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greener · 06-27-2009, 2:13 AM

So my replacement R1 r/r arrived today. Compared to my previous r/r (an aftermarket generic model) the R1 unit is freaking huge. At least three times as thick--so thick in fact I am unsure whether it will fit under the tail fairing at the stock location. Has anyone done this mod? If so, where did you put the r/r?

Also, the R1 unit requires blade connectors instead of a pigtail, and is separated into two sections: one with three blades (for the yellow wires) one with two (for the red and green wires)--the three yellow wires from the stator have no required order, correct? How do I determine which of the remaining two blades the red and the green wire attach to?

Danka

Poundstretcher · 06-27-2009, 2:32 AM

If you go to the resource centre article & half way down the last paragraph click on the underlined link how to fit the R/R it shows the connections for the R1 Install.

thechamp55 · 06-27-2009, 3:04 AM

Thats a way nicer way to tell him than "Use the search fag"

Poundstretcher · 06-27-2009, 4:18 AM

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Originally Posted by thechamp55

Thats a way nicer way to tell him than "Use the search fag"

Thank my new Therapist

thechamp55 · 06-27-2009, 4:25 AM

Now if only we could get Lois an appointment...

Poundstretcher · 06-27-2009, 5:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechamp55

Now if only we could get Lois an appointment...

He had one but finished up analyzing her

greener · 06-27-2009, 9:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechamp55

Thats a way nicer way to tell him than "Use the search fag"

It would seem the search feature on this website won't recognize "R1" because its too short, so thanks for the lead to the resource center--if anyone else has any helpful info (as opposed to Dr. Douche's classic and hilarious "fag" response here) I'd appreciate it.

Update: After looking at the pics on the R1 swap out, it would appear my bike already had an R1 unit: they look identical (it also looked like whoever did the swap was following the directions on the page). The R/R I was shipped is completely different: its basically like R/Rzilla...I will get some pics posted this afternoon.

Thanks

CanadianBird · 06-27-2009, 9:36 AM

If you have one, why did you buy another? Why not oem? Just curious.

smurf211 · 06-27-2009, 10:45 AM

What year R1 is it from. there are more than a couple of posts in regard to this project.

Regulator/rectifier

greener · 06-27-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianBird

If you have one, why did you buy another? Why not oem? Just curious.

The r/r failed: It got so hot it fried the wires running in from the stator, melted the r/r housing, took the paint right off the frame where it was bolted down. I bought an r/r from a 04/05 R1, which must be different than the one commonly used on this site. I found a pic on fleabay--not my actual unit, but similar:

http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn385/olymoco/RR.jpg

shewie · 06-27-2009, 12:52 PM

OEM units from the newer models are also larger and well finned.

Poundstretcher · 06-28-2009, 6:06 AM

Think I will just go with the later OE when required

greener · 06-29-2009, 12:11 AM

Got some pics of the new r/r--the one I pulled off is on the left, the new one (r/rzilla) is on the right--like I said its freaking huge! No way it will fit in the stock location. If I trim a few of the cooling fins I think I can get it to fit a little aft of the stock spot. During normal operation, what's the surface temp of one of these things?

Thanks

Poundstretcher · 06-29-2009, 7:48 AM

Man that's huge, I did not know R1s had one that big fitted

CiscoKid · 06-30-2009, 2:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Poundstrecher

Think I will just go with the later OE when required

I am running a OEM RR and Ricks Stator, installed at the same time has worked perfect since and I am getting the proper voltages. If anyone needs an RR here is my plug, check the for sale section I have a brand new Electrosport. My word of advice as well as the mechanic is check the stator to make sure it is not an issue prior to just replacing the RR

testrider · 07-03-2009, 6:07 PM

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Originally Posted by greener

Got some pics of the new r/r--the one I pulled off is on the left, the new one (r/rzilla) is on the right--like I said its freaking huge! No way it will fit in the stock location. If I trim a few of the cooling fins I think I can get it to fit a little aft of the stock spot. During normal operation, what's the surface temp of one of these things?

Thanks

What year is your XX? The one on the left is also what I'm using now, on my 97 XX. It was from a 2001 R1.

06-27-2009, 2:32 AM	#2
Poundstretcher A Rainbird Warrior Join Date: Oct 15 2008 Location: Tasmania Posts: 4,131	Re: R1 r/r If you go to the resource centre article & half way down the last paragraph click on the underlined link how to fit the R/R it shows the connections for the R1 Install.

06-27-2009, 3:04 AM	#3
thechamp55 Join Date: Mar 19 2009 Location: Texas Age: 21 Posts: 555	Re: R1 r/r Thats a way nicer way to tell him than "Use the search fag" __________________ Everyone Dies. Not Everyone Lives.

06-27-2009, 4:25 AM	#5
thechamp55 Join Date: Mar 19 2009 Location: Texas Age: 21 Posts: 555	Re: R1 r/r Now if only we could get Lois an appointment... __________________ Everyone Dies. Not Everyone Lives.

06-27-2009, 9:36 AM	#8
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,426	Re: R1 r/r If you have one, why did you buy another? Why not oem? Just curious.

06-27-2009, 10:45 AM	#9
smurf211 Join Date: Oct 18 2008 Location: 575, GA Posts: 1,068	Re: R1 r/r What year R1 is it from. there are more than a couple of posts in regard to this project. Regulator/rectifier Last edited by smurf211; 06-28-2009 at 12:29 AM.

06-27-2009, 12:52 PM	#11
shewie Resident Eh?hole. Join Date: Oct 26 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 5,698	Re: R1 r/r OEM units from the newer models are also larger and well finned. __________________ If you don't like the way I ride then stay off the sidewalk.

06-28-2009, 6:06 AM	#12
Poundstretcher A Rainbird Warrior Join Date: Oct 15 2008 Location: Tasmania Posts: 4,131	Re: R1 r/r Think I will just go with the later OE when required

06-29-2009, 7:48 AM	#14
Poundstretcher A Rainbird Warrior Join Date: Oct 15 2008 Location: Tasmania Posts: 4,131	Re: R1 r/r Man that's huge, I did not know R1s had one that big fitted

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