Can you guys recommend a source for a replacement reg/rectifier? Should I go with a HD part or are there better ones from the aftermarket crowd?

I haven't completed the troubleshooting steps yet but from what I've read the R/R is a common cause of charging issues. Just want to line up a source for a new one if in fact mine is bad.

Thanks!

 

Cycle Electric makes good products for Harley charging systems. Check them out.

 

Thank you Tommy!

 

I believe Harley had a recall on 2012 models for the regulator.

 

OK thanks GTK. I'll check that out.

 

I haven't used them, but have read many positive reviews.

Their regulators electronics are more robust and because they don't use "Crowbar" regulation like HD's, they are more efficient.

http://cycleelectricinc.com/RECTIFIER.html

http://www.jpcycles.com/cycle-electric

 

Searching on HD for recalls, I found this. I hope my dealer will still honor it.

It's not a recall b/c it's a non-safety issue. It's a Product Program:

PRODUCT PROGRAMS
DESCRIPTION: PRD PGM:2012 REGULATORSRecall Date JUN 11, 2012
Last UpdatedMar 13, 2016
Product Notice: 0912
PRD PGM:2012 REGULATORS
Model
2012 Road King Classic
Product Programs are initiated in the interest of providing non-safety product improvements to motorcycles or accessories in the field, for continued owner satisfaction with our products. The program repair service or solution can be performed by any authorized Harley-Davidson® dealer.

 

For what it is worth, I am on my third regulator on my 2012. The first was replaced the first week I owned it, the second around 25k miles. My symptoms were voltage drop on my voltage gauge, charge and check engine light lit. I also had a code for low battery voltage stored. You can pull those codes yourself.
The recall replaced the first one, extended warranty replaced the second. If I were buying one outright I would probably look at something other than a HD regulator.

 

I've had a replacement HD regulator in mine for 2 years. Works fine. Oh yeah...on long trips I have a spare one...just in case.