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The first thing is to find out if you are working with a single phase or three phase magneto system. Either way, I really don't think it will be worth building one vs just finding one on ebay or something. They are generally worth around 5 bucks.
If you want to move ahead, you will need to perform some testing on the charging coils so we know how much power will need sinked.
Extra info : the savage alternator is three phase, output 210 watt at 5000rpm, standard charge output equals 14-15 volt dc at 5000rpm , standard no load performance equals more than 100v ac at 5000rpm
I am a bike mechanic and a little confused by your problem. You say you are cooking your alternator?? that would generally take more power than the alternator can give to cook the wiring. Can you be more specific as to what is happening and why you want to build your own when they are commercially available for cheap? 3ph regulators are all over egay for just a few bucks.
'Cooking the alternator' means the windings are burnt out. I was told Suzuki routs excess currant back through the windings and that overheats them ? All i know is that the Suzuki reg/rectifier is known for being crap over hear. This bike has 83000 miles on the clock from new -put there by my me. Its on it third alternator and 4th reg/rectifier - 2 were accessory ones. Tired of buying crap ones. We try alternatives down here haha so im prepared to try building a simple one that's replaceable.
'Cooking the alternator' means the windings are burnt out. I was told Suzuki routs excess currant back through the windings and that overheats them ? All i know is that the Suzuki reg/rectifier is known for being crap over hear. This bike has 83000 miles on the clock from new -put there by my me. Its on it third alternator and 4th reg/rectifier - 2 were accessory ones. Tired of buying crap ones. We try alternatives down here haha so im prepared to try building a simple one that's replaceable.
The rectifier in your bike has a fairly simple design. That said, it won't be worth it to build your own. The 90s Honda rectifiers are crap as well and I replaced mine with an early Yamaha R1 rectifier with no problems and I know others used the one from the GSXR successfully. The only modification needed is splicing the wires. A rectifier from most any other bike with a 3 phase rectifier should work.
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