Charging System Upgrade Questions

Suzuki GS500 bikes have a weak charging system.The system can barely cover the drain of the bike electrics.I know changing the lights to LEDs will help free up some power that is already there.There is a thread on GS twins where it's stated that up grading from a shunt style regulator rectifier to a mosfet style will help take some load off the system.Is this true?Will the new style RR free up some watts?I have to admit that I don't under stand the newer style RRs.


Stators,I know electrosport claims there stators put out more than the factory replacements,but I haven't found that to be the case.They seem to be about equal to the stock GS stator.I can't find an upgrade.IS there a company out there that does custom wound stators?



I want to be able to charge my cell phone and run a GPS on my up coming trip.I'd also like to run a mini compressor in case I get a flat and need to air up a tire.

If you search around on the GSResources, they have compiled a large list of modern r/r's. Granted, they are for earlier Suzuki's, but there is a LOT of info in their threads. Have you swapped anything over to LED yet?

There is another place for stators.......has the word Oregon in the name.......

Big Rich said:

If you search around on the GSResources, they have compiled a large list of modern r/r's. Granted, they are for earlier Suzuki's, but there is a LOT of info in their threads. Have you swapped anything over to LED yet?

There is another place for stators.......has the word Oregon in the name.......

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Thanks Rich.I stayed up late and found some good info on the superhawk forums.I'll check GS forums too.


http://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/knowledge-base-40/mosfet-regulator-rectifiers-why-how-25117/

The Electrosport stator, with matching regulator, works really well on my GS450. Solved my chronic low battery problems. I upgraded the stock 35W/50W headlight with dual 55W/65W headlights, fed through relays to avoid running that load through the handlebar controls. That lighting setup cooked the original stator. When I installed the Electrosport stator, I also installed their matching regulator, which was three times the size of the stock regulator. Really solved my charging system problems. I like to use heated gear in the winter. I haven't tried that yet.