GL1200 custom alternator install My version of "PoorBoy" update

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Well, spent many hours working on this project yesterday, I think there was more @ ace, autozone, homedepot etc. the big problem i faced was the pulley, and being a sunday i had few options. so in the end i found a steel idler pulley, @ 3 inches. popped the bearing and fabricated a centerpiece. I also fabbed a center post with a keyway to fit in center keyway, and also a lip for the belt shield. I modified a piece of the fairing bracket to make room. also cleaned up the alternator and cut off the rear tab. I believe i will be able to use the adjuster that was on the alternator with a bracket. today i will finish the pulley, cut the hole in the covers, mount the alternator, and be done! (I HOPE) raying:
following are pics:

this is the idler i chose:


here is the Center that I fabd from a 12mm nut and 2 washers:


here is the centerpiece welded in:


My bike just waiting anxiously!


here is the alternator and some pulleys i grabbed from the junk yard. they were too big.




Here is the alternator in a bag for protection from metal bits: after i cut off the rear mounting flange.




I will post more pics as i go.

Barry

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UPDATE!
today I took the wing out for it's maiden voyage on my custom alternator install.
after 80 miles I was very happy. I could actually listen to the radio again! and I got home with a full battery for the very first time!. it actually ran better as well. minor issues to address before putting the plastic back on.
1. my custom crank pulley is a bit off, and so i get low rpm vibration. (pretty good considering i didn't machine it!)
2. need to cut out the holes in the timing belt covers.

I am also going to put a relay on the coils to get a more direct power to the coils.
and rearrange the wiring a bit for future addons.

Pictures of all of the steps tomorrow. :claps:

Barry