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Message started by Mr. Hyde on 10/15/08 at 09:33:04

Title: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by Mr. Hyde on 10/15/08 at 09:33:04

I just picked up a set of bags and the only way I can get them to fit the way I want is to cover up the rectifier with the saddlebag yoke (the piece attaching the 2 bags that goes over the fender). Is this going to cause me a problem down the road? Would it generate enough heat to melt the synthetic leather or prevent the rectifier from cooling.?

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by alcoa on 10/15/08 at 09:58:07

I have a 07 and I just cut the yoke to fit around the rectifier. That way I did not have to cover it or move it.

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by Jimmer on 10/15/08 at 10:38:08

Mr. Hyde
It is not a good idea to cover the rectifier. This can cause excessive heat to the unit, possibly causing the rectifier to fail. Like alcoa I notched mine to fix around the rectifier. I allowed approximately 3/8 clearance on the sides and rear. I took my bags to a shoe maker and he stitched around my cut out. That was about nine month ago and no problems yet.
Jimmer

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by Mr. Hyde on 10/15/08 at 11:15:50

alcoa - good idea
Jimmer - seems such and easy solution, I must be getting older. I'll try the shoemaker tip.

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by diamond jim on 10/15/08 at 15:58:57

Just move the rectifier. That's what I did. Then I used the bolts and threaded holes in the fender that held the rectifier in place to anchor the saddlebags to the fender. I drilled holes in the leather yoke, ran the bolts through the holes and into the fender. Worked like a charm. Plus, the rectifier actually gets a little air now.

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by Jay on 10/15/08 at 17:34:49

I did the same, just cut around the rectifier. Had it that way since spring, no problems.

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by Baldeagle on 10/15/08 at 18:16:59

I cut the yoke off the bags and zip tied the bags to the supports. To me, it cleans up the rear fender and does not look so tail heavy. Looks good. :)

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by Mr. Hyde on 10/16/08 at 11:21:27

In case anybody has a similar question re: saddlebags and the rectifier, I followed Jimmer's advice. I carefully placed where I wanted my bags to sit - height (adjusting the length of the yoke) & width. I marked the cutout around the rectifier using some white chalk. I then used masking tape around the cutout portion and clamped the two yoke pieces together so I wouldn't screw up the length. I took it to the local shoemaker and he cut it out and sewed it up while I waited - $7.00. It fits absolutely perfect. One thing that made the job a lot easier was the fact that my bags zip off the yolk. Once I measured everything up I unzipped them and just took the yoke for stitching.

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by TheFid on 10/18/08 at 11:01:45

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m101/TheMorecambeFid/Rectifierrelocatedintoolbox.jpg

I relocated my rectifier in the toolbox in order to fit my saddlebags.

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by anothertoothpick on 10/19/08 at 19:44:56

Does the rectifier get enough air circulation in there? What are some other places, if any, that people have moved the rectifier? I'm trying to decide between moving and cutting to make my throwovers fit.

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by TheFid on 10/20/08 at 05:10:51

Been there for over a year now, no problems so far.

Title: Re: Rectifier and saddlebags yoke
Post by anothertoothpick on 10/20/08 at 07:55:09

Ok, tried moving the rectifier to the toolbox this morning, but the wiring that comes up through the rear fender seems to be about 2 inches too short. Did you have to get longer wires? Trying to avoid a trip to the store, also trying to not take a pair of scissors to my yoke...