testrider

I have a Givi rack with 3 bags. What I didn't like was that the top tray was too far aft so I turned it around 180 degree so that it's now sitting closer inward. However, the notches that accommodated the nuts no longer matched so I had to make some aluminum spacers to remount the top tray. It looks better this way (for me). -Mike-

I just checked on ebay and there are several used R1 regulator. However, when I asked if there is any warranty that they work, they all replied that they are sold as is. For electronics items, I found it doesn't sound reasonable to buy something as is without even any warranty that it'll work. I guess if that's the standard practice, I can put my dead laptop ($2000 new and now dead, value at $0), dead hard drives ($250 new and now dead value at $0) on ebay and sell them for $50 as is. Geez! -Mike-

Thanks again. You are right. I looked on ebay and 2002 and up R1 regulator has 2 plugs while 01 and earlier has 1 plug. I think I'm going to get one for spare. -Mike-

THanks guys. What year of R1 regulator can I use? I looked on ebay and there are several: some with 2 plugs and some with 1 plug. Anybody knows what kind of modification do I need if I get a 01-03 XX regulator for my 97 XX? Thanks again. -Mike-

I emailed Ron Ayres and they told me that it's $207 for the improved regulator for my 97 XX (part # 31600-MY7-305 $207.41! Where did you guys get it for < $100? -Mike-

Hi, After reading all the problem of regulator/rectifier, even though my 97 XX's still works fine, I'm thinking that may be it's a good idea to keep a spare just in case. Looking at ebay, there are several for CBR 600/900/F2/F3, I think all CBR (600/900/1100XX) use the same regulator/rectifier? It seems so as I looked at http://www.electrexusa.com/ and the same part number is listed for all CBRs. I just like to confirm it with you guys before I start looking for one on ebay. Thanks. -Mike-