Thanks, You were right. Once that bolt was loose, it came right out. I used a short extension with a 1/4 inch socket.
I just finished pulling mine, used a 3/8 12mm swivel socket on a short extension and attached that to a longer wobble extension to get the ratchet up and out of the V. Testing showed my rotor is done, so I;m searching for a complete replacement unit, anyone found an aftermarket source for rebuilds or upgrades? I was hoping it was the regulator or summat with the wiring, I didn't get that lucky. Unfortunately I depleted the moto fund repairing the heat pump in the guest house, so it'll be a while..........Thanks, You were right. Once that bolt was loose, it came right out. I used a short extension with a 1/4 inch socket.
You do not have to remove alternator to change brushes.just done mine with no fuss!!
ANY ONE ?Great advice from everyone... However what was the final analysis? I read all and it appears a few have been able to remove without pulling radiator? They simply had to remove the 3 bolts on alternator cover and oil pressure switch to slide it out. But recommendation be sure to put all three cover bolts back on when reinstalled no matter how hard it seems. That bolt is important.
I have to install a new alternator and by all means do not wont to pull the whole cooling system is I dont have too.
Does anyone else have new update or suggestions whether it is possible to install an ST1300 alternator without radiator removal?
Thank Everyone and everyone be safe out their ^_^" CXL
THANKS... Thats a good point.... I am so dreading ! Dumping fluid and pulling radiator especially, "if hard". However thats a very good point if easy enough and the benefit of doing the job right. Back to being tarn doing it myself and taking into shop.The radiator is an easy removal.
Thanks and point on, about the Throttle body! I am at that point now and wondering how the hell that thing comes off?Removing the radiator and t-stat housing, and working at it from the front is a whole lot easier and less work than trying to remove the throttle bodies etc.
A Snap On or SK 1/4 inch drive ratchet set with long extensions and swivel sockets will be your friends.
humm, I thought I seen an altanator under the throttle body at the rear part of the engine. I took the radiator off in front of the engine. maybe I'm mistaken!Does the radiator have to come out? All the photos in the service manual show the radiator and t-stat housing already removed. Any tips? Thanks
It can be removed/replaced (although not easily) through the front, with only the radiator, t-stat housing, and 2 water pipe elbows removed, if you have the right tools.Thanks and point on, about the Throttle body! I am at that point now and wondering how the hell that thing comes off?
But do you not have to take it off pulling it out through top, where whole throttle body has to be removed?
Are you saying theirs a way to take it off through bottom front simply by removing radiator ?
Good info, including 1/4 extensions socket friend ^_^" LoL ...... I have this longe flexible ratchet adapter that worked very well getting to carb boots. TY Again ^_^"
Part # | Description | Quantity |
31100-MCS-013 | Alternator | 1 |
91331-MCP-900 | O-RING (21.2X2.4) for Thermostat and Water Joint housing | 3 |
91361-MCS-A10 | O-RING (43.5X2) for Thermostat | 1 |
19501-MCS-G00 | HOSE, RADIATOR (UPPER) | 1 |
19502-MCS-G00 | HOSE, RADIATOR (LOWER) | 1 |
19504-MCS-010 | HOSE, R. WATER | 1 |
19506-MCS-010 | HOSE, L. WATER | 1 |
YesI will be interested if you can actually remove the alternator without removing the throttle bodies. Has that actually been done before?