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Still waiting on the rebuilt altenator.  Crystal clear blue skys and my phatt ghurl sits in the garage with tears in her headlights.  I know it will get here sooner or later but i need a wind fix.  Even my daughter is steering clear of me cause she thinks i might be a might "testy".  Was trying my darndest not to post and cry and complain but i gots to vent SOMEWHERE.  And i know everybody here gets it.  Well i know i'll be riding soon-just not soon enough.  Thanks fer listening brothers and sisters. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2012, 03:04:42 PM » |
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i think its like a 4 month wait for the alternators,,,
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« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2012, 03:07:52 PM » |
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do I hear 8.... eight months for an alternator  it could be worse, believe me much worse.... |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2012, 03:16:17 PM » |
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Get a BIG tractor battery and a battery charger, stick it on the back seat, wire it in, and run. Pull the headlight fuse during the day to save some juice. Stop and find a plug to charge each day. (got me back on a Suzuki from the far reaches once, think I ran 2800 miles that way to get home...).
I mean, if ya gotta!
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old2soon
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2012, 03:28:27 PM » |
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do I hear 8.... eight months for an alternator it could be worse, believe me much worse.... Ordered a rebuilt from M A R S in Merrilville In. I'm hoping for tommorrow or saturday. But i do realize it'll be here when it's here.  Shot this months cash getting the alt Daniel but i'll keep the thought on the front burner in case. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2012, 06:34:38 PM » |
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If you have the old alternator off, take it to an auto electric shop and have it rebuilt, that's why they are in busuness. Hoser
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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2012, 07:23:35 PM » |
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Just find a really good friend with a Valkyrie, go for a ride together. About every hour stop and switch batteries. His will charge while you ride together.
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« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2012, 07:32:04 PM » |
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After you get past this PMS - think about picking up a 2nd bike. Just something cheaper to put your knees in the breeze when your main ride is down. I'm so glad I have a Wing too, so one is always running. But I keep them both running pretty much all the time anyway. Not to mention the Magna...
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« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2012, 07:34:24 PM » |
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That's why I have a spare Valkyrie. Just in case! |
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« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2012, 07:43:47 PM » |
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I can identify. Haven't been able to ride since February 16'th. I warmed mine up in the driveway and changed the oil this past week. Just getting in the saddle to back her out of the garage felt good. After the oil was changed and she was back in the garage with the door shut I did get back in the saddle for a minute or two and just sat there. I might'a even made some motor noises but thankfully there were no witnesses.  |
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old2soon
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« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2012, 08:11:29 PM » |
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If you have the old alternator off, take it to an auto electric shop and have it rebuilt, that's why they are in busuness. Hoser
My local rebuild shop DID NOT want the job.  Tried o'reillys auto parts also-no go. Soon as my cash flow gets a little better there WILL BE a spare on my shelf or in my saddle bag. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2012, 05:05:57 AM » |
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That's why I have a spare Valkyrie. Just in case! That doesn't always work...I have 2 Valks and they're both down...with work demands and other obligations, haven't been able to work on them much...I haven't been in the wind since January...and we've had some awesome riding weather...so I feel your pain, brother! Dave |
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« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2012, 06:00:39 AM » |
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After you get past this PMS - think about picking up a 2nd bike. Just something cheaper to put your knees in the breeze when your main ride is down. I'm so glad I have a Wing too, so one is always running. But I keep them both running pretty much all the time anyway. Not to mention the Magna...
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BIG--T
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« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2012, 07:10:13 AM » |
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If you have the old alternator off, take it to an auto electric shop and have it rebuilt, that's why they are in busuness. Hoser
My local rebuild shop DID NOT want the job. Tried o'reillys auto parts also-no go. Soon as my cash flow gets a little better there WILL BE a spare on my shelf or in my saddle bag. RIDE SAFE. I wonder why they didn't want to? There are a couple here that would do it. One place will rebuild a starter/altenator from a mower to a semi! There is also a Mr. Altenator here which I think is a chain that will do it. If mine should go I hope to have it rebuilt. Good luck! |
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old2soon
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« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2012, 08:05:50 AM » |
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Well the good news is the big brown truck that has U P S printed on it just showed up and joy joy happy happy my new to me rebuilt alt is here. Get a little breakfast in me and go install the durn thing. All should be well in my little corner of this orb we call Earth!! As to why my local alt rebuild service did not want the job i have not a clue.  When he said no thanks i didn't persue it any further.  Thanks for all the encouraging words folks. RIDE SAFE. |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2012, 02:13:28 PM » |
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Well the good news is the big brown truck that has U P S printed on it just showed up and joy joy happy happy my new to me rebuilt alt is here. Get a little breakfast in me and go install the durn thing. All should be well in my little corner of this orb we call Earth!! As to why my local alt rebuild service did not want the job i have not a clue. When he said no thanks i didn't persue it any further. Thanks for all the encouraging words folks. RIDE SAFE. Glad to see the brown truck get there- you mighta done someting you regretted, being ill and all! Now maybe you can get a good ride in this weekend! |
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