[gumbyredd]

I like the Compufiire alternators for reliability. The early 1500 alternators that said 'Made In Japan" on the I.D. sticker on side of alternator were the best stock alternators. If it does NOT say made in Japan on sticker, I assume it is Chinese made.(Not good) I used a alternator from a 1989 Gold Wing for many years, and miles on my 1500s.
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[gumbyredd]

The windings would tend to fracture are on the Chinese made alternators, creating a open circuit.

This created jobs for people like Ken who used to rewind these alternators till he unfortunately passed away a few years ago.