{"product_id":"mtx-replacement-regulator-rectifier-for-honda-cb1300-vfr-800-31600-mbg-305","title":"MTX Replacement Regulator Rectifier for Honda CB1300, VFR 800 - 31600-MBG-305","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eMTX Performance Parts come straight from their extensive experience on the race track and that same DNA and passion flow into their range of aftermarket performance and electronic components.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA motorcycle regulator rectifier is part of the battery charging system, and as the name implies regulates the voltage across a motorcycle to save working ranges. Typically a rectifier is fed AC power generated from the stator coils of the generator (alternator) and converts it to DC power whilst, at the same time, limiting the voltage to a maximum of about 14.5 volts.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSigns that your regulator needs replacing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDepending on the location of the regulator rectifier, the part can easily overheat. Other causes for a dead regulator rectifier center on the battery. Ground connections are important for good voltage, and if there is a faulty voltage, the regulator rectifier can run hot. Bad grounding, corroded battery connection and poor or loose battery connections will cause faulty voltage too.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThere are generally two ways for the regulator rectifier to fail. The first deals with diode burnout, resulting in battery drain. It is easy to assume that the issue is a bad battery because of symptoms such as dimming headlights and poor starts. Checking the voltage with a voltmeter versus relying on symptoms alone will prove highly beneficial. If the voltage drops below 13 volts, the motorcycle will begin to drain the battery and eventually the engine will stop. Check for bad connections and corrosion; these can also cause voltage issues. The other failure type is shunt regulator burnout, where the regulator rectifier fails to control the voltage, resulting in battery overcharge. Again, a voltmeter will be useful for diagnosis. Though generally, readings above 17 volts mean the regulator rectifier is not converting the excess power correctly and all of that excess voltage may cause the headlights to become extremely bright and then blow.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMTX's range of OE replacement rectifiers are designed to directly replace faulty or broken OE componentry, with all the same connectors as your OE components, they are simply 'plug-and-play' replacements.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDirect Replacement\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePlug and Play with OE connectors included\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis Part Fits:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHonda\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eModel\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e             Year\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCB 1300\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e             1997 1998 1999 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCB 1300 F\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e     1998 1999 2000 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVFR 800 Fi (W)    1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVFR 800 Fi (W)    (TO OCT 98)\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e1998\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVFR 800 Fi (X)     (FROM NOV 98)\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e1998\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVFR 800 Fi (X)     (TO AUG 99)\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e1999\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eShelf 1\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MTX Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50716773908822,"sku":"REGHN018","price":56.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0928\/2390\/files\/57_73e77fcf-eefd-44c3-a1a1-0195a96c2159.jpg?v=1751316636","url":"https:\/\/www.thinkbikegear.co.uk\/products\/mtx-replacement-regulator-rectifier-for-honda-cb1300-vfr-800-31600-mbg-305","provider":"Think Bike Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}