removing Rectifier/Regulator

[alvald83]

I have an '83 Venture and need to remove the rectifier. Any tricks?

[dingy]

1st picture is what it looks like from the rear of bike with rear end removed.

 

2nd is from left side looking forward.

 

3rd left looking rear.

 

2 mounting screws, from outside of left frame thru to R/R.

 

Gary

[alvald83]

Thanks, great pictures. Al

[Snaggletooth]

I don't know what your game plan is but I'm gonna share a quick story. I removed my OEM R/R and replaced it with an aftermarket unit. Little different mounting in the original position and a bit tighter fit. I had replaced the OEM exhaust with MAC turndowns just prior to that.

 

So the the end results weren't pretty. I had it a bit too close to the pipes. Those little suckers deal with enough heat without the pipes adding to it.

 

 

After that I installed the Shindengen in the fairing.

[Peder_y2k]

A littl off -topic, but when I saw how close the R/R was to the exhaust, I fabricated and installed a sheet metal heat shield to minimize radiant heat gain from the close proximity pipe.

Seems to function adequately.

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

'83,88

[reddevilmedic]

I mounted the Shindigen up front, off the radiator cover. it gets plenty off air.....