fontyyy wrote:...all the grey import Honda's (though they're fine if treated well) have less than totally robust electrics, no reg/rec is just asking to melt stuff.

Yeah, 'robust' like a 1970s Guzzi's...

I'd definitely be trying it with a very strong battery and checking the reg/ rect before changing the pgm too Paul. Might just be it? Relatively cheapie fix if so .
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