Crystal not charging well or at all.

[Omega Man]

Thanks for the tips Piper!

~O~

 

[Piper]

I might have said something confusing Randy, I meant lower trim panel, not pan, the chrome piece under the rider footrest. It's only held on by the two 13mm bolts that hold the footrest on. It makes the opening bigger to get the alternator out. You'll see when you get that far. I'm not sure that it HAS to come off per the book but I am sure it makes it easier and it takes 2 minutes

 

[Ansimp]

Glad that you are changing the Cush couplers as well as a high output replacement. You can always use less power but it impossible to use more than what your charging circuit makes :good:
I would be curious to see inside your original alternator seeing as the PO said they changed the brushes. At least you picked up Crystal Blue for a good price and any repairs that you do now is to your standard. :builder:

 

[Steve83]

+1! Enjoy the project, Randy!

 

[backlander]

I don't know Steve, I think he ought to pull the engine, just for practice, you know. :whistling: :whistling: :hihihi: :doh:

 

[Steve83]

Good point, Mike! He should really get to know Crystal, get his hands on her parts...

 

[Omega Man]

backlander » Mon May 12, 2014 8:47 pm[/url]":3dsdzmfu]
I don't know Steve, I think he ought to pull the engine, just for practice, you know. :whistling: :whistling: :hihihi: :doh:

:swoon:

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[Piper]

It does make it a lot easier to get to the top inner alternator bolt if you take the engine out.

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[dan filipi]

Piper » Tue May 13, 2014 5:19 am[/url]":30zej937]
It does make it a lot easier to get to the top inner alternator bolt if you take the engine out.

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• May 13, 2014

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[Omega Man]

You're right guys, I could change the plugs while I'm at it! :smilie_happy:

 

[joedrum]

oh my LOL

 

[zman]

I wonder if the higher amp alternator increases parasitic drag? Maybe that was Honda`s idea of using a 40 amp.

 

[Ansimp]

zman » Wed May 14, 2014 6:41 am[/url]":3udbr7bp]
I wonder if the higher amp alternator increases parasitic drag? Maybe that was Honda`s idea of using a 40 amp.

High output alternators are just part of evolving technology and 40amp was probably adequate for the cost at the time ( which would of been a lot higher than the cost of a high output one now). The thing to remember with an alternator that it is demand orientated, you are only using the power that you need with it's associated load.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

when my alternator died on my 1500 wing last year I replaced it with a 95a unit from db electrical, you can find them on ebay and check to see if the pricing is in your budget. don't forget to replace the rubber cushions that go between the motor and alternator. the hardest part is the alternator doesn't always align when reinstalling it but its not a hard job to do

 

[Omega Man]

detdrbuzzard » Tue May 13, 2014 12:57 pm[/url]":186x8ykt]
when my alternator died on my 1500 wing last year I replaced it with a 95a unit from db electrical, you can find them on ebay and check to see if the pricing is in your budget. don't forget to replace the rubber cushions that go between the motor and alternator. the hardest part is the alternator doesn't always align when reinstalling it but its not a hard job to do

Earlier in this thread I mentioned the 85 amp alt I ordered, AND the rubber dampeners you mentioned to me in your Alternator replacement thread! :thanks:

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[Omega Man]

Crystal is back on teh road! And without any help from Vegaswingnut thank you very much "Mr. JoeDrum." :cheeky: :smilie_happy:

The extra length(1/4") of the longer H.O. unit was a challenge, but I wrangled it into place. I couldn't use the original lead that disappears up somewhere under the upper side, so I spliced them together, the new unit had a second wire going to a small black box on the rear of the alternator.

13.8V at start up that came down to 13.6V where it stayed. I wasn't ready for the smell that wafted up after starting it the first time. I thought there was something dreadfully wrong expecting the unit or wiring to go up in flames but it did not so I took her for a ride. No problems in the city or highway so I think I'm good.

Saturday or Sunday it's off to Vegaswingnut's to install the new dampers as they have not arrived. I put the new alternator in today because the wife and I work different hours now and it would have suck the next few days with her coming early and then me going back late to pick her up.

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[slabghost]

Congratulations!!

 

[backlander]

:good: :moped: :moped:

 

[dan filipi]

Good goin Randy :clapping:

 

[Steve83]

Woo-hoo!!! Once again, Crystal is electrifying!