hondas & can be obtained cheaply from breakers, and hard wire the leads into the loom without a connector and/or run extra leads to the battery.
> The mosfet has higher performance than the OE r/r and runs much cooler making it a win win situation. This might be a n option. See the link to the Aprilia site below for more information
>
> http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?30014-Wiring-Mod-for-charging-issues
>
> --- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, Pete Augenbergs <augenbergs@> wrote:
> >
> > Frank -
> >
> > The last time my 99 was in for service, they replaced the connector because the plastic shell was melting. i think the connector corrodes easily and the contact resistance increases.
> >
> > -pete
> >
> > On Jul 26, 2012, at 12:32 PM, franco58@ wrote:
> >
> > > My bike died on it's last trip and it appeared to be a voltage regulator problem (after sitting 10 min, it would restart).
> > >
> > > When I stripped the body panels off, I found a fused lump that used to be a block connector beside the coolant reservoir. The three yellow wires had heated up and melted the insulation back towards the frame roughly 2" before melting off.
> > >
> > > It looks like a repair was made in the same spot in the past, because the male half of the block plug is missing and had been replaced with female spade connectors.
> > >
> > > Has anyone else had a problem like this? If so; should I be looking for more than a potential failure with the VR?
> > >
> > > I could splice new wire into the system and solder the connections, but I don't want to chance any long rides until I'm sure that the problem is fixed.
> > >
> > > Thanks for any help you can provide.
> > >
> > > Frank
> > >
> > >
> >
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