Bolt for passenger rear seat

[Kaahn]

Sold my Corbin seat for the Valkyrie and sent all 3 bolts... ordered an Ultimate seat but it does not come with the bolt all the way in the back that secures the rear end of the passenger seat to the fender. Anyone know where I can find a new one? Not sure if the length matters, would be nice to get a chrome one like before

[Valker]

They are available from any Honda dealer or online.
BOLT, FLANGE (6X20)
90051-MN8-870

[baldo]

If you dont go OEM, be careful of the length.

[srteach]

You are aware that the rear passenger seat bolt actually is 1/3 of the bolts that hold the rear section of your fender (lights, turn sigs, and license) on the bike, right? And that little 8mm is the only bolt that keeps the fender from dragging on the ground.
I wouldn't ride without that bolt, but that is just me. I don't want the rear section scraping the ground.

[h13man]

I use a 20mm long SS M6 hex bolt, flat and lock washer with a thin rubber washer between the seat tab and fender. No issues with the 20mm length with this stack up of hardware etc. I polished the bolt head with my rouge wheel. Don't over torque regardless of your bolt setup.

[Kaahn]

Thanks guys... I ordered the OEM one for $9...

Alternator failed yesterday too...finally got home at 2 am after my tow. I hope my  valk gets back on the road soon...


 

[hubcapsc]

Alternator failed yesterday too..

Ouch. Read up here about how to get a OEM goldwing
alternator that is much cheaper than an OEM Valkyrie
alternator... The details on the swap are easy, I don't
want to mis-repeat them...

-Mike

[gordonv]

Alternator failed yesterday too..

Ouch. Read up here about how to get a OEM goldwing
alternator that is much cheaper than an OEM Valkyrie
alternator... The details on the swap are easy, I don't
want to mis-repeat them...

-Mike

My post on my alternator change out.
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,107156.0.html

[Kaahn]

I unfortunately don't have the tools or the skills to perform this.. I took it to a shop and they quoted me for $700 + tax in parts and 250-350 in labor, also mentioning that my rubber dampers were bad


Sucks... I'll look up about the goldwing alternator and see if I can get a mechanic to do that...

[hubcapsc]

also mentioning that my rubber dampers were bad

I'd want mine changed, and if I was doing it, I'd want nice tight new ones
to make the job easier...

On-line parts prices are around $450 for a OEM Valkyrie alternator and
$20 or so for four dampers... if they do a good job, the rest of the cost
is them providing a Honda Shop with mechanics and tools and parts :-) ...

-Mike

[Kaahn]

Wait if it's $450 + 4 dampers that comes out to $520... how the heck am I being quoted for 700...

[The emperor has no clothes]

I unfortunately don't have the tools or the skills to perform this.. I took it to a shop and they quoted me for $700 + tax in parts and 250-350 in labor, also mentioning that my rubber dampers were bad


Sucks... I'll look up about the goldwing alternator and see if I can get a mechanic to do that...

If I remember correctly, you are located somewhere in SoCal ? If so, I'd post about this over on the SoCal chapter. I know BigMac has done work for people before (he is a good mechanic) but he is recovering from back surgery. I don't know if he is healed up enough yet. But he might be able to steer you to someone. If you got a GW alternator (about $280 I think) and the dampers and had the time to transport over here, I'd do it for you. It's a pretty long haul back and forth though.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Wait if it's $450 + 4 dampers that comes out to $520... how the heck am I being quoted for 700...

Dealers are in it to make money. Some are less scrupulous than others. I think you should be able to get the GoldWing alternator and the dampers for close to $300.

[Kaahn]

I unfortunately don't have the tools or the skills to perform this.. I took it to a shop and they quoted me for $700 + tax in parts and 250-350 in labor, also mentioning that my rubber dampers were bad


Sucks... I'll look up about the goldwing alternator and see if I can get a mechanic to do that...

If I remember correctly, you are located somewhere in SoCal ? If so, I'd post about this over on the SoCal chapter. I know BigMac has done work for people before (he is a good mechanic) but he is recovering from back surgery. I don't know if he is healed up enough yet. But he might be able to steer you to someone. If you got a GW alternator (about $280 I think) and the dampers and had the time to transport over here, I'd do it for you. It's a pretty long haul back and forth though.

Thanks man.. I wish I was closer to you! I'm in Oakland, guess it's considered Norcal so that'd be the Pacific NW sub forum I think?

My feelings really got hurt when a Supercharged Valk got posted a few weeks ago for many thousand dollars cheaper than what I've spent on my UnSupercharged Valk  

I called the mechanic and asked about the Goldwing alternator, he said he'd check it out.. Wish I was as talented as you guys with these Bikes

[gordonv]

I unfortunately don't have the tools or the skills to perform this.. I took it to a shop and they quoted me for $700 + tax in parts and 250-350 in labor, also mentioning that my rubber dampers were bad


Sucks... I'll look up about the goldwing alternator and see if I can get a mechanic to do that...

If I remember correctly, you are located somewhere in SoCal ? If so, I'd post about this over on the SoCal chapter. I know BigMac has done work for people before (he is a good mechanic) but he is recovering from back surgery. I don't know if he is healed up enough yet. But he might be able to steer you to someone. If you got a GW alternator (about $280 I think) and the dampers and had the time to transport over here, I'd do it for you. It's a pretty long haul back and forth though.

Thanks man.. I wish I was closer to you! I'm in Oakland, guess it's considered Norcal so that'd be the Pacific NW sub forum I think?

My feelings really got hurt when a Supercharged Valk got posted a few weeks ago for many thousand dollars cheaper than what I've spent on my UnSupercharged Valk  

I called the mechanic and asked about the Goldwing alternator, he said he'd check it out.. Wish I was as talented as you guys with these Bikes

First, I would add your location to your profile, so it's there for everyone to see. You did post in the above your location, so hope this (and Meathead's post) gets someone local to you to offer help. It's hard only because you haven't done it before, scary.

But really, on a scale of 1-10, I would place this as a 3. As long as you follow the steps (DISCONNECT the battery 1st), each piece is easy. Maybe 1 hour job.

As for the alternator, it's said the later model Valk used alts that where made in China. Since every new alt out there is from China, I figured why not. At $100, even if it only lasts a year, at lease I'll be able to repair my OEM by then, and swap it out if it fails.

Tools, thinking 8, 10 & 14mm wrenches. Bike on the side stand, an old milk crate as a seat and it's a comfortable job.

The dampeners. New and tight isn't needed, as long as they where working fine before the job. A little grease will stick it to the engine side till you get the alt mated into the engine. I've used a good dampener, and while forcing the alternator in, the bridge broke.

[The emperor has no clothes]

My dampers had become brittle over the years and the little bridges had mostly all broken. They held in place with a dab of grease just fine, but I replaced them the next time I had it out. They are pretty cheap.