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« on: June 07, 2018, 07:22:33 PM » |
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Anybody got an alternator near Amarillo they’d be willing to sell ? I think a bearing has destroyed in mine. Thanks
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bill-jr
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« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2018, 07:46:24 PM » |
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Break down on way to inzane ? Maybe you should check a local shop ? Isnt the goldwing one pretty easy to come by ?
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« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2018, 07:51:17 PM » |
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Break down on way to inzane ? Maybe you should check a local shop ? Isnt the goldwing one pretty easy to come by ?
yes, right now my 2 ideas are to see if the shops here have one or if there is an alternator repair shop that can replace the bearing. Thanks for the help  |
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bill-jr
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« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2018, 08:03:18 PM » |
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Good luck ,
sharps motorsports ill bet will get you right . . .
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« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2018, 08:05:18 PM » |
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Good luck ,
sharps motorsports ill bet will get you right . . .
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« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2018, 08:28:17 PM » |
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Good luck ,
sharps motorsports ill bet will get you right . . .
Thanks I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya Rob. Hope to see you soon. |
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« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2018, 08:30:37 PM » |
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Good luck ,
sharps motorsports ill bet will get you right . . .
Thanks I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya Rob. Hope to see you soon. Thanks, Dennis |
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2018, 01:27:08 AM » |
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Isnt the goldwing one pretty easy to come by ? If ya go that route, pretty sure mine had a '99 Aspencade in it & it's pretty easy to "re-clock" it. (It's obvious what has to be done to get it to mount correctly once you're lookin' at 'em side by side.) Jus' be gentle when you separate the casing so as not to break the wires to the winding! Other than that, I'm pretty sure mine was the same part number as the Valk, fit & worked perfect, & was 'bout $400 cheaper |
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2018, 02:44:34 AM » |
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Put a '97 wing alt in mine. And plus 1 on being way cheaper.
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« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2018, 03:10:26 AM » |
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I have an alternator in a box ready to ship somewhere if needed...
-Mike
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2018, 03:49:53 AM » |
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Rob,
Hate to hear this, but... It is part of being on the road, especially with an older bike. I've had to replace my alternator several times over the years, including last summer in Michigan. Except for the first one that came in ALI when she was new, all of my replacements have been 1500 Wing alternators, and I always get nice, long lives from them. Can't tell the difference, as far as I know, so...
If you could even find a Valk alternator, the price would indeed be a couple of hundred dollars more! The 1500 Wing alternators used to be fairly common and usually in-stock at dealers. Members have also stock-piled them, so something will turn up soon for you. Anyway, you'll most likely wind-up with a Wing replacement, but that's just fine, IMHO, based upon my own experience.
Looking forward to hearing of the 'success' you've had with this and of the entire trip back east in a few days. See, a silver lining... a yarn to share with the rest of us! (Give me a call, if I can do anything...)
DDT
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« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2018, 04:11:01 AM » |
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I have an alternator in a box ready to ship somewhere if needed...
-Mike
Thanks, Mike. I might take you up on that. I’m going to see if the dealer can overnight one or maybe I’ll get lucky and they’ll have one in stock. |
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« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2018, 04:11:58 AM » |
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Rob,
Hate to hear this, but... It is part of being on the road, especially with an older bike. I've had to replace my alternator several times over the years, including last summer in Michigan. Except for the first one that came in ALI when she was new, all of my replacements have been 1500 Wing alternators, and I always get nice, long lives from them. Can't tell the difference, as far as I know, so...
If you could even find a Valk alternator, the price would indeed be a couple of hundred dollars more! The 1500 Wing alternators used to be fairly common and usually in-stock at dealers. Members have also stock-piled them, so something will turn up soon for you. Anyway, you'll most likely wind-up with a Wing replacement, but that's just fine, IMHO, based upon my own experience.
Looking forward to hearing of the 'success' you've had with this and of the entire trip back east in a few days. See, a silver lining... a yarn to share with the rest of us! (Give me a call, if I can do anything...)
DDT
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3fan4life
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« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2018, 07:41:31 AM » |
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There are several new ones for sale on Ebay.
Maybe you could contact one of the sellers directly and get them to overnight you one.
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« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2018, 07:45:00 AM » |
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Well, what’s the latest, we need an update!
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« Reply #15 on: June 08, 2018, 08:04:32 AM » |
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Well, what’s the latest, we need an update!
I examined the noise again this morning. I was 90% sure it was coming from the alternator. After I removed it again I started the bike up to see if there were any sounds. None. I’m 99% sure it’s a bearing in the alternator. I have it at a alternator shop now. They have 7 others ahead of me though. Looks like I won’t know till 3 or 4. Thanks everyone for your help and assistance ! Hope to see everyone in a couple days. |
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« Reply #16 on: June 08, 2018, 08:21:33 AM » |
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The 2 things I dislike the most about a Valkyrie. Changing the u-joint and its boot, and changing the alternator. If they’d have just given us one more inch of space, it would be a cakewalk. I struggle with these cursed things. Doing it in a hotel parking lot with minimal tools adds to the drama. At least I didn’t swear in public. I brought a spare u-joint, so I’m sure that will not go out.  |
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« Reply #17 on: June 08, 2018, 08:32:17 AM » |
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You may already know this but here goes. Found three Honda dlrs listed up there. sharps motorsports 806 373 3051 david browns sport center 806 358 4572 brown honda 806 359 1675 And as an aside yer bout 1400 miles from G Z there in Amarillo!  Wish there was some better way fer me ta help ya bro!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #18 on: June 08, 2018, 08:37:02 AM » |
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You may already know this but here goes. Found three Honda dlrs listed up there. sharps motorsports 806 373 3051 david browns sport center 806 358 4572 brown honda 806 359 1675 And as an aside yer bout 1400 miles from G Z there in Amarillo! Wish there was some better way fer me ta help ya bro! RIDE SAFE. Thaks, Dennis. I’m hoping this shop gets me fixed up. |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #19 on: June 08, 2018, 11:21:33 AM » |
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I have one in the saddlebag but already in Tennessee! Sorry! If you can limp to Roanoke, find me.
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« Reply #20 on: June 08, 2018, 12:33:35 PM » |
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I have one in the saddlebag but already in Tennessee! Sorry! If you can limp to Roanoke, find me.
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We are good ! Thank you very much. You are a wise man. I’m going to start hauling one also. Who needs clean underwear ? |
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« Reply #21 on: June 08, 2018, 12:41:12 PM » |
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I have one in the saddlebag but already in Tennessee! Sorry! If you can limp to Roanoke, find me.
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We are good ! Thank you very much. You are a wise man. I’m going to start hauling one also. Who needs clean underwear ? Gig Sure doesn't  |
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