1985 Gl1200ltd a new world of riding - Page 2

MICRider · 06-27-2013, 11:03 PM

Did you buy the poor boy conversion or make it yourself? The stator was done in mine a couple of years ago but I'm keeping an eagle eye on it! $200 is a steal, even if it needed work, now you've got yourself a bike that you can go anywhere with

recracer · 06-27-2013, 11:36 PM

Did my own setup on the alternator . I had no idea why i would ever want to ride an 800lb motorcycle . i was completely unaware ,having only riden light weight bikes . i have only been to work and back once . As long as i am moving i am great ,legs are a little short to be comfortable with stopping and getting my feet down on tilted or uneven surface . Along with having no idea the benifits of theses bikes , needed tires and pulled the back end apart twice to seal a diff leak. With viva projects and megelli projects,to much time at work and family it stayed on the back burner . all that needed done to finish it these past weeks was reworking the front fairing around the alternador and repositioned radaitor . Its a 28 year old baby 18000 miles

bogieboy · 06-28-2013, 09:42 AM

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120+ MPH couch :-)

Im too chicken to do that speed on 2 wheels...thats why i got a dual sport...LOL i would kill myself on anything faster....LOL i keep the speeding to in my truck, where theres at peast a chance of walkig away from a 120mph crash LOL

recracer · 06-28-2013, 04:42 PM

I really Did not put any math to it. Those useing the poorboy kit had similar results . It was way back i did this install ,somewhere in the back of my head the crank pulley is just over 2 times the alternator pulley dia. 5-5 1/4 inches . On a car the crank pulley would likely be at least 7 inches . but there are space restaints on the bike ,the bigger the crank pulley the more you would have to move the radiator at the bottom . i am a bit futher out than the poorboy kit . i will have to check again ,i just remembered the factory volt gauge reads low compared to a meter . 1000rpm +-100 specs. I have it set at 1200 . After i check at the battery maybe i can lower it .

recracer · 07-01-2013, 11:50 AM

I checked it is fine at the battery . Interesting thing owner's manual says if the volt gauge drops below 10v check for a problem .

Weldangrind · 07-02-2013, 11:18 AM

What does the alternator put out at 1200 rpm? Do you have to rev the motor to excite the alternator?

recracer · 07-02-2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

What does the alternator put out at 1200 rpm? Do you have to rev the motor to excite the alternator?

Weld i don't have to rev it up ,charging seems to start right away . But also a cold start ,it may idle at 1800 or 1900 and tapers as it warms up.(love that fuel injection) I am going to put up pictures to show rpm and bike gauge and multimeter charge rates . Seems it charges enough to maintain the battery ,of course these pictures are with all the lights on . The wing does not give you a choice ,all the lights burn when its on or running. I am not super concerned about the idle charge if it dips a bit . I found out over the weekend ,if i am out on a ride with the wing ,i may see 1% idle time 99% rolling. That said , i still may replace everything i can with LED bulbs.

recracer · 07-02-2013, 10:00 PM

Other Features of the limited . The alternator is wired one 8Ga wire straight to a 50amp breaker on the battery . Also the grandchildren .

**cheesy** · 07-03-2013, 08:15 AM

So many cool toys.

Weldangrind · 07-03-2013, 10:52 AM

It looks like you've got a winner. It definitely doesn't wake up until 1200rpm, but you won't idle much, just as you say.

Beautiful grandkids! I bet they love riding on the 'Wing.

recracer · 07-12-2013, 05:49 PM

I am getting better at the Stopping and getting feet down and a bit more comfortable working with the weight . The more I ride it the better I like It . Well loving it really .

FastDoc · 07-12-2013, 09:24 PM

I am impressed by your bike, and your mechanical abilities, and your thrift.

Heck, ONLY 800 lbs???

Try an 1850cc Six cylinder. With the tank full it's 900. Put Linda and I on it and fill the saddlebags with her beauty supply products for a weekend away and we are up to 1,300 lbs.

Bike is STILL fast!

recracer · 07-15-2013, 02:09 PM

Thats a bit of a load , i can see how you can get there in a hurry . I had not thought about it , but a full tank and just me would be hauling about 1000lbs and haul it will

A few pictures from the weekend

FastDoc · 07-15-2013, 04:18 PM

I really like the setting and style of your pictures.

recracer · 07-16-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I really like the setting and style of your pictures.

Samsung Galaxy3 phone is the best camera i have ever had . I spotted that place and thought the same thing . Great place for these pictures

07-02-2013, 11:18 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	What does the alternator put out at 1200 rpm? Do you have to rev the motor to excite the alternator? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-03-2013, 08:15 AM	#9
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,801	So many cool toys. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-03-2013, 10:52 AM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It looks like you've got a winner. It definitely doesn't wake up until 1200rpm, but you won't idle much, just as you say. Beautiful grandkids! I bet they love riding on the 'Wing. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-12-2013, 09:24 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I am impressed by your bike, and your mechanical abilities, and your thrift. Heck, ONLY 800 lbs??? Try an 1850cc Six cylinder. With the tank full it's 900. Put Linda and I on it and fill the saddlebags with her beauty supply products for a weekend away and we are up to 1,300 lbs. Bike is STILL fast! __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-15-2013, 04:18 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I really like the setting and style of your pictures. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-27-2013, 11:03 PM	#1
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Did you buy the poor boy conversion or make it yourself? The stator was done in mine a couple of years ago but I'm keeping an eagle eye on it! $200 is a steal, even if it needed work, now you've got yourself a bike that you can go anywhere with
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06-28-2013, 04:42 PM	#4
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	I really Did not put any math to it. Those useing the poorboy kit had similar results . It was way back i did this install ,somewhere in the back of my head the crank pulley is just over 2 times the alternator pulley dia. 5-5 1/4 inches . On a car the crank pulley would likely be at least 7 inches . but there are space restaints on the bike ,the bigger the crank pulley the more you would have to move the radiator at the bottom . i am a bit futher out than the poorboy kit . i will have to check again ,i just remembered the factory volt gauge reads low compared to a meter . 1000rpm +-100 specs. I have it set at 1200 . After i check at the battery maybe i can lower it .
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07-01-2013, 11:50 AM	#5
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	I checked it is fine at the battery . Interesting thing owner's manual says if the volt gauge drops below 10v check for a problem .
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07-12-2013, 05:49 PM	#11
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	I am getting better at the Stopping and getting feet down and a bit more comfortable working with the weight . The more I ride it the better I like It . Well loving it really .
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