1996 VFR I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jackreddog · 07-09-2008, 1:00 AM

I HAVE A 1996 VFR 750, THIS IS MY FIRST BIKE. I CANNOT GET THE BATTERY TO CHARGE, I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND CHECKED THE VOLTAGE OF THE ALTERNATOR AND THE REGULATOR, AND THEY ALL PASS CURENT PROPERLY ACCORDING TO MANUAL. THE PERSON WHOM I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM SAID THEY HAD TO REPLACE SOME MODULE, BUT I AM NOT SURE ON IT. I CAN GET THE BIKE TO START IF I HOOK JUMPER CABLE UP TO IT,BUT AS SOON AS I TAKE THEM OFF, IT DIES. THE WIRES ATTACHED TO THE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACE, THEY WERE EITHER ARCHED OR RUSTED, SOI CUT AND OUT NEW FEMALE PLUGS ON IT. I DONT KNOW WHERE TO GO FROM HERE, THE REG PASS VOLT TEST ACCORDING TO MANUAL AND I CHECKED THE WIRES AND THEY PASSED. ANY SUGGESTION. I LOVE THIS BIKE, I AM 73 INCHES AND 240 AND WAS WORRIED ABOUT NOT HAVING ENOUGH POWER AND IT PERFORMS. I AM SERIOUSLY THINKING ABOUT RESTORING THIS BIKE TO SHOWROOM CONDITION, AS I LOVE IT, BUT I NEED HELP WITH SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES. ANY IDEAS????????????????????????????????????

DUX · 07-09-2008, 1:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jackreddog

I HAVE A 1996 VFR 750, THIS IS MY FIRST BIKE. I CANNOT GET THE BATTERY TO CHARGE, I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND CHECKED THE VOLTAGE OF THE ALTERNATOR AND THE REGULATOR, AND THEY ALL PASS CURENT PROPERLY ACCORDING TO MANUAL. THE PERSON WHOM I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM SAID THEY HAD TO REPLACE SOME MODULE, BUT I AM NOT SURE ON IT. I CAN GET THE BIKE TO START IF I HOOK JUMPER CABLE UP TO IT,BUT AS SOON AS I TAKE THEM OFF, IT DIES. THE WIRES ATTACHED TO THE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACE, THEY WERE EITHER ARCHED OR RUSTED, SOI CUT AND OUT NEW FEMALE PLUGS ON IT. I DONT KNOW WHERE TO GO FROM HERE, THE REG PASS VOLT TEST ACCORDING TO MANUAL AND I CHECKED THE WIRES AND THEY PASSED. ANY SUGGESTION. I LOVE THIS BIKE, I AM 73 INCHES AND 240 AND WAS WORRIED ABOUT NOT HAVING ENOUGH POWER AND IT PERFORMS. I AM SERIOUSLY THINKING ABOUT RESTORING THIS BIKE TO SHOWROOM CONDITION, AS I LOVE IT, BUT I NEED HELP WITH SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES. ANY IDEAS????????????????????????????????????

First, turn off the caps..lol

Second, it's very common to these bikes. Go buy a new regulator/rectifier. Don't bother with an old one, they've been updated. It basically looks like a metal plate with a heat sink in it and will almost definitely cure the problem. My 1995 did exactly the same thing.

If no one down there can help, email Steve @ speedwerks (www. speedwerks .com) in Delaware. He set me up with a new one and the bike has had zero issues since.

jackreddog · 07-09-2008, 1:29 AM

lol i used to live in delaware, i figured it was the r/r but i was hopig would be a cheap fix. but whatever the cost, what a great bike. i will try a new r/r, they have them on dennis kirk, will that do? thank you for posting!

DUX · 07-09-2008, 7:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jackreddog

lol i used to live in delaware, i figured it was the r/r but i was hopig would be a cheap fix. but whatever the cost, what a great bike. i will try a new r/r, they have them on dennis kirk, will that do? thank you for posting!

If that's all it takes, it is a relatively cheap fix for one of the best bikes ever built. These things have a cult following and you'll realize why the more miles you put on it.

How much is Dennis Kirk charging for them? They aren't always a great deal.

Good luck.

DUX · 07-09-2008, 8:01 AM

I just looked on Dennis Kirk. I don't have time to search for the specific VFR r/r, but they are ranging from $120 to $200 before shipping from them.

It's worth a call to speedwerks. Prices may have changed in the past 2yrs, but I paid less than that.

jackreddog · 07-09-2008, 5:25 PM

the harness that hooks up to the r/r was a little fried, i repaired it though. i think i am just going to get a r/r from the honda dealership. i charged the battery on a 2 amp and got about 50 miles out of it. i raced my aunt who has a 1400 cc harley and left her in the dust. she wanted ti ride it, and i let her. it was funny watching her ride my vfr in her harley jacket!

jackreddog · 07-11-2008, 8:27 PM

I GOT A R/R FROM A CBR 900 THAT WAS MUCH SMALLER BUT THE FEMALE END MATCHED UP AND FIGURED SINCE IT WAS FOR A 900 IT WOULD WORK FOR MY 750. THX FOR THE HELP. I WOULD POST MORE BUT I AM ABOUT TO GO OUT RIDING!!!!!!

DUX · 07-11-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jackreddog

I GOT A R/R FROM A CBR 900 THAT WAS MUCH SMALLER BUT THE FEMALE END MATCHED UP AND FIGURED SINCE IT WAS FOR A 900 IT WOULD WORK FOR MY 750. THX FOR THE HELP. I WOULD POST MORE BUT I AM ABOUT TO GO OUT RIDING!!!!!!

Glad it worked!

kd4ysi tony · 08-27-2008, 10:44 PM

the vfr really rocks i have a 1997 750 vfr just got back from a 600mile road trip on sunday night left on sat morning went and rode the tail of the dragon at deals gap

FWBRC51 · 09-10-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kd4ysi tony

the vfr really rocks i have a 1997 750 vfr just got back from a 600mile road trip on sunday night left on sat morning went and rode the tail of the dragon at deals gap

lucky SOB. 73's

Pshyco83 · 09-10-2008, 5:21 AM

Get a rectifier from gsxr, wire it up with same wires as your rectifier and blank off the rest. get stator rewound and get a new battery... and voila