I am shopping for another 1500 to keep at my brother's place in Michigan, and I would like to know if there is a way to make sure that any potential bike has the earlier (Hitachi?) model alternator vs the later ones. Can it be done visually without removing it from the bike? Can anyone advise?
Thanks. Ron in AZ
How To Identify Different OEM Alternators
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landisr
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How To Identify Different OEM Alternators
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Re: How To Identify Different OEM Alternators
Early(pre 1996) made in Japan
1996-2000 made in China....junk....
1996-2000 made in China....junk....
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Re: How To Identify Different OEM Alternators
Thanks for confirming.
However, I am trying to find out how to identify the 'good ones' from the bad physically, without removing them from the bike. An 'older' bike might have had the original replaced and ended up with a newer model. Or, a newer bike's owner may have deliberately replaced his/her original with one of the better ones.. Just trying to find an easy to make sure I'm getting a good OEM alternator.
Anyone know?
However, I am trying to find out how to identify the 'good ones' from the bad physically, without removing them from the bike. An 'older' bike might have had the original replaced and ended up with a newer model. Or, a newer bike's owner may have deliberately replaced his/her original with one of the better ones.. Just trying to find an easy to make sure I'm getting a good OEM alternator.
Anyone know?
I'm not so sure about an inner child, but I have an inner idiot that surfaces every now and then..
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1983 GL1100A Wineberry 36,000 miles
1975 CB750 K5 Planet Blue 7,800 miles
1976 CB750 K6 Anterris Red 25,000 miles
Past rides
1999A Restored from PO neglect & sold at 19,000 miles
1999SE Totaled by cager at 105,000 miles
Re: How To Identify Different OEM Alternators
Made in Japan vs Made in China on the label
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Re: How To Identify Different OEM Alternators
Got it! Thanks!
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