Electrical questions for CJ360

cervin

cervin

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Hello!

My CJ360 doesnt have much problems, but where her problems come from is the electrical...
It seems the former owner decided to hack her up and change the wires on me... the colors are all wrong!

Plus my father jumped the bike with a car charger, I think he fried my rectifier because it heats up really bad when I have the battery mounted...

So! A couple questions for you guys!

1. I want to order a new rectifier, will this work?

http://www.oregonmotorcycleparts.com/rectifiers.html
(I'm looking @ the Model R42a1 i.e. the first one)

2. I'm looking to change my turn signals & tail light to LED
> thinking about using this for tail/turn @ back (http://www.ebay.com/itm/28-LED-ALL-IN-ONE-Brake-Tail-Turn-Plate-Light-Quad-ATV-Dirt-Bike-Motorcycle-/160667195026?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item256882d692
> the stock flasher relay isnt working anyways
> which flasher relay should I use? I reckon It'd be different because I'll be using LED's now?

Sorry for all the questions, hope to get some help...


I'll just keep adding to my questions on here, but for now I wanna fix the rectifier problem
 
The rectifier will work but it's a good idea to connect all the alternator outputs to it and bypass the handlebar switch
Tail light- indicator combo is a real good price.
Not sure I would use it though as it doesn't matter how right you are if you get squashed by someone who didn't see or understand what was going on (I've seen a lot of bikes with combined units, not impressed, no matter how good they look)
If the rectifier is getting hot, you need to check battery is fitted correctly plus, you need to check stator windings.
Get LED flasher off e-bay
 
Hey Cervin, have you thought about putting in a new stator? The newer ones are more powerful, have fewer electrical connections (you can get rid of your rectifier/regulator) and will allow you to run a modern headlight and have better charing for your battery. BTW, I like that taillight combo and was considering it myself.
 
what?! i didnt know this at all! I actually just ordered a new rectifier.... just arrived today

maybe I can get a return :D
 
New stator from what bike?
CB/CJ stators are about the same, new one won't give a higher output
 
Sorry to bump this thread, but...

I had a similar question about switching out stock lights;
I am looking into a brake light just like this one that cervin is considering, but its just the brake light. the turn signals are some flush mount (not LED) dual filament aftermarkets. if just the brake light was to be switched out for an LED, there would be no need for any LED specific wiring mods, right?
 
A little off topic, but if I run an led bolt to light up my license plate, do I need to use an in-line resistor?

I have a '74 CB360 and I'm looking at using one of these
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electrical-wiring-parts-electrical-led-license-plate-bolts-25-9160.html
 
I think they are 12v LED's.
You just need to make sure the wires are right way round
 
joooonyer said:
Has anyone ordered the eBay all-in one tail light?

How does it look?
Any problems mounting on a cj360?
Click to expand...

Dude... Serious? THE all-in-one light? There are a gazillion lights on eBay. Post a link.

As far as mounting goes... No, 99 times out of a 100, a part not designed for your make/model will not fit 101. Yes, it will fit with some minor or major mods. Depends on how bad you want it and how good your skillset has developed.
 
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