79 cbx alternator rotor diameter.
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79 cbx alternator rotor diameter.
Hi,first off I am a noob, to the site and CBX in general.I have a 79 cbx, the charging system wasn't working properly, the rotor ohmed out @ 2.2. I ordered a used 79 cbx rotor from eBay, the rotor I received measures 4",and has an identical shaft, where mine only measures roughly 3 3/8".Did Honda use two different rotors? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: 79 cbx alternator rotor diameter.
Hi,
Welcome to the site!
Yes, there are two different alternators - depending on which market the bike was sold into. In Europe, we typically got the smaller alternator than in was standard in the US.
You can tell the difference from the alternator covers: The first one is the smaller (euro) one, the second is the larger (US) one.
Paul.
Welcome to the site!
Yes, there are two different alternators - depending on which market the bike was sold into. In Europe, we typically got the smaller alternator than in was standard in the US.
You can tell the difference from the alternator covers: The first one is the smaller (euro) one, the second is the larger (US) one.
Paul.
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Re: 79 cbx alternator rotor diameter.
Thanks for the info, so now it's decision time. Do I send my original rotor to be rewound or do I buy a the US spec stator and housing to convert.....
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Re: 79 cbx alternator rotor diameter.
Bo,
If you decide to convert to the larger (US) alternator, then I'd be interested in your current (euro) one.
Paul.
If you decide to convert to the larger (US) alternator, then I'd be interested in your current (euro) one.
Paul.
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Re: 79 cbx alternator rotor diameter.
We might could work out a trade. If you can provide me a US spec housing and stator(I already have a good us rotor.I will provide you the complete EURO spec alternator,keep in mind the rotor needs rewound
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Re: 79 cbx alternator rotor diameter.
Bo - PM just sent.