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changing alternator
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:06 am
by lewisdale
im buying another zxr400 this week,its a l1 model, the alternator needs replacing tso this will be my first job, one comes with the bike, i was just wandering if its an easy and straightforward job to do or if there is anything i should be carefull of and if i need any special tools etc? any advice appreciated
Re: changing alternator
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:41 am
by RedexRobB
remember to drain the oil this time
Re: changing alternator
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:49 pm
by lewisdale
pmsl yer i will do, so is it easy enough to do?
Re: changing alternator
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:55 pm
by RedexRobB
Fairly easy yeah. The casing is a bugger to get off because of the magnetism of the magnet and coils but once off all you need to do is pull off the coils then unclip the connector. Then simply reconect, and press the coils in place.
Re: changing alternator
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:58 pm
by lewisdale
thats ok then, cheers mate
Re: changing alternator
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:36 pm
by Smeagel13
How much should I be looking at for a new alternator?