Constrictor's 62 Cent Rectifier Relocation Mod - Page 2

Sgt Mike · 07-21-2005

Great job Constrictor.
You da man!!!! Huh, Huh, you da big man.
Thanks.

kingofwings · 07-22-2005

Great idea!

traysvega · 07-28-2005

Thanks for the awesome info,,,I did mine in about 30 minutes max...Looks so much better and no more "what the hell is that hanging there" ...thanks again for very detailed info,,and free fix.....

Constrictor · 08-03-2005

An update would be to this, after a 580 mile drive to Pigeon Forge last week plus another 200 or so miles in the mountains and then laying down the bike on the side of the road, I am proud to say the relocation of the rectifier is still safely secured to the bike. It seems like this is a pretty decent location. I just thought I would give a update to people who wanted to know how it would fare after a long ride!

ryanmross · 08-04-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Constrictor

...and then laying down the bike on the side of the road, I am proud to say the relocation of the rectifier is still safely secured to the bike.

You said it so casually.. I had to read it twice.

I hope you are ok..
I hope the bike is ok..

Ron -Dog · 08-04-2005

I relocated mine up front,no problems so far! RD

bross · 08-04-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanmross

You said it so casually.. I had to read it twice.

I hope you are ok..
I hope the bike is ok..

Just glanced at your pictures Ryan, I really like the look of the dual headlight setup, it fits. Goes with the gauges etc. Anyone out here know how to fab up a bracket? I'll buy one. I was just going to order the Marauder headlight cause I like it better than the stock meanie one, but dual lights would be very cool!

Ditto what Ryan said constrictor, everybody OK? I've dropped mine as well and it's almost like they designed these things to be dropped, very little to no damage. The footpegs take the brundt of the blow.

*ispeed77* · 08-04-2005

nice job Mike, looks much better.

*ispeed77* · 08-04-2005

oh, and you guys need to read up a little more, Mike has another thread about the crash

azchick · 08-04-2005

You did a great tutorial there... but uhhhhh can you just come over and do mine? ha!

The Vol-can · 08-04-2005

Absolutely the clearest, easiest, cleanest description of a how-to I've ever seen! Wish it were you writing the how-to manual for the rest of the bike. Many thanks, and here's hoping the moderators relocate this thread to the Mechanics Corner for permanent residency.

ping983 · 11-04-2005

easiest instructions on the Web. Looks great. a 25 or 30MM carriage bolt would give me more clearance, but still awsome job

and thanks

emaldona · 11-07-2005

I just did mine, thanks!

AlphaSteve · 01-10-2006

I did mine over the weekend. Thanks for the instructions.

manonaputer · 02-07-2006

awesome tutitorial, i just did mine after seeing this page...only difference is i made a bracket that went all the way across from one mounting tab to the other...just to give it a little bit more strength, instead of having it hang by one both..i wouldn't have done it at all if i didn't run across this sight on the web.....john

Xlr8n · 02-07-2006

Just thought I'd post this as another option: Another variation of this mod relocates it to the cross-brace on the swingarm located just in front of where the cat convertor used to be. All you need to get is two galvanized electrical conduit brackets and two nuts/bolts to mount the bracket to the rectifier and two more nuts/bolts to mount the brackets to the cross-brace. The wiring can even be left in the stock location, or moved out of site like shown in Constrictors pics. It is totally out of site in this location. Obviously if you have stock exhaust, this variation won't work.

Constrictor · 02-07-2006

I think a good idea would be for people to take detailed pics of other places they've relocated their rectifier. I'll admit, my location isnt the best because it puts it right behind the front wheel exposed to all the nasty garbage on the road.

If people would post some good pics of alternate locations, I would be happy to put together a collection showing everyone all their options.

manonaputer · 02-07-2006

i honestly do not think it's a bad location to mount it up front..i have been caught in several storms, and have noticed that even in the stock location it gets filthy and wet..im sure it's pretty well sealed from moisture, maybe it's a little out in the open to small pebbles when mounted out front, but when i made the bracket to go all the way across the frame, it kinda covers it up, only about 30% of it is exposed, if i do ever have a problem, well i'll just relocate it to the back somewheres..john

Constrictor · 02-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by manonaputer

i honestly do not think it's a bad location to mount it up front..i have been caught in several storms, and have noticed that even in the stock location it gets filthy and wet..im sure it's pretty well sealed from moisture, maybe it's a little out in the open to small pebbles when mounted out front, but when i made the bracket to go all the way across the frame, it kinda covers it up, only about 30% of it is exposed, if i do ever have a problem, well i'll just relocate it to the back somewheres..john

Im not too worried about it either, but I can see how some would be apprehensive to put it up front like that. I went on a 550 mile trip to Pigeon Forge and have gone 1200 miles overall since relocating it up front and have had no problems. That doesnt mean it couldnt still happen, but having other options wouldnt be a bad idea either.

Xlr8n · 02-08-2006

At first I thought the front mount could be prone to damage, but I doubt you'd ever have a problem. The location I mentioned was necessary for me as I have a chin spoiler installed, and obviously it wouldn't get much air-flow behind the spoiler. I'll try to get some pics and e-mail them to you if you want to add them to the thread. I'm sure I saw some pics some time ago on this site of the install in the alteranate location, but can't seem to find them now??

07-21-2005	#21 (permalink)
Sgt Mike Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 242	Great job Constrictor. You da man!!!! Huh, Huh, you da big man. Thanks. __________________ Semper Fi & Ride Safe VROC 14523

07-22-2005	#22 (permalink)
kingofwings R.I.P. Deron Harden Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Honesdale, PA Posts: 2,694	Great idea! __________________ *I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.*

08-03-2005	#24 (permalink)
Constrictor Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Steger, IL Posts: 1,054	An update would be to this, after a 580 mile drive to Pigeon Forge last week plus another 200 or so miles in the mountains and then laying down the bike on the side of the road, I am proud to say the relocation of the rectifier is still safely secured to the bike. It seems like this is a pretty decent location. I just thought I would give a update to people who wanted to know how it would fare after a long ride! __________________ 2005 Magma Red Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 1998 Bright Red Pontiac Trans Am 405.5 RWHP 385.1 RWTQ 2004 Nighthawk Black Honda Accord EX 6-speed

08-04-2005	#26 (permalink)
Ron -Dog Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrenceville,Illinois Posts: 238	I relocated mine up front,no problems so far! RD __________________ 2005 Black Meanstreak 1600

08-04-2005	#28 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	nice job Mike, looks much better. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

07-28-2005	#23 (permalink)
traysvega Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hebron ,Ky Posts: 59	Thanks for the awesome info,,,I did mine in about 30 minutes max...Looks so much better and no more "what the hell is that hanging there" ...thanks again for very detailed info,,and free fix.....

08-04-2005	#29 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	oh, and you guys need to read up a little more, Mike has another thread about the crash __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

08-04-2005	#30 (permalink)
azchick C14 quick like a bunny! Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,501	You did a great tutorial there... but uhhhhh can you just come over and do mine? ha! __________________ Proud owner - Red 2009 C14 ABS For sale: 2005, 1600 Red Mean Streak

08-04-2005	#31 (permalink)
The Vol-can It's purple, ma'am Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,970	Absolutely the clearest, easiest, cleanest description of a how-to I've ever seen! Wish it were you writing the how-to manual for the rest of the bike. Many thanks, and here's hoping the moderators relocate this thread to the Mechanics Corner for permanent residency. __________________ 1999 Concours "Purple Pavement Pounder" 2005 Vulcan Classic Sold but not forgotten

11-04-2005	#32 (permalink)
ping983 Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: jacksonville Posts: 105	easiest instructions on the Web. Looks great. a 25 or 30MM carriage bolt would give me more clearance, but still awsome job and thanks

11-07-2005	#33 (permalink)
emaldona 2 Wheel Junkie BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 521	I just did mine, thanks!

01-10-2006	#34 (permalink)
AlphaSteve Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lewis Center, OH Posts: 72	I did mine over the weekend. Thanks for the instructions. __________________ 2005 Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak

02-07-2006	#35 (permalink)
manonaputer Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 24	rectifier relocation awesome tutitorial, i just did mine after seeing this page...only difference is i made a bracket that went all the way across from one mounting tab to the other...just to give it a little bit more strength, instead of having it hang by one both..i wouldn't have done it at all if i didn't run across this sight on the web.....john

02-07-2006	#36 (permalink)
Xlr8n Living on the dark side Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 2,541	Just thought I'd post this as another option: Another variation of this mod relocates it to the cross-brace on the swingarm located just in front of where the cat convertor used to be. All you need to get is two galvanized electrical conduit brackets and two nuts/bolts to mount the bracket to the rectifier and two more nuts/bolts to mount the brackets to the cross-brace. The wiring can even be left in the stock location, or moved out of site like shown in Constrictors pics. It is totally out of site in this location. Obviously if you have stock exhaust, this variation won't work. __________________ '03 1200 Sporty

02-07-2006	#37 (permalink)
Constrictor Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Steger, IL Posts: 1,054	I think a good idea would be for people to take detailed pics of other places they've relocated their rectifier. I'll admit, my location isnt the best because it puts it right behind the front wheel exposed to all the nasty garbage on the road. If people would post some good pics of alternate locations, I would be happy to put together a collection showing everyone all their options. __________________ 2005 Magma Red Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 1998 Bright Red Pontiac Trans Am 405.5 RWHP 385.1 RWTQ 2004 Nighthawk Black Honda Accord EX 6-speed

02-07-2006	#38 (permalink)
manonaputer Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 24	i honestly do not think it's a bad location to mount it up front..i have been caught in several storms, and have noticed that even in the stock location it gets filthy and wet..im sure it's pretty well sealed from moisture, maybe it's a little out in the open to small pebbles when mounted out front, but when i made the bracket to go all the way across the frame, it kinda covers it up, only about 30% of it is exposed, if i do ever have a problem, well i'll just relocate it to the back somewheres..john

02-08-2006	#40 (permalink)
Xlr8n Living on the dark side Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 2,541	At first I thought the front mount could be prone to damage, but I doubt you'd ever have a problem. The location I mentioned was necessary for me as I have a chin spoiler installed, and obviously it wouldn't get much air-flow behind the spoiler. I'll try to get some pics and e-mail them to you if you want to add them to the thread. I'm sure I saw some pics some time ago on this site of the install in the alteranate location, but can't seem to find them now?? __________________ '03 1200 Sporty

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