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replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:08 pm
by jake2012
I know how we like pics so here are some of a GM alternator installed under faux tank. Most know how expensive stators and related electronics are so this is a cheap alternative and excellent working replacement. This is a pic of it mounted crossy.gif

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:09 pm
by jake2012
Another view. The stack is 2 stacks cut off original air cleaners and welded together. Unlike the poor boy kit she puts out 14.62 volts at idle with the 5" bottom pulley. and it looks better.

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:24 pm
by jake2012
I had to modify the tool tray so it would reach and seal on the stack

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:25 pm
by jake2012
Air cleaner installed

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:31 pm
by jake2012
Bought a $12 pulley from tractor supply and pinned it to the timing belt pulley. The belt was $6 from Napa. I had to grind the fins down on timing covers and left out the gaskets so as to not have to kick the radiator out to much.

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:33 pm
by jake2012
I just finnished grafting in some louvers for better air flow to filter.

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:42 pm
by jake2012
The rad is kicked out about 1 1/4" and still room to remove belt.

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 11:02 pm
by jake2012
Bought a $15 10" fan from Amazon and it fit and works perfect.

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 11:51 pm
by Zacsdaddy
Dang good lookin' modification.

Zacsdaddy

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 12:00 am
by Dangeruss
Very nice, looks like a shoe horn fit, but the results are excellent. anim-cheers1

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 12:00 am
by Boufie
WOW, that is one SLICK modification...

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 1:59 am
by sunnbobb
My hat is off to you!

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:33 am
by ericheath
How'd you pin the pulley? Any photos of that? Nice clean mod.

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:54 am
by aussiewingman
looks excellent work...
i do have a simpletons question....
what do you do with the other alternator that the bike has?

Re: replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 8:20 am
by robin1731
aussiewingman wrote:looks excellent work...
i do have a simpletons question....
what do you do with the other alternator that the bike has?
Usually nothing. It doesn't hurt anything to just leave it in there.