comp-u-fire alternator

[Whopper Stopper]

I have a stock alternator on my 99 Goldwing. I am contemplating upgrading to a Comp-u-fire alternator and a new AGM battery.

I have all stock lights and the only extra that I want to run is a heated liner. I have heard that the stock alternators are poor at best so just trying to head off problems.

Are the Compufire alternators worth the money?

Thanks for any and all comments.

WS

 

[tndragonrider]

Here is an alternative to the Comp U Fire,
that is 90 amps. This one is $133.50.

http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-11678...&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=COf7_b7Y5MsCFYIBaQodpw8LhQ

OEM on Partzilla is $244
Comp U Fire is about $439

 

[trike lady]

It was when I had my 1500, I had driving lights and neon lights and not much else and I did the upgrade. It was nice to know if I did add anything else I'd have an alternator that could handle it. For me the package was worth the money.

 

[keepinon]

We had a local alternator repair shop that rebuilt one for a Valkyrie 1500 I had. (same as a 'wing) He told me that the stock alternators could be turned up... Mine was supposedly set at 60 amps when he rebuilt it.

Sadly, he is no longer with us, but you might check your local alternator/starter rebuild shop.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Had more lights on my 2000SE than most!!! Never had a problem with the stock electrical system:clapping:

 

[kybigmac]

Stock alternator should easily run the heated liner if you don't have a bunch of lights.

 

[Whopper Stopper]

Thanks for the replies.

I have been going back and forth with this, especially being I am thinking of fixing something that isn't broke.

Possibly my best move right now is to replace my cell battery (which is getting weak) with a new AGM and then try the heated liner and go from there. It appears putting a new alternator in isn't a hard job so even if I have to do it during the riding season down time would be minimal.

I will save the link that tndragonrider shared and also do some more research.

Thanks again! If anyone has any other comments would love to hear them!

WS

 

[Trail Blazer]

alternator

I am running a alto alternator on my 2000 se. it was a older Satun car, can still get new at parts house. same as compu-fire, 60amp at idle and 90 amp. at higher rpm. had to change the front of the alternator from the car to the goldwing . I took a bad compu-fire to a alternator & starter shop and they matched it. $130.00 out the door.
have a grate day. catch you later