For Sale - Rewound Alternator Rotor

[magoo66]

Jim,I’m not going to be getting the original coming your way tomorrow.My puller has 5or6 pulls on it,threads are way to worn and it’s not working as it should.For $22.00 it should have lasted another 5or 6 pulls.I’ll get a new puller on the way,get the original rotor off and heading your way most likely in a week.Rather than revert to the old methods of rotor removal that either worked or ruined crankshafts ,I’ll let you know when it’s on the way.

 

[Jim]

Alternatively... I could wind one of my cores and ship it and a puller,You can send the puller back when you send me the core. Saves you buying a new puller unless, you just rather buy one for future projects. Your choice?

 

[magoo66]

Alternatively... I could wind one of my cores and ship it and a puller,You can send the puller back when you send me the core. Saves you buying a new puller unless, you just rather buy one for future projects. Your choice?

I’m needing a new puller for future projects. I appreciate the offer of using yours.I’ll get this original rotor off and headed your way shortly after my new puller arrives. Thanks

 

[TX650A Van Islander]

Jim, when I finally buy a new rotor from you as part of my self-imposed 2026 preventative maintenance program, will it help stop my bike from vibrating my hands apart?

 

[gggGary]

Jim, when I finally buy a new rotor from you as part of my self-imposed 2026 preventative maintenance program, will it help stop my bike from vibrating my hands apart?

No but electronic ignition seems to help?

 

[TX650A Van Islander]

Just teasing on that of course. The Boyer electronic ignition I have definitely evened things out and made the bike smoother when I installed it a few years ago but want to refurbish the original charging system and need a carb rebuild. I should redo the handlebar mounts too. I've got bad circulation in my hands and the vibes don't help.

 

[gggGary]

Just teasing on that of course. The Boyer electronic ignition I have definitely evened things out and made the bike smoother when I installed it a few years ago but want to refurbish the original charging system and need a carb rebuild. I should redo the handlebar mounts too. I've got bad circulation in my hands and the vibes don't help.

Can't say enough about soft silicone grips and or some sort of "palm wings" to help with hand pain.

Need to redo the handle bar bushings on this one also, flop, flop, flop, but the grips still make it a 100 mile + bike.
Obligatory Jim Content; this 71 has a JIM rewound rotor doing charging duty.
I'm guessing the LED headlight offsets the GPS charging load. ;^)

 

[TX650A Van Islander]

Nice grips. GggGary, that is a sweet setup. Thanks for sharing.
Bringing it back to Jim's thread, just sent you a PM Jim to invest in your service.

 

[Grimly]

The Boyer electronic ignition I have definitely evened things out and made the bike smoother

You noticed that too?
First thing I found with the BB system was the stone cold start-up beat is dead steady.

 

[Jim]

Riding season is almost done for the year. Planning that big "refresh" on your bike over the winter?
Start out next season with a freshly rewound rotor.
That or keep your buddy with a trailer happy so he'll come get you when your battery dies. Seems an easy choice to me.

Details in comment #1 of this thread.

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Still available.
Why not get your own damn Christmas present...

SOLD! Ya snooze ya lose...

 

[BowlingSS]

Thanks Jim.

 

[Jim]

Thanks Jim.

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[Mike G]

Just for being you...

 

[Bob Wegman]

I am planning on ordering one of those rebuilt rotors from Jim if he is still making them. I hope to do a few trips this year on the XS650. I have a spare working rotor and alternator, but it is forty some years old and I am seventy five and can't push motorcycles as good as I used to.

 

[Jim]

Jim if he is still making them.

Yes I am

 

[willis]

Just bought my second unit from Jim for my other XS. Folks this is the way to go. These electronics are getting pretty old. Jim's fees for his services is very reasonable. His product is top notch and he is very prompt in shipping and communications.

Also for those of you who are not familiar with Pirate Ship, this is the only way I ship parts anymore. Free membership and saves a ton on shipping. For reference, my 6x6x6 box to send Jim my core cost me $6.30 to ship from NE Indiana to Jim in KC.

https://ship.pirateship.com/ship

Thanks again Jim!!!

 

[willis]

Installed today. I think it was time from the looks of the old one.

 

[slantedpillow]

Hey Jim, any chance you have an extra kicking around? If not, I'll send you mine to rebuild as soon as I get my puller. I cant PM you because my account is too new

 

[Jim]

It's been 7 yrs of rewinding rotors now. About halfway thru I gave away all my copper to a buddy... so this is about 3-4 yrs worth of rewinds. Prolly close to 100 lbs there. I've always wanted to try my hand at smelting and casting. One of these days...

 

[TX650A Van Islander]

It's been 7 yrs of rewinding rotors now. About halfway thru I gave away all my copper to a buddy... so this is about 3-4 yrs worth of rewinds. Prolly close to 100 lbs there. I've always wanted to try my hand at smelting and casting. One of these days...

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You could cash that in a buy a new used bike! I joke of course but scrap copper is worth a lot these days.