Constrictor's 62 Cent Rectifier Relocation Mod

[guitardadrocks]

Awesome! Just relocated mine using this instruction. 30 minutes top.

[ACDCfn]

God Damn! Can't believe how easy it was for everyone else and what a problem it is for me! I need someone's help asap please! Relocated mine to the front, that part was easy. However, can't put the engine cover back on@! Refuses to go back into place, bolts don't line up. Had 2 other people try it for me, couldn't do it. Thought it was the wires, so tried without them all togethere still can't do it. HELP!!

[tpetty]

Another awesome write up.

[drumster40]

OK you lied, it wasn't 62 cents it was 78, talk about misleading someone!!!!! LOL (ooops I forgot about the exchange rate?!?!?)

Constrictor, I did the mod yesterday at lunch, I didn't even have time to finish one beer and it was done! So I stood there and admired my work with a second one!!! LOL Awesome instructions, thanks for posting this! Any other mods your doing you feel like giving us a hand with

Thanks again!

[drumster40]

Originally Posted by ACDCfn

God Damn! Can't believe how easy it was for everyone else and what a problem it is for me! I need someone's help asap please! Relocated mine to the front, that part was easy. However, can't put the engine cover back on@! Refuses to go back into place, bolts don't line up. Had 2 other people try it for me, couldn't do it. Thought it was the wires, so tried without them all togethere still can't do it. HELP!!

I too had about 5 minutes of "this doesn't line up" Even though you say its all ok it, sounds like you have a wire or connector in the way. Make sure you push the 2 big plugs down and in. Also, I found that you have to double check the wire heading from the starter to the back of the bike (under the seat) isn't in the way (that was my problem). Once I set that (it moves a lot by itself when you trying to line up the back of the cover.) all went smoothly.

Good luck!

[ispeed77]

Originally Posted by drumster40

OK you lied, it wasn't 62 cents it was 78, talk about misleading someone!!!!! LOL (ooops I forgot about the exchange rate?!?!?)

Constrictor, I did the mod yesterday at lunch, I didn't even have time to finish one beer and it was done! So I stood there and admired my work with a second one!!! LOL Awesome instructions, thanks for posting this! Any other mods your doing you feel like giving us a hand with

Thanks again!

cost of raw metals is up, that might account for some of the increase

[griffin]

Nice clean job. I just moved mine from my 900 (was located under the radiator from the factory) because the front wheel throws crap all over it, especially in the winter. Plus, on the 900, you have to remove the unit in order to change the oil filter (real pain in the butt and knees). Moved mine up to the front left side (still gets enough air to bleed off the heat) using a $2 bracket and about 20 minutes. Always a way to improve on the bike so it fits our needs.

[rocknskot]

is there any other likely place to put the thing? maybe to mount it flat under the frame? is that plausible? it would be right near its present location, but not hanging down like a limp phallus.

[Constrictor]

So everyone benefits from the message I sent you through PM, I have had my rectifier in the same location since I originally did this mod back in '05 and havent had a single problem. I havent had any short circuits or any road debris damage the rectifier. I would assume that barring any extreme offroad riding, it will remain safe where I have it.

And to answer the question about mounting it flat under the frame, I do not recommend that as the rectifier gets very hot. The reason Kawasaki put it so exposed in its stock location is so that it comes in contact with air to cool it down. Under the radiator, it gets even more air (although thats not the reason to put it there), but flat, under the bike might cause it to overheat.

[ispeed77]

thanks for the info ! i have been meaning to do this mod since i bought my Meanie over a year and a half ago now. one of these days.....