what is best brand rectifier for 75 ironhead (durability/quality/ruggedness/price)?
#2
#3
I haven't had to replace a R/R or a stator on my HD's yet, but for every other bike I've owned and had to replace the R/R (and stator), I have had solid results from Rick's Motorsports. They're super reliable, plug right in, and out-performed OEM (some bikes OEM charging systems sucked). If and when I have to replace a R/R and stator, it'll be Ricks.
https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/searchymm.php
When a stator or R/R fails, it's really good insurance to replace the other component too, as they're often tied together. One failure often leads to the other failure. Ex: a failed R/R can burn up a stator.
Before changing out components, check all the grounds. Disconnect them, clean them up, put a light coat of dielectric grease on them, and reconnect. This goes for connectors within the charging system too. I've seen connectors in the Stator-R/R-Battery circuit that burned up due to high resistance caused by corrosion.
https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/searchymm.php
When a stator or R/R fails, it's really good insurance to replace the other component too, as they're often tied together. One failure often leads to the other failure. Ex: a failed R/R can burn up a stator.
Before changing out components, check all the grounds. Disconnect them, clean them up, put a light coat of dielectric grease on them, and reconnect. This goes for connectors within the charging system too. I've seen connectors in the Stator-R/R-Battery circuit that burned up due to high resistance caused by corrosion.
#4
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pine Flat Dam/South Bay Area, CA
Posts: 11,987
Received 24,028 Likes
on
7,864 Posts
#5
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post