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Old May 17th, 2021, 12:39 PM   #10
InvisiBill
EX500 full of EX250 parts
 
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Name: Bill
Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI
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Motorcycle(s): '18 Ninja 400 • '09 Ninja 500R (selling) • '98 VFR800 (project) • '85 Vulcan VN700 (sold)

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MOTM - Aug '15
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Originally Posted by adabbledoo View Post
So I just went and check around more. This is the pig tail to my r/r. :eek: I'll replace this and the r/r. Hopefully that will fix the issue!
While you're in there, you might want to look at upgrading to a MOSFET R/R. The design is less susceptible to heat failure, plus it's more efficient so it generates less heat to begin with, a win-win. They tend to put out more stable voltage too. If you're already replacing the connector, it would be a great time to upgrade to the newer R/R and sealed Furukawa connector. http://www.cycleterminal.com/furukawa-qlw-250.html

I don't remember if the 250 uses the exact same part, but the 500's R/R was actually used on bikes going back to at least 1982. It's usually adequate for the most part, but the new MOSFET R/Rs are definitely a more modern piece that should be bulletproof in comparison.
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