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83GS550E Bigger Pilot Jets to cure no idle ?

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Update on charging system.

Update on charging system.

So far since i last posted i have been riding the bike on short trips around the neighborhood and the jetting is perfect and consistently idles well and does not die at stop signs anymore that is until the battery starts to drop too much voltage.......

Well it looks like my stator is fried.

I heard that Ricks stators are the most reliable, any thoughts on this? i searched past threads and Ricks seems to be the most recomended.

Thought i would update this thread since one issue can affect so many others.

Since the engine was dying after a short time i finally resolved the carb issues and tested the stator and there is no current from any of the three yellow wires.

Let me know what you think on which stator is best. and thanks.
 
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Glad to hear that the carb issue is finally punched out. Congrats!

I've been lucky with my electrical thus far, so I don't have any experience on the stator front, but I will be watching to see what folks recommend.
 
MelodicMetalGod said:
Glad to hear that the carb issue is finally punched out. Congrats!

I've been lucky with my electrical thus far, so I don't have any experience on the stator front, but I will be watching to see what folks recommend.
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Thanks, i ordered the electrosport stator and a r/r from duanege. I'm doing the coil relay mod and adding a 6 circuit auxillary fuse box so i can add some lights and clean up the harness a bit.

It should start and run better once done, i'll try to post some pics finally.
 
Thought i'd update this thread,

Carbs still very reliable since complete, starts right away idles great.

I did the coil relay mod and the bike runs much stronger and pulls stronger through the gears. Didn't notice a big difference in better starting though.

Winding it out is DEFINETLY much easier now. I used cheap relays ($2.99 from pep boys ) mounted under the right rear panel on the frame to rubber isolated metal brakets ( home depot $1.59 each, 1 inch size ), and utilized 10 guage wire for 87 and 30 of the relays. Over kill maybe but worth it!

I'll post pics of the wiring once i have the new stator in.
 
Update

Update

Wanted to update this thread for those following it.

I replaced the rotor WOW WHAT A COLLOSSAL PITA!!!!!!

The PO had put thread locker on the tapered shaft. Big No No!

Even with the factory tool i had to get a 25 pound weight lifting weight and finally got the rotor off! the factory one is 2 pounds.

The new one is in as is the electrosport stator and a honda r/r.

I installed a digital voltmeter and it works great, i did however install the black sense wire directly to the battery to avoid over charging and it does not go higher than 14.5 volts.

After taking it out for a spin to make sure things were working guess what?..............

You guessed it ANOTHER PROBLEM not with the charging system which thanks to everone's help (especailly those from another thread helping with the puller choice) .

But now the problem is the starter, it immediatly started making this horrible screeching sound.

As i was riding power went to below 9 volts and the bike felt like the clutch was slipping. I had gotten caught in the rain and the bike stalled.

At the light i had to push start the bike to re-start it. On the second attempt it started right up WOW that was easier than i thought. I was sitting on the bike, pushed with my legs popped the clutch in second and it caught! Don't try this running beside teh bike it can get away from you !

Defiently look it up on you tube it really is the easiest way to re-start a bike.

So i pulled my old starter after seeing the battery cooking in it's own juices from the heat and the wires to the starter realy melting before my eyes!!

I have decided to put a big fuse before the starter relay to avoid this kind of melt down in the future, but i still need to know what is the maximum safe amperage draw for this bike.-anyone know???

Waiting on the new starter, once this is done a new rear tire is on the list as are hard bags i'm utilizing military ammunition cases. I'll need to fabricate custom quick release for these though.

Hope this saga is helping those in need.
 
Wow! Sounds like you're restore is not allowing you a life of boredom. ;)

Glad to hear that you're at least able to ride the thing and enjoy it a bit.

Like ya said, one thing after another...of course, eventually, you'll run out of "things" and you'll just have to ride THE thing. Hope you can handle that day when it comes. ;)
 
MelodicMetalGod said:
Wow! Sounds like you're restore is not allowing you a life of boredom. ;)

Glad to hear that you're at least able to ride the thing and enjoy it a bit.

Like ya said, one thing after another...of course, eventually, you'll run out of "things" and you'll just have to ride THE thing. Hope you can handle that day when it comes. ;)
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Ha Ha Ha yeah i don't know what i'll do with myself if i have nothing to do on it!!

Lots of work but i'm gald the break downs don't happen far from home. It is truly an amazing bike though and well worth the effort and time. At least everything i fix makes the bike run and feel better despite the cost.

Thanks for the positive comments they are well recieved!
 
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