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I have to replace the voltage rectifier on my xv750 (1992) and wondering if this is something I can do easily enough or is there more to it than just replacing it. Any advce is appreciated. Thanks

Good luck, let us know how you got on.

You should be getting around 50-59 I think.

Whatever works for you is fine, safety is the main thing. Once you have more miles it will get easier, no rush just enjoy the learning.

Welcome Matt, the suggestion above seems pretty accurate to me. Enjoy the roads my friend.

Very nice, not my type but looks great. well done sir!

You can find pretty good advice here. It is for cars for you get the idea.

British summer looking better every year

Just great

Nerves and silly mistakes I would say. Anything else would differ for each rider.

I second that.. good luck fella "lifesavers", I could not agree more. As for the bike to get once you pass, I would say don't over do it. There is nothing that states you have to go crazy and get a monster, pick something you can handle and it not going to give you those back issues. If you are looking to spend thousands on the bike then hiring a few bikes for the day will not break the bank and give you a great indication of what you are looking for. once again.. good luck

not my type but can certainly see the work you have put in, congrats on a job very well done.

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lol that was terrible

Hope the overtime comes quickly and pays lots for you. I am by no means great with mechanical problems but figured I would throw in. Perhaps the valves are the issue here, perhaps they need seating correctly (if that is the correct term). Like I say just my 2p worth. Good Luck R

How are getting on with this? did you get a second opinion?

First I would like to say hello to all, I have read a few posts and this seems like a great community. Finally I am getting another bike after nearly 10 yrs without. Somehow I went from my last bike CBR6 to a ford galaxy (not sure what happend there). Anyways, I am looking at ideally the xv1100 for many reasons BUT .. the wife is keeping the budget down on this so Im not sure that is possible unless I get lucky. So I think my options are xv750 or even xv535 (I know I know it's popular with the lady bikers). I'm not too fussed about the 535 for now to get me back into biking, its smallish but Im only 5'9 anyway. Without any further babbling, any other options available? any models / years to watch out for? Thanks R