82 vs. 83 regulators

[kwells]

is there difference in these units or are they interchangeable?

Kevin

[Rick G]

There the same, But try to get one from a Kwaker KZ or  honda CX 500, they have abigger heat sink.

[nvdranger]

ok there is one on ebay right now from a honda CX 500 but there is a red connector.  do you have to solder this one in?  the connector just doesn't seem like it would be a plug in and go play type.  just wonderin and thinkin i'll pick it up since my electrex stator os on the way/not sure how long the yamaha r/r will last.

Ken

[Lucky]

You should solder the stator anyway, it's a no-brainer "set it & forget it" thing.  Visions are hard on stators & R/R's. any resistance or corrosion at the R/R connectors breeds more heat, resistance & corrosion leading to expensive failure of both the R/R & stator.  do you really want to open that case up next year or the year after that?

solder & relocate it, you'll be all set.
--Lucky

[nvdranger]

i knew about the three white wires but the red connector threw me off.  i figured i would have to b/c the connector, but wasn't sure. Thanks.

Ken