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Message started by bluesavage218 on 09/24/10 at 12:42:50

Title: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by bluesavage218 on 09/24/10 at 12:42:50

Hey guys,

It's been quite a while since I've been on here. I'm in the middle of the bobber transformation. I just got the rear fender taken off and I'm not sure wear to mount the solenoid. I'm gonna mount the rectifier using the existing holes where the fender used to be attached. I can mount the solenoid to the frame, but I was wondering if you guys had any better ideas?
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq168/bluesavage218/008.jpg
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq168/bluesavage218/007.jpg

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by JohnBoy on 09/25/10 at 04:04:23

Someone recently posted a picture of the unit mounted to the right side of the battery holder. It made for a neat package. Just keep it out of the acid fumes!
I believe that the solenoid is mounted to the fender as a heat sink. I have often wondered about mounting it to a large CPU heat sink with thermal grease much like a computer.

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by Demin on 09/25/10 at 05:35:11

I put all of mine between the frame rails.
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008/08/02/bikepics-1373233-800.jpg

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by Savage_Amusement on 09/25/10 at 06:46:50

I put my rectifier down on that flat spot on the muffler bracket. Looks like it was supposed to go there.
This was from awhile back when I had first mounted it.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a287/Cornbreadsqpan/Bikes/030409_190102.jpg

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by Edgar on 09/26/10 at 20:48:07

I'm in the same boat u are bluesavage, please the solution u went with and pics if u can!

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by bluesavage218 on 09/27/10 at 09:15:28

Edgar,
I found a good spot for it if you aren't using your rear fender, it's really easy to relocate too. I'll post pics tonight if I get a chance.

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by Edgar on 09/27/10 at 11:42:25

Yea please do!

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by bluesavage218 on 09/27/10 at 20:41:48

Ok here are some photos of where I put the rectifier. I put it where the rear fender was once attached to the frame. I used one of the bolts that was holding the fender on and just drilled a little bit bigger hole in the rectifier. You can use one bolt unless you can come up with a bracket of some sort and use both but I tightened it down well and it works great.
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq168/bluesavage218/009.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq168/bluesavage218/008-1.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq168/bluesavage218/007-1.jpg

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by bluesavage218 on 09/27/10 at 20:44:32

And for the solenoid.... well I just zip tied it to the frame right under the seat. My tail lights will be hiding it anyway...

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by babyhog on 09/29/10 at 05:42:39

So with no rear fender, is stuff that is picked up off the road going to hurt the rectifier there?? Water, dirt, road oils, etc...

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by bluesavage218 on 09/29/10 at 08:17:46

Naaa it shouldn't, it's solid. I don't think anything would hurt it.

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/29/10 at 08:32:33

Most things like that are epoxy filled. Couldnt get into it with a chisel.

Title: Re: Solenoid and rectifier
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 09/29/10 at 17:18:41

I removed my airbox from my bike and went with a cone filter... Since I had extra space left, I put the rectifier on the back side of the battery box.

I'm debating what to do with the box now though, so I've got to relocate it again. Not sure how I'll move it yet. I need to figure out my fender first.