Litestar & Pulse Replacement Parts List Print off this handy list and keep with your engine manual. How To Tear Down Your Pulse A Step by Step Primer The turning radius of a Pulse is about 18 feet.
Reproduction Steel Pulse Frame		Check out Bob Hichborn's Webpage Bob makes all steel frame and Outrigger wheel replacement parts to order AND all fiberglass body panels
Fiberglass Body Parts		Contact Bob Hichborn of Florida Bob makes body panels to order
Fiberglass Vertical and Horizontal Aircraft Tail		Contact Mike Grindle of Marion, Indiana at: (765) 662-9950
12 Gallon Replacement Gas Tank		12 Gallon Fuel Tank ..... Contact Barry Soultz - Fairmount, Indiana - (765)677-0068 or (765)661-8511 12 Gallon Fuel Tank........Contact Pete Hatfield of Hatfield Motors
Replacement Glass Windshields		Glass Windshields -- Contact Chuck Furgason of Jackson, Michigan chucknlinda@acd.net
Plastic Canopies		Contact Todd's Canopies of Florida This page discribes removal and replacement of a Canopy
Plastic Head Light and Tail Light Covers		Contact Bob Hichborn of Florida Bob makes these parts to order
Plastic Tail Light Cover		Contact Ron Palmer....1235 Cherokee Dr. Richardson, TX 75080 $45.00 each.
Interior Seats		This Page describes Interior Seats
Body Panels Fasteners		This Page describes Body Panel Fasteners and how to replace them To remove the rear body panels: First......... remove the rear lower panel. This is the one closest to the muffler. Just unscrew all the screws holding it in place. Second......remove the upper rear body panel. It can be removed without taking the canopy off. Before removing the upper rear body panel you must disconnect the tail light connector. The tail lights go with the upper rear panel and the wiring must be disconnected. The connector is located on the left rear side, just above the left rear access door. Third........remove the oval bulk head panel behind the rear seat and package tray. There are screws around the edge holding it in place. Once that panel is out you can see the connector. If you are kneeling inside the Pulse looking to the rear, the connector will be on your right fairly low. Look for the wires. It just unsnaps. Then you can remove all the screws holding the upper rear panel and it will drop. You can then slide it to the rear and off the Pulse.
Pulse Graphics		Make your own Pulse Graphics
Litestar and Pulse TOWBARS		Towbar Plans....make your own
Fiberglass Nose Cone		Contact Bob Hichborn of Florida Bob can fabricate a new Nose Cone for your Pulse. Look inside the wheel well. You'll find 8 bolts/screws in the rear nose cone area. The 4 inner ones are holding the headlight assembly. The 4 outer ones are holding the nose cone onto the Pulse body. Remove the four outer bolts and the nose cone will drop off, leaving the pop-up headlight still attached to the body.
Popup Headlight		1984-1985 Pontiac Fiero Head light These headlight mechanisms came from Pontiac Fieros and are well known to have problems. If yours does not work there are several possibilities. 1. Is the headlight system is getting power? Check your fuses, the multi-pin connector under the right side of the dashboard for continuity. If you get power there, the problem is in the headlight assembly. 2. There is a relay in the assembly next to the actuation motor that may have failed. This keeps the motor from getting the voltage it needs to operate. 3. The actuation motor itself may have failed. If the problem is either 2 or 3, you are in bad shape because the motor cannot be operated with the light down. On the top rear portion of the light, you can see a knob on the top of the actuation motor, which can operate manually by turning the knob. You may have to go to a junk yard and pick up a used headlight assembly.
Battery Holder for the Nose Cone		Contact Bob Hichborn of Florida Bob can fabricate this battery holder
Speedometer		The speedometer and other guages are usually taken from the donor bike and used in the Litestar or Pulse dash. The speedo gear is usually located on the front wheel and a replacement can be obtained from a motorcycle shop or some owners have used a bright LED electronic speedometer from JC Whitney that uses 4 magnets wired to the driveshaft and a magnetic sensor. It was calibrated by following another car at a known speed and adjusting a knob on the back. The problem would be finding a place to mount the magnets on a Pulse. You could replace with a 1976-1981 Yamaha XS360 and XS400 motorcycle speedo. Other owners have used a small LED out of an old computer and using electrical shrink wrap to attach the LED to a flexible tube and aimed it at the speedo which can be calibrated for any size tire. OR.....some owners use a cheap handheld GPS velcroed to the dash.
Ignition Switch		An exact replacement can be found at "Wal-Mart". The part number is UN12140. It is called Universal Ignition Switch. Manufacturer NIEHOFF. Distributer is BWD Automotive, ..... Borge-Warner?
Honda Goldwing Radiator and Fan		Some owners report cooler engine temps by 50% with an alternative product to anti-freeze called ENGINE ICE. This is very expensive since the amount needed to fill the system which includes a long run of hose from the engine to the front windshield area for the defroster.
Yamaha 400cc Engine	1982 Yamaha Maxim 400cc SJ Single overhead cam This is the 400cc RJ engine.	Typical engine -1982 Yamaha SECA 400cc RJ Dual overhead cam or the Yamaha Maxim 400cc SJ Single overhead cam. Some owners report cooler engine temps if they us SYNTHETIC engine oils. AMSOIL 10W/40W Note........ The SJ engine has a kick starter. The RJ engine looks like an sideways H from the top view.
1980 - 1982 Honda 1100cc Engine	This is the typical Honda 1100cc engine.	Typical engine -1980 - 1983 Honda Goldwing engine Oil Capacity Oil only ~ 2.23 qt. Oil & Filter ~ 2.64 qt. Oil Type & Weight SAE ~ 20W/40 type SE (Summer) SAE ~ 10W/30 type SE (Winter) Synthetic ~ 10W/40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil Adding the oil-cooling system increases the oil capacity. Oil Golden Spectro 4 Synthetic/Petroleum Blend Motorcycle Engine Lubricant SAE 10W/40 Fuel ~ Regular
Yamaha Oil Filter		Yamaha P/N 1L9-13440-90 or -91, 1L9-13441-11 Oil Filters are the same for the Seca 400cc RJ and Maxim 400cc SJ engine. The concave side of the filter goes to the outside of the engine block.
Honda Oil Filter		Honda XXXXXXXXX??? Oil Filters ................. The concave side of the filter goes ????????
Honda Spark Plug		Honda 4 cylinder water cooled.........Part # ???.... Plug Gap .023 ~ .028
Yamaha Spark Plug		Yamaha RJ engine NGK P/N D8EA Plug Gap .023 ~ .028 Yamaha SJ engine P/N Champion N-7Y, NGK BP-7ES or Nippon Denso W22EP Plug Gap .023 ~ .028
Yamaha Carburetor	No Image	MIKUNI Yamaha RJ engine BS34 Yamaha SJ engine BS34
Honda Carburetor		MIKUNI Honda...............
Honda Air Filter	No Image	PART NUMBER ???? .........
Yamaha Air Filter	No Image	K&N Filter P/N RB-0500 (Clamp on type) (Used on Yamaha 400cc RJ engine)
Yamaha Ignition System	No Image	Transistor
Yamaha Starter	No Image	MITSUBA RJ Engine ~ P/N SM-7 SJ Engine ~ P/N *****
Yamaha Charging System output	No Image	RJ Engine 14volts/18amps @ 5000RPM SJ Engine 14volts/12amps @ 5000RPM
Yamaha Chain		Link #530 O-ring chain with 101 links (O-ring chains last up to ten times longer)
Yamaha Chain Master Link		Link #530 O-ring master link (Make sure it's the re-moveable clip type in case you have to tow the Litestar/Pulse)
Front Sprocket		16 tooth Yamaha 400cc engine
Rear Sprocket		40 tooth Yamaha 400cc engine Note: Sprocket will may need machining.
All Litestar and Pulse Shocks		(Old Numbers) Monroe Load Leveler 575 (Coil over shocks used front and rear) Gabriel Air-shocks # 729773 *AutoZone P/N 49212 (Used on Front and Rear) (Coil over shocks used front and rear)- Gabriel Air-shocks # 729773 Also check with your local NAPA store More About Shocks
All Litestar and Pulse Front Calipers		1983-1987 Dodge Omni, Renault or AMC Alliance *AutoZone P/N C945 (This is the passenger side caliper. It is used for both the front and rear calipers)
Front Rotor		FRONT ROTOR...Dodge Omni Wearever Brake Rotor....part #YH141268 Aimco......part #5328 NAPA.....part 385885 Raybestos....part #7003 Bendix....part #141268
Front Brake Pads		1983-1987 Dodge Omni, Renault or AMC Alliance AutoZone Some Pulse calipers are from a 1983-1987 Renault Alliance. The pad stock number is MD218. Or from a 1987 AMC Alliance (Passenger Side) - AutoZone P/N C945 Disk brake calipers are the same front and back. MORE ON BRAKES AND REPAIR P/N MD218
Front Rim		13 inch four bolt rim from a 1983-1987 Dodge Omni or AMC Renault Alliance
Tires..... Front		145 or 155 SR 13 Radial (Recommend Michelin 155SR13 XW4 Black wall, this is a symmetrical tire) MORE ABOUT FRONT WHEEL REPAIRS Note: ............... Tire Pressure* ~ 30 to 35 PSI I recommend using 35 PSI on the rear tire if you have the reverse unit. Note: Running a low tire pressure on the rear tire will allow the reverse unit to spin against the tire. MORE ABOUT TIRES
Tires........ Rear		Depending on your engine make and model and year......contact either Yamaha or Honda and ask which tire they recommend. Note: 145 is the width in millimeters - 13 is the rim size in inches Make sure the tire is symmetrical in tread design. The 155 width is the maximum size that will fit without spacing out the rear sprocket and creating chain alignment problems - Yamaha Chain drive models. Tire Pressure ~ 30 to 35 PSI I recommend using 35 PSI on the rear tire if you have the reverse unit. Note: Running a low tire pressure on the rear tire will allow the reverse unit to spin against the tire.
Outrigger tires used on all Owosso built Litestar and Pulse		4.80x8 - Four Bolt 8" Trailer Rim ..... Available at TSC or Walmart Use a high quality 2 or 4 ply tire rated for Highway speed Recommend Carlisle Brand Note: Balance tires to provide for a smooth ride and to prevent repeated excess wear in one spot of the tire. An unbalanced outrigger tire will rotate to the same position during its rest position (no road contact). Each contact with the road will then create excessive wear in one spot on the tire. Run the tire pressure between 10 to 20 PSI for increased tire wear and a smoother ride. The low tire pressure allows the sidewalls to flex thus reducing the scuffing effect/wear.* Note: Running a low tire may require tubes in the tires to prevent the tire from popping off the rim. (I prefer using tubes) MORE ON OUTRIGGER WHEEL ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIRS You can purchase a tire and rim together at Wal-Mart or TSC for about $26.00.
Outrigger tires used on the Scranton, Iowa built Litestar		2.80x2.50-4 Tail wheel TT MCCREARY
Front Wheel Bearings		BEARINGS - Timken Sealed Cone bearing L44600-LA and matching race. (This bearing has a built on seal). Always replace the bearings and races as a matched set. Do not use an old bearing with new race or vice versa Axles.....Seals Cone roller bearings are used in the Pulse and are the same for the front and rear axles. This cone roller bearing is a combo bearing and seal. The seal is bonded to the race of the bearing. So to replace the seal you need to replace the bearing. The cone roller bearing replacement is a TIMKEN L44600L.You should replacing the cone roller bearing with its matching race. Never install a new bearing with an old race or vice versa. Also dont forget to pack the bearing with grease before installing it. Replace the front end bushing with a bronze or Oilite bushing. Your local machine shop can turn these out fairly cheap. The bushings are carrying about 50% of the total load (weight) of the Pulse and the loads are increased when braking is applied. Using rubber, Teflon or any similar type material will pound out in a very short time and created steering problems. STEEL HUB Bob Hichborn of Florida can supply new hub and make adjustments such as, 5 hole for different style wheels, change the offset of the mounting plate for wheels with offsets other than the old Omni wheel. Adjustments can also be made for various mounting plates for different brake rotors. If you get into this you'll need different caliper mounting plates. As long as you maintain the original tire height and width, you can go to a thin, lower profile 14 or even 15 inch wheel.
Outrigger Bearings		Standard trailer replacement bearings. Always replace the bearings and races as a matched set. Do not use an old bearing with new race or vice versa. Bob Hichborn of Florida can supply new steel outrigger support blocks and steel parts.
Master Cylinder		1978-1983 Ford Fairmont without power brakes *Discount Auto Parts P/N 10-1763 A fluid line fitting adapter maybe required.
Steering Box		Left - is the gear reduction type.* Right - Gm 1964-1985 SAGINAW Model #122 Pulse #199 has the SAGINAW steering gear box. This is a true steering gear box. MORE ABOUT STEERING REPAIRS Mullins Steering Gears Steering Boxes The steering linkage is on the right side not the left as when the reduction unit is used.
Steering Wheel	No Image	Mfg. Unknown...... Early Litestars used a Butterfly type wheel from a go-kart....then the factory switched to a round wheel
Reverse Motor		Brushtec MFG. ??? (Do an internet search) They sell many parts for the Honda Goldwing 1800 For repairs ....check with your local alternator repair shop ...they might be able to replace the endcap for under $50.00. That should improve the power. The biggest problem with this setup is the drive cone has a tooth like design, this provides a very small contact area with the tire. If the driver was a slightly treaded roller shape, it might have more surface area against the tire and be much more efficient. The Reverse is only good on level, paved ground. MORE ABOUT REVERSE UNITS
Wiper motor	No Image	MFG. Unknown.....some owners are using only RAINX and find that it works well
Speedometer Gear	No Image	MFG. Unknown....some owners are now using a handheld GPS
Window Weather Strip		Weatherstrip With Built-In Lock-Strip, (Style D) 1/8 " body panel thickness P/N 81ZX2480U

INSURANCE		GEICO CYCLEGUARD ..... liability only policy offered in 2004..... for $200 annually. Phone ..... 1-888-434-2600. GMAC Insurance Touring Riders Insurance..... 800-325-1190....Premium was $274 a year in 2003. Hagerty Insurance ..... Will not insure unless you have been a previous Pulse policy holder with them. State Farm............In 2005 ......$425 per year with an agreed value of $17,000. No milage restrictions. $500 ductable comprehensive/collision w/emergency roadside and uninsured motorist.
Pulse Clothing		Contact Chuck Furgason

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