Stock VR wiring (dumb) question

[vmaxmike]

took the 4 wires (3 white 1 red) out of the plastic connector to the VR now I need to put them back and forgot WHICH PRONG does the RED wire connect to on the VR?? Yamaha wiring diagram doesn't specify. Thanks!!

[rotortech]

Picture courtesy of M in KC



What you really should do is upgrade to the finned VR with the 5 wire connector before you damage your bike. The stock VR is well known to lead to trouble and tears. Look for VR upgrade on the WIKI section.

[vmaxmike]

Thanks for pic! That what I was doing...but finned VR I had from a parts bike tested bad so I 'm temporarily putting old back on which for the moment is still working ok. I'll source a new one on ebay

[jdugen]

Look for an R/R off the Fazor 1000. It has a long lead rather than a socket which lets you mount it somewhere with a good heatsink and an airflow. The wiring colours are the same and it is a really rugged device. Its what I use on all machines with R/R problems (mainly Hondas!)
Cut the leads and SOLDER them together, no more burnt connectors.