CB250n electrics, is it ok to ram it all in a box???

[Windsorlad]

Working on my first build and could do with some advice please.
I want to hide the starter solenoid, fuse box, rectifier and flasher relay in a box under the seat.
I have made a mock up from, surprise surprise, a beer box. It all fits in very snug.
So questions.
1. will I get problems with everything so close together.
2. will the rectifier get to hot and if so alternative suggestions would be good.

 

[thovda]

I've been curious about the same thing...from the different photos I've seen it seems that everything is put in one place, so I was wondering if they should be spaced apart, and certain parts shouldn't be touching, like keeping the rectifier away from everything else.

 

[Sonreir]

Make sure you're getting some air flow and you should be OK. Try a couple of test runs and if things are getting too hot, space it out a bit more. Most of the electrics on the bike should be good up to 180° or so...

 

[ILoveThumpers]

Cardboard is flammable so I recommend against it.

-Deek

 

[crazypj]

The rectifier will get hot, not sure if too hot?
Not sure what will happen to battery if it is too close to a hot rectifier?

 

[Windsorlad]

Thanks for the replies.
I am making the box from aluminium and will have an air space below the seat.
The rectifier had been bothering me so I think I may mount it externally on the back of the box.

 

[crazypj]

That would be a real good idea, you can probably shorten the box .
I would use flat head/countersunk screws/Allen bolts from the inside with flanged nuts on the outside and some rubber/plastic to prevent battery shorting (or cut sections away where terminals exit?)
Did you have clutch cover off to re-set balance chain quadrant?
It's a good idea to remove the 14mm and 12mm nuts and re-set it to highest position any time clutch cover is removed

 

[Windsorlad]

Oops, didnt know that, I just had the cover of for polishing and painting the engine,
Despite the bike being in storage for years everything looked clean as a whistle and the oil was like new so I just did an oil and filter change and the cover is now back on.