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Message started by MarcosS40 on 07/12/12 at 09:28:36

Title: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by MarcosS40 on 07/12/12 at 09:28:36

Hi all! My first post as a new member. I recently bought an '06 S40 and put saddlebags on it yesterday. My question concerns the fact that mounting the bags under the seat meant covering the rectifier with the saddlebag strap. Can this cause overheating of the rectifier? and should I cut some holes in the strap or relocate the rectifier. I don't want to burn it up!

Any input would be appreciated. Happy riding!

Title: Re: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by kuri77 on 07/12/12 at 09:42:48

Been lots of people who have relocated in various positions. Mine is mounted to right side of battery case. Basically only requires lengthening the rectifier connector wires which can be done by soldering, quick connectors, posilocks, etc. Regardless of the saddlebags I relocated mine anyway to eliminate any over heating problems from any source. Having it out in an air flow has to be better for it overall.

Title: Re: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by arteacher on 07/12/12 at 10:13:52

Flip side: I cut out the strap to avoid the rectifier.

Title: Re: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by verslagen1 on 07/12/12 at 10:16:34

It really doesn't get much air there anyway.
And the fender does act as a heat sink to augment the cooling fins provided.

So I wouldn't be too worried about it.

Only time I've heard the rectumfryer is overheating is when the battery is being overcharged. I don't know which causes what, a bad battery or a bad rectumfryer.

Title: Re: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by Greg on 07/12/12 at 10:17:21

I don't have saddle bags but run a solo seat. I stuffed mine in the air box. It jams to the rear just like it was made for it. And no wires needed lengthened.

Title: Re: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by MarcosS40 on 07/12/12 at 12:38:29

Thanks for the input. I just wasn't sure how hot it got to start with. It does have cooling fins on it.

I think I'll start with some cutouts in the strap first and see how things go. Better safe than Sorry.

This is a great site. I'm sure glad I ran across you guys here. Hope to be able to be of some use to someone in the future.

Thumpers-4-ever!

Title: Re: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/13/12 at 06:09:31

If you layed a piece of aluminum over the rectifier it would be more of a heat sink & if it was as long as the strap is wide, well,, you get it IM sure..

Title: Re: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by tizzyfit on 07/17/12 at 07:58:22

3833333A3639382223570 wrote:

Flip side: I cut out the strap to avoid the rectifier.

Title: Re: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by prechermike on 07/17/12 at 08:24:06

My bags were mounted that way, right over top of the rectifier and I had no problems. If you cut the bag strap, someone suggested cutting round corners, to help prevent tearing. IDK, just a thought.

Title: Re: Rectifier heat and saddlebag placement?
Post by 12Bravo on 07/17/12 at 08:56:26

5653545F5852310 wrote:

I stuffed mine in the air box. It jams to the rear just like it was made for it. And no wires needed lengthened.

Exactly what I did with mine, no problems :)