I would actually attempt this myself after watching this video and I was terrified just removing the panels one of the most informative and easy to follow videos I’ve seen on a Goldwing
Thanks Shane... I'm at Cowra, NSW... I am heading off at the end of the week to pick up the bike... it's down on the coast, about 7 hours drive from here... I will have a great opportunity to get the feel of it on the way back...Cheers
Thanks for making this video. It will be very helpful someday when I have to change my alternator on my 1991 Honda Goldwing GL1500 Interstate Anniversary Edition.
thank you so much for this video. I have a 98 GL1500 and have always been concerned about the alternator replacement but watching this video my concerns have vanished. It looks much easier than I thought
This was the best. I had at least 4 bike mechanics that told me all kinds of things except the truth, (they didn't know what was wrong and or how to work on a Goldwing) The Alternator i bought did not have the same plug so I used a clamp wire nut. Took me about 30 minutes altogether. Thank you. My bike is: 1999 Goldwing SE Anniversary Edition
I have to give you a big thanks. I watched the video and went out and put mine in! was a lot smoother with your tips. Only hard part is getting new one jiggled into place!
Great video. Gave me the confidence and helped us install a LActrical 95Amp into my 2000 GoldwingSE. Cutting that wire was worth the whole video but everything was great. THANKS!
This is a rarety ,finnally i have found a video of maintenance being done on australian goldwings ,i know there are not as many as in the states but it is a pleasure to see an aussie get his hands dirty ,for a while there i didnt think anyone in australia did maintenance on there goldwings keep getting your hands dirty and put up some maintenance videos good on ya mate.
Thank you for this video! You made it seem so easy, so I was a little paranoid going into this, but wow! It was as easy as you made it seem. Thanks so much for this video. I was nervous about attempting this but I did the whole thing in about 30 minutes...90% of the time was trying to figure out how to Tetris the thing out and then back in.
17march2019.- Your video is excellent. I think you should show the camera the parts, screws and connectors that you dismantled and placed in the installation. I congratulate you. Thank you
Suggestion, Use a stainless steel star lock washer on that battery connection on the alt. And I used them on my battery connections too. my neg. got loose, and I lost all power. the warning came a couple of weeks earlier when my neutral and side stand light went dim at an idle.
One of the problems of older wings was stator issues, all that can be contributed to overloading the electrical, by lights and such. same for alt and battery. keep all that in mind when adding lights and what have you. I would consider l.e.d. light to be more practical and less draw on elec.system. I'd reconsider such a high amp producing alt as compu-fire for my gl1800
Hi there. Thanks for taking your time to pass comment. The battery does not come out far enough to easily get a spanner or screw driver onto the negative terminal without risking damage to the seat vinyl. Your absolutly right that the nagative should have been first. In choosing the positive I was vigilant not to make contact with any surounding metal. Probably should have provided some better explaination there. Thanks.
I bought a mint 1996 Aspencade today... the previous owner said he had had issues with the alternator and had to have it rebuilt a short while back... he recommended that I try to source a Compu Fire Alternator and get it installed.. I am guessing the USA is the only place I will get one from?... Cheers
As a matter of safety, you should disconnect the negative first, so you don't accidentally ground/earth the wrench if it slips. And the reverse (negative last) when reconnecting.
Thanks. I have had similar comments. I did offer a reason below also. As a info video, I should have done as you say. At the time, I was well aware of what I was doing and my process was safe. Thanks, I'll certainly give it better consideration next time. Shane
Great video thanks a bunch! I wanted to know if your alternator was still performing normally after this time...I ask because I want to replace mine on my 2000 SE, however my dealer's mechanic does not recommend it because the last 2 installs of CompuFire he performed the alternators only lasted 1 month...the customers complained and given that the manufacturer only guarantees the alternator and not the labor costs of installation my dealer lost money on these...so they decided never to install them again...I know it is simple to install I plan to do it myself but at that cost for a CompuFire alternator I don't want to spend the money if they don't last...so how's yours performing so far? Martin
Martin Arial Hi there. I don't have my 1500 having sold it and now have an 1800. By the way I think I liked my 1500 better. So the alternator did not let me down in the time I had it. I think the question to ask is how much power, from lights and accessories did the ones that failed have. Sorry I couldn't give you a more definitive answer, only that I have not heard of any failure.
Those campfire alternator are real power house when they work, but unfortunately there also very unreliable; they fail very often. There alternators that were in Saturn cars
Hi,and thanks for your question. I'm not sure of the company in US I bought from. It was either Wing Stuff or ??. There was no problem with the purchase and delivery to Australia. I'll look into where I bought and let you know. Where are you? Shane
NICE VIDEO THANK YOU FROM ALL TO YOUR WORK I do something like you and I cut the electric cable and i put a switch. But over the switch near the alternator - I have put your video on my blog de loulou-67 Hello from France
Shane, This video was exactly what I needed to install my CompuFire. It was embedded on a forum here in the States. What's the reasoning (or advantage) to having 110 Amps instead of the stock 55?
Is like when having a shower at home while another family member is having a shower in another bathroom. Water pressure will be split and both will have a not good shower. Having more water pressure will allow everybody to have a proper shower. Look at the water pressure as the Amp, and the showers as the electrical components of the bike.
Hi pyrofella I'll get back to you on the exact amperage, however, as I remember it was the same as the original but doubled with the spacer. Hence doubling the amperage. PS. Have you had a look at www.goldwing.com.au/ I am in this club and they are a great bunch. We are off to Beechworth Vic - Australia Day
Thanks. I have had similar comments. I did offer a reason below also. As a info video, I should have done as you say. At the time, I was well aware of what I was doing and my process was safe. Thanks, I'll certainly give it better consideration next time. Shane
what am I watching? what idiot increases his MAIN FUSE just because he increases his alternator. I've seen plenty of wing harnesses melt from idiots doing this. The wings wirering is rated 55a, it draws what it needs, if it decides it wants more than 55a you are fucked. The increased alternator amperage would only benefit for direct connections to the battery and keeping up charging your battery at idle. Compufire is also pretty unreliable, not my first or even second choice.Basic knowledge come on man
Funzo Support Appreciate your comments but I was only following the directions provided by Compufire. As was the fuse provided by them. Incidentally everything is protected by the standard fuses contained in the fuse box before the main fuse. The current output of the Compufire would have blown the original fuse if the battery was below 10.5 volt. I = V/R I am sorry if this video has caused you so much anxiety to the point you have to use profanities and bullying behaviour. If the Compufire did not perform well for you, may I suggest you speak directly with Compufire to relieve your anxiety.
why would you be dumb enough to replaxe the STOCK fuse with something else, you don't replace that the bike wasn't designed for it! How stupid can be people get. I am using an alternator twice this rating and certainly wouldnt dare increase amperage for a loom designed for 40. If that bike pulls more than 40a your bike is toast. Come on man BASIC knowledge. Basic stuff
His example starts out wrong. You always disconnect the neg cable before the pos cable. This eliminates any type of arcing and causing a fire or explosion or burnt tools.
I would actually attempt this myself after watching this video and I was terrified just removing the panels one of the most informative and easy to follow videos I’ve seen on a Goldwing
Thanks Shane... I'm at Cowra, NSW... I am heading off at the end of the week to pick up the bike... it's down on the coast, about 7 hours drive from here... I will have a great opportunity to get the feel of it on the way back...Cheers
Thanks for making this video. It will be very helpful someday when I have to change my alternator on my 1991 Honda Goldwing GL1500 Interstate Anniversary Edition.
Thank you Robert, glad to be able to share solutions.
thank you so much for this video. I have a 98 GL1500 and have always been concerned about the alternator replacement but watching this video my concerns have vanished. It looks much easier than I thought
Excellent video. I may not install a CompuFire (haven't even got the Wing yet) but now I know how to do it.
Greetings from Up Over (NYC).......thank you for sharing this with us.
This was the best. I had at least 4 bike mechanics that told me all kinds of things except the truth, (they didn't know what was wrong and or how to work on a Goldwing) The Alternator i bought did not have the same plug so I used a clamp wire nut. Took me about 30 minutes altogether. Thank you. My bike is: 1999 Goldwing SE Anniversary Edition
I have to give you a big thanks. I watched the video and went out and put mine in! was a lot smoother with your tips. Only hard part is getting new one jiggled into place!
Thanks for the help!! It sucked ass but it's done and works!
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Well done.
That's a nice looking, very clean example of a 1500 - looking good!
Jeff Powell thank you for your comment. Unfortunately I no longer have it. I upgraded to an 1800 but in hindsight I was I had stayed with it.
Great video. Gave me the confidence and helped us install a LActrical 95Amp into my 2000 GoldwingSE. Cutting that wire was worth the whole video but everything was great. THANKS!
This is a rarety ,finnally i have found a video of maintenance being done on australian goldwings ,i know there are not as many as in the states but it is a pleasure to see an aussie get his hands dirty ,for a while there i didnt think anyone in australia did maintenance on there goldwings keep getting your hands dirty and put up some maintenance videos good on ya mate.
Thats quite a clean Goldwing you have. Looks great.
What great video!! Very good information, thanks Dennis
Thank you for this video! You made it seem so easy, so I was a little paranoid going into this, but wow! It was as easy as you made it seem. Thanks so much for this video. I was nervous about attempting this but I did the whole thing in about 30 minutes...90% of the time was trying to figure out how to Tetris the thing out and then back in.
Josh Wexler Thank you for you feedback. Glad to have been able to help you.
no one could have did that better thank you for showiing and i wish you a good day
17march2019.- Your video is excellent. I think you should show the camera the parts, screws and connectors that you dismantled and placed in the installation. I congratulate you. Thank you
Grateful for this Vid! Wish me luck on mine! Big Love from Texas :-)
Very well done , and explained...
Outstanding, THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing this video. Thanks to you I will be saving 2 to 3 hundred dollars and doing it myself. Again THANK YOU
Suggestion, Use a stainless steel star lock washer on that battery connection on the alt. And I used them on my battery connections too. my neg. got loose, and I lost all power. the warning came a couple of weeks earlier when my neutral and side stand light went dim at an idle.
One of the problems of older wings was stator issues, all that can be contributed to overloading the electrical, by lights and such. same for alt and battery. keep all that in mind when adding lights and what have you. I would consider l.e.d. light to be more practical and less draw on elec.system. I'd reconsider such a high amp producing alt as compu-fire for my gl1800
Hi there. Thanks for taking your time to pass comment.
The battery does not come out far enough to easily get a spanner or screw driver onto the negative terminal without risking damage to the seat vinyl.
Your absolutly right that the nagative should have been first. In choosing the positive I was vigilant not to make contact with any surounding metal. Probably should have provided some better explaination there.
Thanks.
Molto chiaro nella descrizione dei passaggi, mi sarà utile per la mia goldwing. Grazie ...Thank you
Excellent video. Thanks for helping us out. I'm about to do the same to my 1988 GL1500
Please will you do more videos on general maintenance and things people may find interesting on a Goldwing I am a happy new subscriber
Thank you. Appreciate your feedback
I bought a mint 1996 Aspencade today... the previous owner said he had had issues with the alternator and had to have it rebuilt a short while back... he recommended that I try to source a Compu Fire Alternator and get it installed.. I am guessing the USA is the only place I will get one from?... Cheers
As a matter of safety, you should disconnect the negative first, so you don't accidentally ground/earth the wrench if it slips. And the reverse (negative last) when reconnecting.
Thanks. I have had similar comments. I did offer a reason below also.
As a info video, I should have done as you say. At the time, I was well aware of what I was doing and my process was safe. Thanks, I'll certainly give it better consideration next time. Shane
I would be worried about cooking the battery with that much amperage,I have a gl1500 and never had a problem but take quite long rides without stops!
Great video thanks a bunch! I wanted to know if your alternator was still performing normally after this time...I ask because I want to replace mine on my 2000 SE, however my dealer's mechanic does not recommend it because the last 2 installs of CompuFire he performed the alternators only lasted 1 month...the customers complained and given that the manufacturer only guarantees the alternator and not the labor costs of installation my dealer lost money on these...so they decided never to install them again...I know it is simple to install I plan to do it myself but at that cost for a CompuFire alternator I don't want to spend the money if they don't last...so how's yours performing so far? Martin
Martin Arial Hi there. I don't have my 1500 having sold it and now have an 1800. By the way I think I liked my 1500 better. So the alternator did not let me down in the time I had it. I think the question to ask is how much power, from lights and accessories did the ones that failed have. Sorry I couldn't give you a more definitive answer, only that I have not heard of any failure.
this alternator is garbage went through 5 of em.
Wow you make me feel great. Really appreciate. Thank you.
Those campfire alternator are real power house when they work, but unfortunately there also very unreliable; they fail very often. There alternators that were in Saturn cars
Nice job on the video ! Do you know if anyone has done a video on replacing the thermostat on the Gl 1500 ? What year is yours ? Gene
Hi,and thanks for your question. I'm not sure of the company in US I bought from. It was either Wing Stuff or ??. There was no problem with the purchase and delivery to Australia. I'll look into where I bought and let you know. Where are you?
Shane
can u do a link to all the parts u got for this
Thanks for sharing that great
Cork Ireland
excellent how-to video!
Boy I wish a 1200 wing was that easy.
Great job well done done
you didnt replace the o ring oil seal?.....i didnt even see one
Thank You very much for this video
awesome! thank you
What are the black things you kept referring to when you said you never knew why they wouldn't be bought in a pack of four? Thanks.
Hea, was looking at this video and noticed your question. Those things are the rubber alternator dampers.
NICE VIDEO
THANK YOU FROM ALL TO YOUR WORK
I do something like you and I cut the electric cable and i put a switch. But over the switch near the alternator - I have put your video on my blog de loulou-67
Hello from France
Sir , You are a Pro .
What amperage were the new fusible links you put in?
Well done great vid ... many thanks ..Meath IRELAND
Good job
hell yeah i am doing mine too, thanks thats awesome
Thanks glad it will help.
Shane,
This video was exactly what I needed to install my CompuFire. It was embedded on a forum here in the States. What's the reasoning (or advantage) to having 110 Amps instead of the stock 55?
Is like when having a shower at home while another family member is having a shower in another bathroom. Water pressure will be split and both will have a not good shower. Having more water pressure will allow everybody to have a proper shower. Look at the water pressure as the Amp, and the showers as the electrical components of the bike.
Old video but put the nut in the battery sideways and you tighten it up straight on with the socket.
God, I hate working on bikes sometimes. Most of my tasks feel like I'm trying to shove a 12mm peg in a 11.5mm hole...so little space.
How to change the speed cord please
ayachi bergheul not sure I understand your question.
Probably means the speedometer cable
Hi pyrofella
I'll get back to you on the exact amperage, however, as I remember it was the same as the original but doubled with the spacer. Hence doubling the amperage.
PS. Have you had a look at www.goldwing.com.au/ I am in this club and they are a great bunch. We are off to Beechworth Vic - Australia Day
Thank you.
decal should have put on the outside of fuse case.
Putting lube on the O ring makes for easier install.
Yes I would normally do that. Hope you enjoyed.
Thank you very much mind next
WHEN DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY YOU SHOULD DO THE NEGATIVE FIRST
Thanks. I have had similar comments. I did offer a reason below also.
As a info video, I should have done as you say. At the time, I was well aware of what I was doing and my process was safe. Thanks, I'll certainly give it better consideration next time. Shane
what am I watching? what idiot increases his MAIN FUSE just because he increases his alternator. I've seen plenty of wing harnesses melt from idiots doing this. The wings wirering is rated 55a, it draws what it needs, if it decides it wants more than 55a you are fucked. The increased alternator amperage would only benefit for direct connections to the battery and keeping up charging your battery at idle. Compufire is also pretty unreliable, not my first or even second choice.Basic knowledge come on man
Funzo Support Appreciate your comments but I was only following the directions provided by Compufire. As was the fuse provided by them. Incidentally everything is protected by the standard fuses contained in the fuse box before the main fuse. The current output of the Compufire would have blown the original fuse if the battery was below 10.5 volt. I = V/R I am sorry if this video has caused you so much anxiety to the point you have to use profanities and bullying behaviour. If the Compufire did not perform well for you, may I suggest you speak directly with Compufire to relieve your anxiety.
why would you be dumb enough to replaxe the STOCK fuse with something else, you don't replace that the bike wasn't designed for it! How stupid can be people get. I am using an alternator twice this rating and certainly wouldnt dare increase amperage for a loom designed for 40. If that bike pulls more than 40a your bike is toast. Come on man BASIC knowledge. Basic stuff
His example starts out wrong. You always disconnect the neg cable before the pos cable. This eliminates any type of arcing and causing a fire or explosion or burnt tools.