Generators

[Rumblefeesh]

Hey, I am normally in the Shovelhead section - a guy in our factory recently picked up a 79 sportster and asked me if I knew where to get a generator - looking some up I see a lot of new aftermarket for "79-84", but they all say 1000cc - some make a distinction between electric start and kick start.

What are the real differences that impact selection and any other advice anyone can offer on this topic. Such as things to check out before replacing the entire generator, etc.

Thanks

[eglideic]

 Is the generator missing? If not, just take it to a shop and have it tested. It could need brushes, a new armature, new field coils, of it might just need cleaning and the contacts fixed up. I have a growler and could do it for you.

[saltcaveminer]

the 79 is 1000cc.12volt sporty generators will work.cycle electric makes a good new generator.parts are available to rebuild the stock generator.Salty

[Hillside Motorcycle]

We stock NOTHING but Cycle Electric, charging system parts.

[saltcaveminer]

you can bench check a generator as follows.bat + to gen A.bat- to gen F.hold gen on the bench and add another wire from bat - to the frame of the generator.the generator will run if all is good.Salty