Is it made of Gold??

[voyager55]

just browsing parts on dealers websites and noticed a new alternator is around $900!!!
Holy Smokes! What's up with that!!
I know there's cheaper ones on Ebay etc, just shocked at the OEM price Crazy!!

[carl leo]

yes, cheaper ones on ebay but they are experiencing a high rate of failure. i am running one to test the durability but have an OEM safely tucked away in my saddlebag just in case. rebuilds are only as good as the rebuilder,. i have had good and bad results............

[richardb, austin]

I archived this info from this board in 2006:
8/14/06
I didnt see this listed anywhere, so hopefully its not common knowledge:

Here is a list of part number's for the Voyager XII alternator/generator.
The stock Kawasaki part# cross references to the part#s below.
Mitsubishi is the OEM. I'm going to check and see if it' any cheaper from Kubota or Mitsu.

So far I found the Mitsubishi reman for $389.95
Alternator Part #s

Kawasaki – 21001-1121, [/i]210011123, 221001-1083, 21001-1121

Mitsubishi - A7T20199

Kubota – A2TA8277, A002TA8277
John in NJ

I had a starter shop check the Mitsubishi number several years ago and said they could get a new one for I believe $275-300. The $389 would probably be close to todays price. The prices will also vary by area and shop. Kawasaki wanted $700. I'd be afraid to ask now.
I have mentioned trying a starter shop with the Mitsubishi numbers several times both here and the Wyzards forum to folks with alternator problems. Jeff Barnhill
Jeff,
I had my alternator replaced under warranty about 7 months ago and it was $900 for the alternator! Out of warranty now, so I hope it holds up.-Jon
Also, I had success with two rebuilds from Mr. Olivas at A&M Alternator Svc , 2419 Jackson St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 in 2012.

[voyager55]

Do other models use the same alternator?

yes, cheaper ones on ebay but they are experiencing a high rate of failure. i am running one to test the durability but have an OEM safely tucked away in my saddlebag just in case. rebuilds are only as good as the rebuilder,. i have had good and bad results............

[Bob in Tucson]

I also used that rebuild shop in Phoenix about two years ago. It was $130.00 and I have had no problems since.

[ghostler]

I also used that rebuild shop in Phoenix about two years ago. It was $130.00 and I have had no problems since.

A properly rebuilt alternator means they replaced the electrical slip rings, shoes and possibly bearings also, replaced winding if required, should be as good as new. Thanks for letting me know a cost effective route.