What kind of regulator does a Honda CB350 use?
Well, we put our heads together and made a easy to install and affordable Honda replacement regulator / rectifier combo kit. This modern Honda CB350, CB360, CB450, CB500T regulator / rectifier combo is a single unit that replaces both factory parts.
Do you need a rectifier on a Honda twin?
Why You Need This: The charging systems on all the old CL and CB Honda twins are weak at best. The factory voltage regulator (limits total voltage to the battery ) and rectifier (converts AC to DC) were barely up to the task back in the day.
Can a CB450 regulator be unplugged from a harness?
The original regulator and rectifier can be unplugged from the wiring harness and the new one simply connected. If your bike has the round style connection plug (many CB450’s) then the old plug on the harness must be cut off and the new connector included with the unit must be plugged in.
Can a rectifier be mounted to a factory regulator?
Installation Tip: This unit replaces both the factory regulator and rectifier. Depending on the bike you are working on, the new regulator rectifier can be mounted to the original voltage regulator bracket by elongating the holes with a round file.
What can cause a regulator rectifier to fail?
When it overheats, the component could fail fast. Other common causes for regulator rectifier failure involve the battery. To have voltage, the battery needs to have a reliable ground connection. If the link is bad and the voltage is faulty, this can cause the regulator rectifier to run hotter than usual.
How can I tell if my battery rectifier is bad?
If the regulator rectifier can’t moderate the voltage levels, the battery will overcharge. You can also use a voltmeter to diagnose overcharge. If you get readings over 17 volts, this generally means that the regulator rectifier is failing to convert the excess power.
What causes the rectifier on a bike to fail?
Depending on where your bike’s regulator rectifier is located, the part can overheat. When it overheats, the component could fail fast. Other common causes for regulator rectifier failure involve the battery. To have voltage, the battery needs to have a reliable ground connection.