what is the location of this plug? I had better check the joint has been made properly. I suppose I could find it but easier to ask.

Al.

Front, right hand side of the engine, below the horn. Black, rectangular plate with the rectifier behind it, loom plugs into the top of the rectifier.

There are different versions of the wiring loom, later ones being updates. That's what I was told by my local Yamaha service. They noticed that from the part numbers. My 2008 had this problem as well so I took it to the service this summer and had the whole wiring loom changed into a newer version as a guarantee work. And no problems with the charging anymore.

Jami

Just got my brand new Z last week, in white. And, surprise surprise, it's a 11d1 model, so 2008 make (am I right in assuming that?). They've already ordered the wiring loom, just in case it should melt. But, as Gas_Up_Lets_Go says, there are many things to worry about and they don't include the rectifier, at least as far as the road assistance works.

Martbike - congrat's on the new purchase.

Best advise is to take the reg/rect off and give the connectors a good coat of grease/acf 50/WD40 etc etc and make sure it's firmly clipped together afterwards. I'm not so sure about the plastic bag/rubber baloon sheath just in case moisture gets trapped in, but a shield of some sorts to keep spray out may be an idea.

I did this on my bike before I'd even ridden it and do check it periodically as it inly takes a minute, knowing what the end result can be..

Fortunately I have not had a problem, but I've done a rather pathetic 3.5k in my first year albeit in some rather horrid rain at times.

Just a thought, does the loom sefl destruct as a result of this connector being dodgy? If so you're fine if you sort the connector from day 1..

Enjoy the Ten'..