1500 alternator removal
- RoadRogue
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
Heres what the book says....... 

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Re: 1500 alternator removal
It's not really hard. Just be sure to have the everything oriented correctly when you begin to install it, or it won't fit in properly. Best to take pictures before and during removal so you will have reference for installation. When I changed mine (several times) I did not disconnect the wire going up into the shelter cover. Instead I disconnected the end that is on the alternator and then connected it to the new alternator. I believe it is a noise filter. It's the little black component with the green and black wires.
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
The hard part is gettign to it..once you have the engine out the alternator itself is easy just a few bolts and wires.
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
That said, on the GL1500 the alternator can be remove and replaced without removing the engine. It's a tight fit, but it can be done.RBGERSON wrote:The hard part is gettign to it..once you have the engine out the alternator itself is easy just a few bolts and wires.
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
Helpful trick is to use a video camera while removing alternator from bike. The roll and twist can be recalled for easy install. Made it a 30 minute install on my bike.
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
After a problem I had with a alternator rebuild that did not work, I have had the pleasure of r&r the alternator on my wing 4 times. If it goes well you can do it in less than 20 minutes. But if it doesn't go well you can fight it for 45 minutes or longer! You DO NOT need to remove the negine to replace the alternator!
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
I should have mentioned this in my first reply, you should change the rubber bushings or shock absorbers (I forget what Honda calls them) that mate the drive to the alternator. If the connecting piece between them breaks you can still use them if you don't have a replacement. If they won't stay in place during assembly a little dab of grease will hold them in place while you put the alternator in.
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
Alternator dampener. They're relatively cheap ($17), and available in stock from Cyclemax, so you don't have to wait for a Honda parts house to order them: GL1500 Alternator Dampener Kitartgrantz wrote:I should have mentioned this in my first reply, you should change the rubber bushings or shock absorbers (I forget what Honda calls them) that mate the drive to the alternator. If the connecting piece between them breaks you can still use them if you don't have a replacement. If they won't stay in place during assembly a little dab of grease will hold them in place while you put the alternator in.
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
I got old one out easily. Putting in new one I must have messed up altho I thought it went well, I have an oil leak so must have pinched o ring. I think I should put grease or something on o ring before install again so it slides in better. What do you think?artgrantz wrote: ↑Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:26 amIt's not really hard. Just be sure to have the everything oriented correctly when you begin to install it, or it won't fit in properly. Best to take pictures before and during removal so you will have reference for installation. When I changed mine (several times) I did not disconnect the wire going up into the shelter cover. Instead I disconnected the end that is on the alternator and then connected it to the new alternator. I believe it is a noise filter. It's the little black component with the green and black wires.
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
I would order a new o ring and replace it.
Don't try to over torque the bolts to prevent oil leak. Or you may end up with a broken mount like below.
Don't try to over torque the bolts to prevent oil leak. Or you may end up with a broken mount like below.
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Re: 1500 alternator removal
Have another o ring. I torqued to required 22 ft/lbs.Erdeniz Umman wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:41 amI would order a new o ring and replace it.
Don't try to over torque the bolts to prevent oil leak. Or you may end up with a broken mount like below.image.jpeg