The Africa Twin thread - Page 257

Twiniver · 06-11-2009, 06:39 AM

I earlyer asked for a sidepannel, the reason is that i my rectifier broke, probably because og heat, and since i mounted a new one i thought that i wanted to solve the problem, with some ventilation in the sidepannel, therefore to make a "testrun" i was seeking a spare sidepannel, however patience ran of with me the other day and i ended up making a hole in me excisting pannel, here is the result.

I have seen some italian guys do the same. Has anyone had the same problem with the rectifier? what did you do to solve the problem?

Twiniver

A-Wind · 06-11-2009, 07:07 AM

Hi Iver, I admire your fabrication skills. The sidecover-hole project came out very professional looking. However I seriously doubt that this will solve the problem. It is said on other forums, that the main cause of rectifier burning up is a result of connetion problems at the rectifier connections. In short: bad connections -> rectifier heats up. Remedy: good connections. That can be crimping or sodering, if you really know how to soder right (sodering <> sodering)

BTW: rectifier problems are preceeded/accompanied with over/under-voltage problems, which are detectable. A voltage monitoring system, as we discussed a few pages earlier here on the AT-Thread, is advisable.

A-Wind · 06-11-2009, 07:30 AM

There is a big Africa Twin meeting this weekend in Germany.

Too bad it is too far to go for many of us. At least it is sure too far for me.

orenburg · 06-11-2009, 11:23 AM

http://cgi.ebay.it/HONDA-XRV-750-AFR...3A1%7C294%3A30

Andy G · 06-11-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twiniver

I have seen some italian guys do the same. Has anyone had the same problem with the rectifier? what did you do to solve the problem?

Twiniver

Hey Iver!

looks great! I had one of the harmless rectifier deads on my old RD07 a few months ago. Means that it didn't let out more than 11.8V anymore. Better than that thing with 15+V... And the connector looked still nice, clean and new. I replaced the rectifier, put a voltage monitor and cut out the connector and crimped the cables. I tried soldering the ends but my skills are not enough for that. The part coming from the alternator didn't like to bind to the tin.

Cheers, Andy

locorider · 06-11-2009, 06:16 PM

I did this...and it is working...plenty of holes, a cpu fan and a place to hold a fuse holder...

There has been some argument about covering it, but the fan provides cooling and the aluminum disipates the heat.....we'll see. I like the vent idea....

orenburg · 06-12-2009, 03:40 AM

here, you can find anythink we need for your AT.. for recondition...
it is in italian language...

http://www.qsl.net/iz7ath/moto/africatwin.htm

Twiniver · 06-12-2009, 06:16 AM

Looks nice with the fan, i also considered that solution, but came to the conclusion that it would only make the electric system even more vulnerable! I will be going out riding tomorow, the weatherforecast says sunny weather and close to 20 degrees celcius so testconditions are in place! I will let you know if the vent-hole works! I read all the things about the voltagemonitor, but i would rather have a analog voltmeter, but then again, more vulnerable things!!!

Hey Andyg are you going to the ATmeeting?

Twiniver

Squily · 06-12-2009, 05:19 PM

Met a guy (Josh) on the long way round Australia from Brisbane on a DR650. He's been keeping in touch. He is currently in Broome and noticed a few AT's on tour. Anybody know who they are, where they are from or where they are going?

atgreg · 06-12-2009, 08:32 PM

added a new screen,we'll see how it goes,hopefullyit will throw the turbulent air over my head

compared to standard

Also fitted up my Zumo,still got to do the wiring.

Jim Rowley · 06-12-2009, 09:10 PM

Still have those stickers between your fingers, Greg? Let me know if you're out.

Jim.

abat · 06-13-2009, 04:02 AM

Hi Greg.
You're dashboard and the windshield looks good!

I just got my Trailtech dashboard and i still don't know what OEM scale should i use.
I've been told that the RPM scale on the trailtech is not as accurate as the original and i can see that you left the TEMP and the RPM guage.

locorider · 06-13-2009, 06:54 AM

Greg!

Hum hum hum...looks great! Did the wind screen came with the frame support?

abat · 06-13-2009, 10:21 AM

BTW, how does the original scale can be taken apart like that?isn't it a one chunk?

A-Wind · 06-13-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abat

Isn't it a one chunk?

Yes, from RD07. No before.

06-11-2009, 06:39 AM	#3841
Twiniver Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Oddometer: 62	ventilation for the rectifier. I earlyer asked for a sidepannel, the reason is that i my rectifier broke, probably because og heat, and since i mounted a new one i thought that i wanted to solve the problem, with some ventilation in the sidepannel, therefore to make a "testrun" i was seeking a spare sidepannel, however patience ran of with me the other day and i ended up making a hole in me excisting pannel, here is the result. I have seen some italian guys do the same. Has anyone had the same problem with the rectifier? what did you do to solve the problem? Twiniver

06-11-2009, 06:16 PM	#3846
locorider Loco, pero no estúpido! Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Puerto Rico, U.S.A. Oddometer: 2,266	I did this...and it is working...plenty of holes, a cpu fan and a place to hold a fuse holder... There has been some argument about covering it, but the fan provides cooling and the aluminum disipates the heat.....we'll see. I like the vent idea.... __________________ Carlos locorider 1989 Honda XL600V Transalp, slightly modified! *1974 Catalina 22....sailing, mi otra pasión!* "If you don't follow your dreams, you might as well be a vegetable", Burt Munro, The World's Fastest Indian "Avoiding danger is no safer than outright exposure. Life is a daring adventure, or nothing" - Helen Keller Longaniza Ride Ruta del Café

06-12-2009, 05:19 PM	#3849
Squily Squily Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Esperance WA Oddometer: 1,034	Met a guy (Josh) on the long way round Australia from Brisbane on a DR650. He's been keeping in touch. He is currently in Broome and noticed a few AT's on tour. Anybody know who they are, where they are from or where they are going? __________________ Squily

06-12-2009, 08:32 PM	#3850
atgreg Africatwinarama Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 9,760	added a new screen,we'll see how it goes,hopefullyit will throw the turbulent air over my head compared to standard Also fitted up my Zumo,still got to do the wiring. __________________ 1990 RD04 Africa twin 750 350,000km and still going strong

06-12-2009, 09:10 PM	#3851
Jim Rowley Now what? Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Oddometer: 2,250	Still have those stickers between your fingers, Greg? Let me know if you're out. Jim. __________________ Jim Rowley Colorado Springs, CO M. A. P.

06-11-2009, 07:07 AM	#3842
A-Wind Andreas RD07a Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Oddometer: 522	Hi Iver, I admire your fabrication skills. The sidecover-hole project came out very professional looking. However I seriously doubt that this will solve the problem. It is said on other forums, that the main cause of rectifier burning up is a result of connetion problems at the rectifier connections. In short: bad connections -> rectifier heats up. Remedy: good connections. That can be crimping or sodering, if you really know how to soder right (sodering <> sodering) BTW: rectifier problems are preceeded/accompanied with over/under-voltage problems, which are detectable. A voltage monitoring system, as we discussed a few pages earlier here on the AT-Thread, is advisable.

06-11-2009, 07:30 AM	#3843
A-Wind Andreas RD07a Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Oddometer: 522	There is a big Africa Twin meeting this weekend in Germany. Too bad it is too far to go for many of us. At least it is sure too far for me.

06-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#3844
orenburg Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: comacchio, italy Oddometer: 20	http://cgi.ebay.it/HONDA-XRV-750-AFR...3A1%7C294%3A30

06-12-2009, 03:40 AM	#3847
orenburg Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: comacchio, italy Oddometer: 20	here, you can find anythink we need for your AT.. for recondition... it is in italian language... http://www.qsl.net/iz7ath/moto/africatwin.htm

06-12-2009, 06:16 AM	#3848
Twiniver Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Oddometer: 62	Looks nice with the fan, i also considered that solution, but came to the conclusion that it would only make the electric system even more vulnerable! I will be going out riding tomorow, the weatherforecast says sunny weather and close to 20 degrees celcius so testconditions are in place! I will let you know if the vent-hole works! I read all the things about the voltagemonitor, but i would rather have a analog voltmeter, but then again, more vulnerable things!!! Hey Andyg are you going to the ATmeeting? Twiniver

06-13-2009, 04:02 AM	#3852
abat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Tel Aviv, Israel Oddometer: 149	Hi Greg. You're dashboard and the windshield looks good! I just got my Trailtech dashboard and i still don't know what OEM scale should i use. I've been told that the RPM scale on the trailtech is not as accurate as the original and i can see that you left the TEMP and the RPM guage.

06-13-2009, 06:54 AM	#3853
locorider Loco, pero no estúpido! Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Puerto Rico, U.S.A. Oddometer: 2,266	Greg! Hum hum hum...looks great! Did the wind screen came with the frame support? __________________ Carlos locorider 1989 Honda XL600V Transalp, slightly modified! *1974 Catalina 22....sailing, mi otra pasión!* "If you don't follow your dreams, you might as well be a vegetable", Burt Munro, The World's Fastest Indian "Avoiding danger is no safer than outright exposure. Life is a daring adventure, or nothing" - Helen Keller Longaniza Ride Ruta del Café

06-13-2009, 10:21 AM	#3854
abat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Tel Aviv, Israel Oddometer: 149	BTW, how does the original scale can be taken apart like that?isn't it a one chunk?

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