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Originally Posted by pyoungbl
rj, the extra electrons are converted to heat by the regulator/rectifier. That's why it is best to have the R/R in a spot where it gets good air flow. You are not hurting anything by running the heated gear. I have a volt meter wired into my RX3 and when I crank up my heated liner there is only the slightest dip in voltage, maybe .01V. I doubt there is any significant change in fuel mileage either. Most electrical generation problems are heat related. If the alternator or R/R get hot you get higher resistance and melted wires. That might be the problem with your friend's BMW. As I recall, Triumph had a similar problem with the 800s.
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no....no....no... Every Trek fan knows the unused electrons are collected in the energy capacitor and used on the bike's inertial dampeners and deflector shields to obliterate airborne debris and bugs from striking you in the face 
Sorry PY .. couldnt resist 
Now back to your regularly scheduled CR programming.
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