2010 1125's Charging system

[Matteson]

Are the 2010's plagued with this? Interested in one and it has been so long that I can't remember if this issue ever got resolved

 

[Cosworth]

Pretty sure the 2010 had the same issues. Needs a oiling rotor.

The only HD fix was the harness upgrade

 

[Matteson]

Looking at a stock 10 with 8k miles

 

[Sirius815]

"Upgrading" the VR to a series style unit is the best fix without replacing the rotor with an oiling one or drilling "vents" as it keeps the stator current at a minimum as opposed to the factory unit which keeps stator current at maximum (shunt style VR).

Hopefully the sprag is still good by ensuring Neutral starts instead of "in-gear" starts.

 

[Matteson]

Tell me about. I know all about the sprague issues lol. I think I will stay away from the 10 since it hasn't been updated with fix. I would rather find one with it done so I can spend my money on goodies.

 

[Sirius815]

Cr? �� ...

 

[Matteson]

Ya a 2010.

 

[Matteson]

Found one on eBay for 4k. with 8k miles that has all the upgrades done already. Should I jump on it?

 

[Sirius815]

Doesn't sound bad. Got a link?

 

[Matteson]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322085988911?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Matteson]

I bought it. Just need to drive to get it now.

 

[Sirius815]

Looks like it sold. Did you get it? The VR is still a shunt style, but that should be okay with the oiling rotor. The sprag is hopefully still good. Mine gave up on life just 600 miles after purchase from PO.

 

[Cooter]

Wow, Matteson. That's the least expensive, low mileage CR i've seen. And on E-bay too?!

Good purchase, and the guy sounds legit. Get a series VR if your worried about it, but otherwise just ride that dang thing as much as you can:up:

 

[Matteson]

I thought it was a good deal too. I paid 4k for an 1125r several years ago with all kinds of issues and 20k. I have been looking for a cr with low miles for a year or two. Last night I happened to just mosey on over to eBay. Found it and in ten minutes pulled the trigger. I had been looking at aprilia and rc51's but they are all dated compared to the Buell. The price seemed right with the charging system being fixed. Just looking for a shipper now. I thought I was going to travel to S. Carolina but decided I would wait a few weeks until it gets here. Just need to figure where to get the high bar kit.

 

[Sirius815]

^^ Ha - didn't see your post when I asked if you got it. I'm thinking about putting my high bar kit back on - it's nice to have options

 

[Mope]

You may be in luck, my friend:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/784322.html?1461880744