What does the condensor unit do?

[06 Honda 450R]

when i take it off, my quad still runs, is it needed, or does it keep my quad from going up in flames or something? lol

[06 Honda 450R]

heres a pic, it is number 6, and also what does the rectifier do? 5
http://www.motosport.com/atv/oem-parts/HONDA/2006/TRX450R/?modelyearid=207&typeid=2&groupId=10377

[OutlawBill]

electrical condenser - an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge

and


electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence


I think if you remove it you will not have any spark.

[HondaRaceReady]

The rectifier converts the AC volts that the stator creates into DC volts.

[pitsrule]

The condenser stores a charge for the headlights to run off of. The 450r will run without it. It does not aid in spark. I have an ER that I converted to Kick and it ran fine for a long time with no battery or condenser. I just didn't have headlights, they were really really dim. I added a condenser and headlights are nice and bright now. It actually wires into key wiring and the taillight harness.