1983 KZ1100 Spectre Flywheel Replacement

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1983 KZ1100 Spectre Flywheel Replacement

02 Jan 2009 09:11
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I've finally found a replacement flywheel(alternator rotor) thats not going to break the bank. The original stator clipped the magnet and sheared part of it off. Bike runs fine, but doesn't charge fully. I've just had to keep it on a charger when its parked until now. Now all I need is some guidance on exactly how to go about replacing it. Is there anyone who could walk me through it? I know I'll need a rotor puller, are there any other specialized tools that will be required? Thanks in advance to any and all who can help.:woohoo:

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Re: 1983 KZ1100 Spectre Flywheel Replacement

03 Jan 2009 08:23
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Just a puller should do it and when you tighten the new one down you will need to think of a way to hold it so you get it tight.

Watch when you take the old one apart if the starter cluths is not on it already there is 3 springs and 3 dowel pins to watch for

if you can find a manual they explane this very well on how to change

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Re: 1983 KZ1100 Spectre Flywheel Replacement

03 Jan 2009 17:07
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great, thanks for the reply. turns out the salvage place i called didnt know what they were talking about, the only rotor they had for my bike had the magnets badly damaged... back to the ole drawing board i guess.

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Re: 1983 KZ1100 Spectre Flywheel Replacement

03 Jan 2009 17:55
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S, I did't see a referance to old units failure. something I like to do before replacing stator/rotors is check crank nose for true. luck G
[img][/img] 1977 KZ1000A1

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Re: 1983 KZ1100 Spectre Flywheel Replacement

03 Jan 2009 17:57
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Have you tried www.oldkawman.com or any of the following salvage yards?
www.crc2onlinecatalog.com
www.cycle-salvage.com
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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Re: 1983 KZ1100 Spectre Flywheel Replacement

03 Jan 2009 19:34
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the reason for the original failure was a broken stator bolt mount, the stator came loose and sheared off part of the magnet. i found a replacement alternator cover and other than not charging all the way it runs like a top with no extra vibration or other noises.

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Re: 1983 KZ1100 Spectre Flywheel Replacement

14 Jan 2009 14:05 - 26 Jan 2009 10:57
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Ok... Update. Sourced a flywheel through a salvage yard. Hopefully have the bike back on the road by the weekend.

:UPDATE:
Bike is back on the road charging up the battery just like it should be.
Last edit: 26 Jan 2009 10:57 by slaugh1100.

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