OK, I got the "new" rectifier and it makes no difference. I checked the voltage, with the throttle locked, replaced the rectifier, with the throttle still locked and it was the same.
For better or worse, I am still riding the bike. It "seemed" a little sluggish starting today, could have been my imagination, but it started every time with short rides (3-5 miles) in between.
I think I see a battery tender in my future. Stay by the phone, I might need to call someone to come and get me!