Since I bought the xt660z Tenere people have been telling me about the rectifier/regulater problem. I have put on 8000 km, and so far there have been no trouble, knock on wood.

I am heading for the Caspian next summer, is there something in this problem so I should worry about it, or change it or whatever?

Advices appreciated

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Haakon

My bike is a 2008 model, the models that experience the problem.....

Yet, I have never suffered and I have the original Rectifier Regulator.


I always maintained that this was not a failure of component, but a failure during PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) in that the supplying dealer did not check all the connectors to ensure they were correct. The plug assembly is more fragile and susceptible to moisture ingress than the normal connectors, and so when it isn't connected correctly, water gets in leading to overheating of the connector, and failure.

There is nothing wrong with taking precautions and replacing the reg/rec assembly as per StoicBlokes post, in fact if it removes any concern then do it. Or you could ensure the connector assembly is correctly fitted together (a double click is the norm when pushing them together, but not always) with a little electrically safe grease around the weather surfaces during assembly, and a coating afterwards.

Mine has the contacts greased, and it's been good since May 2008. Some haven't been so lucky though.

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I concur. Making sure the plug is pushed all the way home and adding a dollop of grease should be sufficient.

+1 Prevention is the answer. I have 2008 bike and no problems. Regularly check security of connection and everything is protected in and out with dielectric grease.

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I`ll do the +1 prevention, thanks for putting things straight

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Haakon

Same here...mine is a 2008 model...I checked my connections and made sure they were clicked home after a dollop of grease..I also made a cover out of an old length of bicycle tube and zip tied it closed tight above the connection. This means it's protected somewhat from whatever is spraying up.

I bought a second hand spare regulator for about €20 which can be taken with me on any long journey.




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The problems are usually with the wiring loom side of the connector rather than with the Reg/Rec unit. My bike ended up with a whole new wiring loom once the dealer eventually sussed out what was wrong.


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