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« on: March 02, 2015, 12:23:25 PM » |
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Alternator has died.....
Has anyone used the LActrical that is on the Amazon website?
Thanks in advance
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2qmedic
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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2015, 06:46:44 PM » |
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Meathead....
Did you get the 85amp? and was it the same size or could you notice any size diff?
Thx
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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2015, 06:58:56 PM » |
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Meathead....
Did you get the 85amp? and was it the same size or could you notice any size diff?
Thx
yes I got the 85 amp. Couldn't tell any difference from the stock one that came out. I would imagine internally there are differences (more windings ?) but as far as everything else they are identical. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2015, 08:44:29 PM » |
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Did you do any other upgrades? Like the charge wire?
Fred.
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2015, 04:45:54 AM » |
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Did you do any other upgrades? Like the charge wire?
Fred.
Nope, just pulled out the old one and put in the new one. Think of it as putting a higher output alt. on your truck. The cables are pretty stout and able to carry a lot of amps. Plus I think it only carries large amperage if you are using large amperage. (But I'm definitely no electrical expert). Also I think there is probably not much need for a 85 amp unit. I just figured the extra price was so minimal it was worth the upgrade. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2015, 07:20:56 AM » |
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I also installed the 85 AMP LActrical Alternator last spring. I didn't put too many miles (~1,000) on it because I picked up a new F6B and my Valkyrie IS started leaking oil. Be careful when installing the new alternator not to cut the large O-Ring. When I reinstalled the alternator in the Fall with a new OEM O-Ring my leak stopped.
Carl
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2qmedic
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2015, 06:06:21 PM » |
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I ordered one today.
I understand that even at an idle, it puts out a charge...which is a big reason for going with this one. I run funeral escorts and while stopped at intersections, there are strobes, lights and the additional 50 watt motolights running, not to mention the radiator fan also. It just seems like a better option to have the 85 amp vs 40 amp stock unit.
Now... to wait a week for delivery.
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2015, 06:37:53 PM » |
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I ordered one today.
I understand that even at an idle, it puts out a charge...which is a big reason for going with this one. I run funeral escorts and while stopped at intersections, there are strobes, lights and the additional 50 watt motolights running, not to mention the radiator fan also. It just seems like a better option to have the 85 amp vs 40 amp stock unit.
Now... to wait a week for delivery.
I'm not sure how much it charges at idle. I don't have an accurate voltage gauge on my bike just a cheapo led light that goes from red to yellow to green. At idle it is always red. At about 1200 RPM's it goes yellow and at 1500 green. Never had a problem but like Mr. Whiskey said a while back "I don't idle well"  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2015, 07:29:14 AM » |
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I ordered one today.
I understand that even at an idle, it puts out a charge...which is a big reason for going with this one. I run funeral escorts and while stopped at intersections, there are strobes, lights and the additional 50 watt motolights running, not to mention the radiator fan also. It just seems like a better option to have the 85 amp vs 40 amp stock unit.
Now... to wait a week for delivery.
I haven't noticed my 85 AMP Alternator charging at idle with my Voltage Meter. Carl |
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1973 Gold Honda CB750 Four April 16, 2010
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2013 Black/Smoke Chrome LE Honda Goldwing F6B April 26, 2014
2023 Candy Ardent Red Honda Goldwing Tour DCT February 21, 2023
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« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2015, 02:39:26 AM » |
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It looks like the 85 amp isn't available anymore.
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« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2015, 06:57:27 AM » |
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It looks like the 85 amp isn't available anymore.
I found the 85 amp LActrical alternator on amazon and have ordered it on Tue. Perhaps I was reading on the 100amp Goldwing alt that shows a charge at idle???  O-well, guess I'll find out in a few days! Cheers ! |
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