Honda 1975 CL360 Regulator Rectifier

[jksisu89]

Hey my fellow riders, hope the season is treating you well. First time poster here, so if I am doing it wrong by covering a topic that is already else where or if I am posting in the wrong area please let me know.

But I have a Honda Cb360 that I am working to turn into a cafe racer. I am in the stage now of batter relocation. I purchased the minimum battery that will keep my lights powered while riding (Werker 12v 1.3Ah) and from my electrical understanding which isn't much I believe that I will have to pick up a new modern Regulator/Rectifier so that when the bike recharges the battery it doesn't pump to my power to it and make it explode and create an awful mess to clean up.

My question is, is this true will I have to purchase an new, more modern. That way when the bike redlines and charges at about 17v it won't destroy my battery. And if this is the case can anyone send me some suggestions on what to get, like link and such so I know what I am looking at.

Thanks for the help everyone, it is much appreciate, and ride on!

 

[mydlyfkryzis]

The stock regulator, working properly, is 15.0 V, +/- 0.5 volts. A newer combination R/R will usuallt limit it to 14.5 volts, which is the standard max voltage nowadays for lead/acid battery systems.

Get a voltmeter and see what yours is actually doing....

I did put an aftermarket, $20 Kohler clone R/R on my CB360. Limits to 14.5 volts, works fine. See my build for details.

 

[jksisu89]

Sweet sounds great. Appreciate your help, and I'll check yours out for sure.

 

[Bert Jan]

Google for "hondatwins kohler".

Nevermind, here you go:

http://bit.ly/18nzC64