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In preparation for an engine pull, I want to install a quality, high-output alternator system on my M3W. Assuming I can get my mechanical issues under control, I want the ability to run additional electrical goodies and even heated gear. Though I want output, it's quality I'm most concerned with. An alternator swap on a bike is minor compared to an alternator swap on a M3W...obviously.

While I have it apart, I don't want to go back with anything that is of questionable quality. I know there are folks on here that keep up with what's available for V-twins (Dan Lockwood?)and am trying to compile parts before starting this project.

Thanks in advance.

Z

The H-D rectifier is a good bet. You won't get more power available until you spend big bucks on LED headlights which will free up more volts.

Oops. My bad. Silly me...

I went through my catalogs and found a couple 50A systems, rotor - stator - regulator. The problem is that even though the S&S will allow Harley components to be used, as in their alternator, I have no idea what model or year the S&S motor requires. The Harley listings offer different part numbers by year and model bike, even for the aftermarket high output kits.

To bad there isn't a way to use an automotive type belt and alternator off the rear of the motor some place. That would open the door wide open to higher output devices, heated seats, electric heater, heated steering wheel, heated driving suit. You can see what my frame of mind is in right now. It's in the high teens F and lightly snowing, so heated everything sounds good to me.

I never thought about heated steering wheels until I bought my '13 Buick Verano and it has a heated steering wheel. I use that every time I get in the car now, what a joy to have warm hands...

Zacky, why not ask S&S?

And a BTW--maybe I should start another thread? Just wondering what the wires are for that go to the back up light switch on the Mazda transmission.Please pardon me if I'm not following rules here

Hbatts,

I will be talking to S&S just as soon as I get the engine pulled on another matter and will ask them. My Centa compensator came with a modified rotor so I'll have to work within that constraint...if in fact, it is a constraint.

Don't worry about "rules" on my account...if anyone can get anything constructive out of any thread or any question, more power to you. Now that you mention it, I'd like to hear what's going on with the reverse switch. I haven't shined my butt in reverse so don't know if it's a rev limiting device. If we only had a Service Manual with wiring diagrams...

Z