Honda Goldwing GL1200a Aspencade Alternator Conversion 2014
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- **** WATCH ENTIRE VIDEO BEFORE YOU DISASSEMBLE YOUR BIKE.
This video takes you through the steps to add an alternator to your Gl1200a. There are 2 kits to buy; basic & full. There is a cost savings to buying the basic kit, but you have to wait awhile to get the missing parts that come with the full kit.
Total Cost for me on this job was right around $500. If you subtract the grinder (I purchased) and the timing belts that I did not need, then the cost is around $455. The project took me between 9 and 9.5 hours. Mostly because of messing around with the radiator and filming the video.
Here are the exact prices. Remember to add $320 if you buy the full kit. Alt belt came from Napa, grinder from Walmart, screws from local hardware store and the rest came from O'reilly Auto Parts
Everything Parts - Grinder and Timing Belts
$230.00 Alt Kit $230.00
$15.93 50 Amp Breaker $15.93
$30.75 Timing Belts
$133.49 Alt + Wires $133.49
$13.11 Alt Belt $13.11
$35.45 Grinder
$8.37 Box of Couplers $8.37
$4.19 Paint Pen $4.19
$0.84 Screws $0.84
$8.78 Spark Plugs $8.78
$3.14 Slide Connectors $3.14
$8.06 14 Amp Inline Fuse holder and fuse $8.06
$29.37 Radiator hose + Sealant + Lock Tite $29.37
$521.48 TOTAL $455.28
Hope you enjoyed the video and have a great time riding. Don't forget to like this video.
"I am not that guy" I loved that quote. I am also "Not that guy" you are not alone. Great video
Side note: you might want to look into LEDs bulbs. I changed out almost all my bulbs to LEDs, they use a lot less amps, less load on the system, which will save your stator, or Alt. and the R/R. l also upgraded to a MOSFET R/R
Thank you. I did eventually change out the stereo and halfway through the video you can find where I added some LED fog lights and strips.
ruclips.net/video/z4B3cdX8o2s/видео.html
Hope you enjoy!
Yeah the problem with the 94 aspencade is it came with a 30 amp alternator which isn't enough to keep it charged on short trips and if you use your reverse you just killed your battery and it's not going to start so by putting the larger 90 AMP in you've got that power you also have to upgrade your fuses
If in doubt always change the belts. Easiest way to destroy a goldwing motor. Better safe than sorry. That said thanks. This video is fantastic.
I'm so happy my 94 aspencade has a alt and not a stater
I actually purchased a '94 last year. I love my 1500 Aspencade.
The only thing I don't like about it is I have a 31 inch inseam and it weighs 938 lb with a full tank and that's a lot of weight to catch when you're 57
WOW John all that cutting and grinding would scare the crap out of me , your very clued up, thanks for a great vid
***UPDATE*** I was reading 17+ volts. I put a new battery in my multimeter and now I am reading the proper levels. make sure you check your multimeter when testing the alternator.
Absolutely amazing well done video. Thank you for all your work to help out your fellow riders around the world.
I SALUTE YOU SIR...Great "REAL" Video.
Before you do any work, REMOVE the FRONT TIRE & FENDER OFF before starting this Alternator Conversion. With them out of your way it makes it so much easier and less frustrating about worrying about scratching your paint. They take up so much room and with them out of your way you can get tools in there better and that RADIATOR is so much easier to handle....room for extra hands like in a HELPER...JUST SAYIN'
Nice description of what to do and what not to do. A REAL example and not some edited version with all the fumble and hard things to be done left on the editing floor.
EVEN with the entire KIT it goes just about like this...EXPECT to have to make a few modifications to get things to line up and FIT...just like here it is a ROYAL PAIN in the TUUSH...lol
I SALUTE YOU SIR...Great "REAL" Video and nice JOB.
Thank you for the compliments. I'm glad I was able to help.
Great info. Thanks for sharing
Thank you.
You can use a buffing wheel on a bench grinder. Light pressure, make it shine like new.
Nice video! I thought I wanted to do this but it's too much cutting. I'm scared I might mess up.So,I guess I'm gonna have to pull the motor and reinstall a new stator,smh!
Most important part. Where the pulley goes and where the belt is you left out. Spent more time on cleaning.
You are 100% correct. It is always best to clean while you have things apart.
You can remove the two bolts on the part that the lower hose fastens to and the hose does not have to be removed
A swap to a slimline/low-profile fan would be a better idea, since you have the radiator out. And maybe look into an oil cooler installation.
Thank you very much for making this video. You are a lifesaver.
Cody Bonds No prob. Glad I could help!
Bonus points for the belly video
I got so much flack for that. LOL
I don't think anyone was trying to be hurtful but I did make sure to have a shirt on for the parts of other videos that I would be in and then I would take off my shirt when the camera wasn't rolling. :-)
I should have entered the temp that day. I think it was in the mid 90's or higher in the garage.
Oh the memories. he he he
you should do a turbo conversion.
Check out my other video on stereo installation, but here is my newest video on making my bike look pretty with speakers and trunk as well as a run of LED lights to make my bike stand out at night. ruclips.net/video/z4B3cdX8o2s/видео.html
Hello, dear friend! My name is John and I am from Russia. I am also the owner of the motorcycle and your video where you show how to repair the bike helps me a lot. I also want the same generator, but to buy it through Ebay is very expensive because of the exchange rate, so I want to use a generator of some cars. I will appreciate it very much if you write the size of the generator that you put in the bike. Thank you. John.
+Евгений Виткалов You can use a alternator from a Honda Civic or a Geo Metro. Just make sure it's small. Here is a list I used.
Here is an example of an alternator to get.
Chevy Mini Denso, Street Rod Race 1wire 50 amp
www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-MINI-NEW-ALTERNATOR-DENSO-STREET-ROD-RACE-1-WIRE-NEW-/180865932442?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1c731c9a&vxp=mtr$90
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+Quarteg great thank you
Love the video, not sure if I just missed it but can you tell me what the thread pitch is on that crankshaft pulley bolt? Im thinking of using grade 8 allthread for mine but dont know if it should be 1.75coarse or 1.50fine thread. Thanks!
Thank you for your like and great question.
Sadly I don't have an answer for you. It was so long ago and I don't think I kept any information that came with the kit.
Great video, thanks.
I need this for my new 86 GL1200A
11.23.15. @ Ricky Haycraft, I believe your thinking of the ignition timing triggers,........not the alternators stator @ rotor. 🤔
I am a bit concerned about the hole in the cover plate fitting tight enough to keep the water and dirt away from the timing belts and pulleys. The dirt and highway grit would eat the belts.
How well did the hole you cut fit around the shaft of the pulley. It looked pretty bad in the video.
Dennis Hill Sorry for the delay in response. I too had the same question. I was assured by the creator of the conversion kit that you just need to make the hole big enough for the pulley. That little bit of a gap between the cover and the pulley won't be hit by weather.
It makes sense after seeing it all together, that the hole is blocked by the radiator (which will deflect water away) and the pulley itself. It moves so fast that water and debris won't come close to that hole.
Hope that helps.
i rode a gl1000 10,000+ miles with no timing cover at all on. No worries as long as you replace the belts regularly.
How often is regularly. Everyone tells me I should have changed it when I did the conversion, but the belt looked brand new and exactly like the brand new one in my hand so I didn't change it. I'm the third owner of the bike and don't know what was, and was not done, or even when stuff was done.
Thoughts?
I was told every 30,000 but I can't verify it.
+Quarteg Honda recommends inspecting the belts at 100k. I personally am a worry wart and replace before 50k.
You need some wire wheels for your drill motor.
buy a little trailer, put a little gas engine on it going to a whatever alternator u want. hitch up the little trailer with gas motor/generator on it. hook up hot wire to bikes battery/trailer battery, start little engine to get alternator going to charge battery and OFF U GO!!!! ;)
great video! thanks for uploading. just one question, one part wasn't real clear. you ran into the issue with the spacer position at the bottom of the radiator, when you thought you burnt up your fan motor. did those spacers need adjusted out or do they get bottomed out like you showed? you skipped that part and went right to the voltage testing. ive got the complete kit coming from don, and just want to be prepared. thanks again, happy riding.
Boy... I have to think about that. It's been so long ago.
I think what I did is brought the spacers out a little further so as not to hit the belt with the fan. Don however swears that everything fits perfectly. This was not the case for me, and in fact I still have not been able to mount that decorative brace in front of the radiator because the gap is too wide.
I believe this happened because I brought the spacers out a little bit but I'm not 100% certain.
PS. The fan ended up being ok, I just didn't get the bike hot enough for it to kick in.
Is that what you were looking for?
+Quarteg Yes, thanks for your reply. That is a sweet bike you have, happy riding.
Thank you. I just added some other things to my bike too. I will make a video soon. Ride Safe!
Hi, its very good. Sorry my english is bad. can you write, from what for a car ist the Wheel for the belt. And what for screws i need? Thanks for the very nice Video and for the answer!
Ralph
You cannot use a pulley from a car (too my knowledge). I also have no idea what size screws and bolts are needed. That did not come with the kit information.
Your best bet is to purchase the kit to ensure you get the right products.
Thank you so much, and where i can purchase the kit ? In Germany i can´t becom this. Than you so much !
Ralph schwechheimer Here is the site to get the kit: gl1200goldwings.com/techcenter/article1003.htm
This site also has basic instructions. Hopefully I made the video to where you don't need the instructions. Email Don at: goldwinger1984@yahoo.com
Hope this helps and good luck on your conversion.
+Quarteg Hello from Grand Blanc, Michigan and a new owner of a 1986 1200 Aspencade with 88000 miles. I like your video but can you answer some questions for me ? what parts come with the kit, what parts do you need that don't come with the kit and How much does the alt. kit cost plus shipping. Is this kit available in the U S . thanks Ron
+RA Jacob You will have to check out this site. gl1200goldwings.com/techcenter/article1003.htm
It's been a while, but if I recall, the basic kit comes with everything except the alternator, electric cables, and belt.
So for an ‘81 GL1000 naked bike this should only take 3 or 4 hours?
In theory.
Part of the reason it took me so long was due to: poor directions to go off of. Also I had never dismantled that part of the bike before, and setting up the camera for instructions to help others understand how to do it and do it faster.
@@Quarteg 10 4 thanks for the video
@@williamlattin you are most welcome. I hope it helps.
Hey. How are you.. I have been wanting to do the same to my 85 Honda Goldwing LIMITED EDITION 1200 with the same kit. Can you please tell me where you bought it at and about how much. Thanks Jay
hi,i need a pulley for the crank,where did you baught it?
i am an handyman so i will fit an alternator BUT i need that pulley.
can you help me please?
i have an 84 ,Aspencade.
thanks very much
Gervais
Unfortunately I bought everything from the Poorboy Kit so I can't even give you the right size of the pulley. I would look up Don Poorboy Kit on Google and see if he can get you the dimensions. From there I would think you could go to any automotive store and buy one.
Hope that helps.
Hello I need the pulley also. Can you tell me were I can order it.I have a 86 Goldwing 1200 aspencade.Thanks
Oh... I did not need to see you shirtless
Didn't you also do a single carb conversion too?
did you saw the fuse for the air compressor? mine is not working and i am looking for his fuse and i dont see it anywhere? thanks for your help.Gervais
I have no clue where the fuse for the air compressor is. As it never went out on me, I never needed to look it up. Sorry.
I feel your pain making this video nice bike to ride but what a bitch to put in when they brake down need to drop the whole thing to get to it can be done but takes about 8 hours to do . total down time 3 days taking time doing it stator that is.
Where did you buy the kit?
I have no clue. That was a lot of years ago.
I think it was called "Don's Poor Boy Kit," but I could be way off.
the conversion process looks almost as big of a pita as pulling the engine and installing a new stator...
Some bikes have the stator fail three or four times. This way that is no longer an option and so you won't have to worry about it all the time. Naturally it will happen when you're on top of a mountain 1000 miles from home.. Great video!
Where did you order the kit to convert to an alternator?
Hope this helps.
gl1200goldwings.com/techcenter/article1003.htm
where i can buy the alternator kit?
Hi ,
How much was the kit from poor boy? The basic kit? You have the link?
Hello I need the link to buy the kit only also. Can you tell me thanks
How did u break loose the bottom pulley bolt
impact wrench. only fvkin way..smh..
Does anybody know where to buy the kit?
where can the kit be bought
here is some advise,,,,,, PUT A SHIRT ON
ROFL. The rest of my videos will have a shirt on in them. I was dripping so much sweat that I just couldn't take it any more. :-)
"Annoying as Hell" ya you are