mrgeoff
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My 99 CT..."Liahona"
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« on: April 30, 2018, 05:27:16 PM » |
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Well,
I decided to take my Alternator off and clean it up, replace the Brushes and Rubber inserts...BUT, I was wondering what should I use to clean it with(Sprays, Brushes, Rags)....I don't want to use any thing that will hurt the insulated windings or bearing...Any suggestions would be helpful...Cleaning the contacts won't be too bad...!!! Let me know...I expect the parts to come in a day or two...Thanks...!!!
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2018, 05:44:14 PM » |
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Just compressed air
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Bighead
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2018, 06:06:45 PM » |
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Was it giving you trouble?
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mrgeoff
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My 99 CT..."Liahona"
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2018, 06:20:20 PM » |
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No real trouble...just pretty dirty and I want to clean it up before going to Inzane...!!!
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gordonv
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2018, 08:36:56 PM » |
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How many miles on it? My brushes I figured still had 30-40K more miles on it, when the brushes started binding, at 61K miles. Cleaned, and put it back together.
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« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2018, 11:22:02 PM » |
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If you never removed the alternator before, here goes a few tips:
a) Be extra careful with the bolts. They like to get stuck in the engine block and trying to force them out will break them.
b) Pay attention to the direction that the alternator came out. Getting it back requires the inverse of the direction/angle (plus some cursing...).
c) New rubber dampers will help a lot while reinstalling (plus a dab of engine oil).
d) When reinstalling, use some anti-seize in the bolts.
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« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2018, 11:35:31 PM » |
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I have too heard horror stories about getting it out then putting it back in but I has to change mine last summer and took it out and put it back three times in about an hour damn thing nearly fell in. I guess the angels were smiling upon me that day.  the rubber dampners if that is what they are was my problem. Bolts came out EZ. It was more trouble to rmove the bank angle sensor and center cover than anything and I had done that many times.big hands and those two little screws dont mix  |
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mrgeoff
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My 99 CT..."Liahona"
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« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2018, 05:26:42 PM » |
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Well,
I see that there is a lot of dust from the brushes that I will need to clean up...so as I remove the alternator,(first time) I thought I would replace the brushes and rubber dampers...just for piece of mind...only 33K + miles...since it is a 99 CT, I didn't think I would have to remove the center cover...???...I have already removed each bolt one at a time and reinstalled each one with anti-seize on them...just something to do while I wait for the new brushes and rubber dampers...!!! Kind of excited to remove the alternator...seems like each time I work on my bike, I learn more and enjoy it...though I may take 3xs the amount of time to accomplish a task...real careful... and I have not been led astray by any advice that I have asked for from this site...I really appreciate all your inputs...!!!
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« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2018, 05:31:20 PM » |
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Well,
I see that there is a lot of dust from the brushes that I will need to clean up...so as I remove the alternator,(first time) I thought I would replace the brushes and rubber dampers...just for piece of mind...only 33K + miles...since it is a 99 CT, I didn't think I would have to remove the center cover...???...I have already removed each bolt one at a time and reinstalled each one with anti-seize on them...just something to do while I wait for the new brushes and rubber dampers...!!! Kind of excited to remove the alternator...seems like each time I work on my bike, I learn more and enjoy it...though I may take 3xs the amount of time to accomplish a task...real careful... and I have not been led astray by any advice that I have asked for from this site...I really appreciate all your inputs...!!!
I've never removed the center cover whe removing the alternator. Maybe it makes it easier though ? |
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« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2018, 04:56:22 AM » |
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One other tip, The studs that secure the coils protrude thru the back of the alternate, (I believe there are 3, with nuts on them), If you cut the excess off these studs, (what protrudes beyond the nuts) it gives you a little more clearance Clarence to play with on the install. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikaw2hFDQHU |
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« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2018, 05:18:08 AM » |
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One other tip, The studs that secure the coils protrude thru the back of the alternate, (I believe there are 3, with nuts on them), If you cut the excess off these studs, (what protrudes beyond the nuts) it gives you a little more clearance Clarence to play with on the install. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikaw2hFDQHU Yup, makes all the difference, as I just found out a month or so ago on my first attempt at removing to clean and replace brushes. Just the one stud, that jambs up against the frame member.... Thanks GordonV  |
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