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Fazer
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« on: May 10, 2022, 12:14:13 PM »
My alternator is not bad - yet, but I can foresee the day that it needs replacement.  The thread that discusses the different alternator options is of 2018 vintage.  I know about using a Gold Wing unit and clocking for use in the Valk (thanks Mark).  I am looking for the piece of mind of having a spare.  I have spare petcock cover set; spare throttle cables; spare drive shaft, pinion, u-joint /boot; kick stand bolt/spring so why not an alternator?  31100-MT2-015 is the Honda part number, but they are very pricey.

I see used OEM units for sale on eBay, or aftermarket units on Amazon, Walmart etc.  Pinwall probably has used OEM as well.  Which ones should be avoided?  I think the guy that used to rebuild MARS is no longer doing it.
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da prez
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2022, 05:16:27 PM »
 Dusty's DC repair in Fox Lake Illinois. I have known him about 30 years.   847-531-4803

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hubcapsc
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« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2022, 06:59:16 PM »

Pinwall generally lists mileage of the salvage bike. I
have had a low-mileage $60(?) Pinwall alternator
on my Valkyrie for several years now. And another
one ready for next time...

My original alternator:



Installing my current Pinwall alternator:



-Mike
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lostparrot
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2022, 09:52:34 PM »
da prez,

how much does he charge? i know i can call, and i will, but i work stupid hours, so this might be easier.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2022, 04:06:12 AM »
I also found a used OEM on eBay that's holding up.  The seller said it was from a bike with around 22k miles.  $65 shipped.

I tend to not tear into parts trying to fix them, but may look into refurbishing the old alternator for next time since it's just sitting around.
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da prez
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« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2022, 06:32:20 AM »
  Lostparrot , I do not remember ,but his pricing has always been good. He always has done top quality work for me.

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Fazer
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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2022, 07:20:20 AM »
Just bought a used Gold Wing alternator off eBay for $87 and a new set of OEM brushes.  Besides the brushes, what else is involved in "re-conditioning?"  I will try and clean it up a bit, but not going to paint or anything else beyond appearance.
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old2soon
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2022, 09:10:18 AM »
         I got a new one year or three? back from L A Lectrical. And at the time it Was WAY less than new O E M. RIDE SAFE.
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