replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

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replacing stator with $40 GM alternator

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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
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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.
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I had to modify the tool tray so it would reach and seal on the stack
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Air cleaner installed
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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.
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I just finnished grafting in some louvers for better air flow to filter.
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The rad is kicked out about 1 1/4" and still room to remove belt.
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Bought a $15 10" fan from Amazon and it fit and works perfect.
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Dang good lookin' modification.

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Very nice, looks like a shoe horn fit, but the results are excellent. anim-cheers1
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WOW, that is one SLICK modification...
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How'd you pin the pulley? Any photos of that? Nice clean mod.
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looks excellent work...
i do have a simpletons question....
what do you do with the other alternator that the bike has?
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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.
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