Pulse generator compatibilty

[ckahleer]

I just picked up a 2000 Valkyrie that has been setting a few years because of no spark. I'm finding it is much easer to find Goldwing parts than Valktrie parts. Although they have different part numbers, will a 1500 Goldwing pulse generator fit a Valkyrie?

 

[julimike54]

You'd think so but ????

 

[Rednaxs60]

Check the a parts fiche for looks, and then the part number. If the first 5 digits are the same, probably a good fit. The second 3 letters/digits are for the model, and the last three digits are generally the manufacturer. Honda did us all a favour by using similar specs for these items.

Make sure the wiring colour code is correct, Honda doesn't generally change colour codes but does change the connectors. I fund this out when I replaced the speed sensor on my '85 Limited Edition to one from a 2007 Honda. The new speed sensor had a female connector, whereas the old one had a male connector, wiring colour code the same.

A 1500 PG sensor works on a GL1200 - had one on my '85 Limited Edition for a while, some modification needed to mount but worked well. Look at a picture to determine if the sensor looks the same for mounting. If it comes with two sensors and you only need one, remove the second one. Once installed no one is the wiser.

Goos luck

 

[claydbal]

good info! does the 1500 PG work on the 1984 1200? or is it the front mounted PG 1200s only?
thanks

 

[EarlyGWCollector]

1984 1200 pg had to re wire for later models 1200 pg …Sorry idk about 1500’s

 

[claydbal]

elaborate please. what had to rewire? and how would one rewire whatever needed rewiring?

 

[EarlyGWCollector]

elaborate please. what had to rewire? and how would one rewire whatever needed rewiring?

1984 GL1200 has rear pulse generated the later models are in the front so re wire to the front pg

 

[claydbal]

leyt me help.
1. are you saying i should rewire the motorcycle to work with a front mount PG in the rear mount posistion?
2. should i rewire to mount a rear PG in the front position?
3. rewire a front PG to work in a front position?
4. if 2 or 3, how would i mount the PG in the front position?

 

[EarlyGWCollector]

You will need to redesign the wiring harness an extension to make a custom fit

 

[claydbal]

yall gather around and watch me bang my head against a tree.....

 

[DaveO430]

You are getting answers to a question you didn't ask. No, the 1500 PGs will not work on an 84 1200.

 

[claydbal]

thank you dave. you save me a lot of stitches and the poor tree is happier.
Merry Christmas

 

[Rednaxs60]

This started as a thread for a Valk and GL1500 sensor. 1984 GL1200 is a different kettle of fish.

 

[claydbal]

A 1500 PG sensor works on a GL1200 - had one on my '85 Limited Edition for a while, some modification needed to mount but worked well. Look at a picture to determine if the sensor looks the same for mounting. If it comes with two sensors and you only need one, remove the second one. Once installed no one is the wiser.

Goos luck

 

[claydbal]

1984 1200 pg had to re wire for later models 1200 pg …Sorry idk about 1500’s

 

[claydbal]

and so it goes. see , i paid attention.