Best rectifier/regulater replacement 2025?

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Best rectifier/regulater replacement 2025?

Post by Repeater »

I am planning to upgrade the voltage regulator. Was hoping others may have updated suggestions?


I was looking at this Ebay item:https://www.ebay.com/itm/153696872394?f ... ondition=3

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Post by simmons1 »

I am still very happy with the rectifier and regulator I bought here a few years ago for my Water Buffalo.

http://www.oregonmotorcycleparts.com/Products.html
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Post by karl pa »

I believe the item you linked is only the rectifier, not regulator. I am assuming you are talking about a T500. The Suzuki twins use a single phase charging system while the triples use a 3 phase system.
I replaced my rectifier/regulator with a Tymion unit, it involves some wiring changes.
Rex's speed shop in the UK sells a plug and play combo unit,part number RR12v-31
I am not sure if any other offers plug and play replacement.
It does pay to upgrade, considering the stock system can put out 16-18 volts, problematic for lights and AGM batteries.
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Post by badgereng »

I’m using the Rex’s speed shop reg/rec on my GT500. Slightly different part number to the one mentioned.
Reasonably priced and faultless so far.
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Post by jabcb »

For the twins (T500/GT250/T350/T250) I upgrade to a modern rectifier/regulator. Then you can switch to a modern AGM battery.

I've bee using a Tympanium , or an equivalent.
For info on installing & wiring it, see my old post:
http://www.suzuki2strokes.com/forum/vie ... um#p109480
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Post by joethebike »

I followed JABCD’s advice and fitted a Tympanium reg/rect on my T350 so it now delivers a safe, stable 14.3 volts at all revs.
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