Stator, The GSR travelling mascot.

[Highway_Glider]

Mais oui, Monsieur.


I admit to chuckling aloud when I read that sentence. The missing "H" is fairly common with Francophones when speaking English....but you put it in print!
I do not know how may others may have recognized it, but that was a nice touch. Well done!


An aside:

In a few weeks I will learn more about the much-delayed trip to Montreal.
The company still does not have the equipment, but is expecting it by late-February.
Looking forward to seeing you again.

Hey Ron Stator here using HG's account.






I am on the forum nearly everyday. I am very tech savvy.

His "H"s are all over the place.

He puts them where there should be none and removes them willy-nilly. Not even consistent.

It's his Kryptonite.

He does have other problems but overall he is OK. His "Crêpes" are good.

We are looking forward to seeing you here. With your friend.


I got to use the snow blower the other day. Not as much fun as I expected.

Got to go. Feeling sleepy.

When someone mentions yawning you want to do it. You are doing so right now.
That's what snow does to me. Feeling sleepy.


Stator D. Bear

PS If you see spelling mistakes it is because he is helping me with my spelling.

[Highway_Glider]

Wrenching with Stator

Hey all.

Spring is around the corner so Stator and I have been spending some time in the garage.

Stator helped remove the dead starter, change the oil filter and clean the air filter.



The air filter cover didn't seal so well any more as the rubber was crumbling.
So Stator suggested using "That Cr.... camping mattress we were using out West".

Clever bear.



My brother is wintering is Dodge charger in my garage.



He has his parts and came in to wrench as well.

I lost my assistant.

Go figure.



Together they have re-installed the camshaft, timing chain, cover and water pump



My brother told him to get is bandanna off first as jewellery can be dangerous with tools.
So he did and he wore latex gloves to protect his sensitive skin.

Stator said "Not a GS or even a bike but interesting all the same".

[Highway_Glider]

I know all stator's fans are anxious for an update.

So here is a Stator update.

The GK is alive in spite of it doing its very best to stay dead.



We did a flight test followed by an 80km ride.

Stator-
Nothing broke or exploded. And it was dirty from last year.

Stator-
Why are the skirts off?

Me-
We changed a few gaskets and I wanted to see any fresh leaks.
It is also easier to wash the engine without them.
They will go back on after our next ride.

Stator-
The seat almost look good and comfortable.
That pic shows the bike well enough. Now publish the one of me having a whole head.



Stator-
You missed a spot right there

[gustovh]

Nice, looks like Stator has picked up a couple new buttons. He can be picky when it comes to cleaning up the machine.

V

[Highway_Glider]

So the other day Stator says to me "I'm bored".

So I say

Me-
There is one thing with an engine I own that you have never seen....

Stator-
Does it have wheels?

Me-
Yes, two.

Stator-
I'm in.



Stator-
What is this?

Me-
It's a rotor tiller.
For the garden.
It used to belong to my father. It's older than the GK.

Stator-
Nothing is older than your GK.

Me-
Every time that thing start is like an old man getting an erection.

Stator-
What?

Me-
It sweet and sad at the same time.
Sweet that it works and sad because it could be the last time.

Stator-
STOP! Every inch of dirt you turn over is full of yucky worms.



Me-
It's an organic garden.

Stator-
It's a "Wormy-Garden". This one is as big as my foot.



Me-
Or my pinky.



Me-
Look that one is as long as MY foot.



Me-
Stator come back!
We're not done.

[Highway_Glider]

Stator-

First thing first.
I want to state that I am not afraid of worms.
It's just that I prefer them in a bottle from Mexico.

The other day Stator and I went to Ottawa on a day trip.

Stator-
When we're there will we see the Parliament?

Me-
We will ride by it, yes.

Stator-
I mean visit.

me-
No. It just to see family.

Stator-
I wanted to see the gargoyles and the Peace Tower.

Me-
I have been in there 4 times already.

Stator-
What about the War Museum?
I want to see Hitler's car.

Me-
Nope

Museum of Nature?
Science and Technology Museum?
National Gallery?
Museum of History?
The Diefenbunker?

Me-
No, no time.

What about the Museum of Civilization or Aviation and Space Museum?

Me-
Next time we will make time for the Aviation and Space Museum.
I can definitively go back there one more time.
But it's an all day affair that one.

On this trip we will stop at the Hog's Back.

Stator-
We'll see a pig?

Me-
No. It's a....Torrent, a fall, a rapid, a dam, a park. You'll see and like it. I think.
You can run around, chase squirrels, geese, ground hogs. Maybe you can scare tourists by being ferocious.




Me-

GET DOWN FROM THE HANDRAIL!......This side of the handrail this time.

[cowboyup3371]

So has he been invited to travel anywhere by anyone else recently?

[Highway_Glider]

So has he been invited to travel anywhere by anyone else recently?

I have to answer no to that.

I thought Steve would want him back to complete his family trip.
Or certainly another member.

But nothing.
Not a nibble. No PM, no email.

I am doing what I can to keep Stator interested, well stocked in beer and keeping this tread alive.

I will be doing a 3 day trip in 10 days or so....

I have had him for 9 months now.

[storm 64]

Personally, I think he is fine where he's at. Until another member chimes in for his request he can stay in Montreal. Well untill he starts speaking French! Merci Beaucoup 😉

[Burque73]

So, how does one become worthy of hosting this furry little biker bear? If it's having to replace the part from which his he is named, then I may be in the running. My battery died yesterday and after an afternoon of pushing and bump starting the 850, I made it home to test the stator's output. In short, looks like I have a few more parts to order!

I know Mr Bill had Stator for a while and he's seen a good portion of Southern NM, no doubt partaking in some of the finest green chile from nearby Hatch, NM. I would, however, like to invite him back to The Land Of Enchantment for a visit in Albuquerque. Should he accept, I'll send a PM to his current host with my address.

From the 10,600 foot high Sandia Peak to the Rio Grande valley, Stator is sure to find this an enjoyable place to ride. I'll show him volcanos and grand vistas, mesas and meadows and even share some fine Mexican brew with the little guy. Wait, is he 21 yet?

Anyway, pm being sent in hopes of an accepted invitation.

[Highway_Glider]

So, how does one become worthy of hosting this furry little biker bear? If it's having to replace the part from which his he is named, then I may be in the running. My battery died yesterday and after an afternoon of pushing and bump starting the 850, I made it home to test the stator's output. In short, looks like I have a few more parts to order!

I know Mr Bill had Stator for a while and he's seen a good portion of Southern NM, no doubt partaking in some of the finest green chile from nearby Hatch, NM. I would, however, like to invite him back to The Land Of Enchantment for a visit in Albuquerque. Should he accept, I'll send a PM to his current host with my address.

From the 10,600 foot high Sandia Peak to the Rio Grande valley, Stator is sure to find this an enjoyable place to ride. I'll show him volcanos and grand vistas, mesas and meadows and even share some fine Mexican brew with the little guy. Wait, is he 21 yet?

Anyway, pm being sent in hopes of an accepted invitation.

Hey all.

Stator just called me to the computer.
He was checking his fan mail and saw the invite.

Stator said
Yes

A Little sad he will miss the Saint-jean-Baptiste celebrations on the 24th and Canada day on the 1st.

He cheered right up when reminded that there is beer in NM and he will probably do the 4th of July.

So if there are no objection to this request Stator is Shipping out on Wednesday.

[Highway_Glider]

Hey all,

I am back.

Stator as been looking at the pictures we took in NM and want me to publish one again.



Technically that picture is taken outside of NM.

Stator-
And post the one with with skull too.

Me-
OK, fine I will.



Stator-
And the cactus.

Me-
OK but it's the last one.

[Highway_Glider]

Stator couldn't wait and started packing himself.






Me-
I see you are bringing a few of "Lifes-Essentials".
But what is the hurry and why my wrenches?

Stator-
Roger as got electrical problems. I am going to help him.
And the sooner I leave the sooner I get there.


So Stator as gone to the post office and I feel empty.
Felt like I forgot something when I left the counter.

I feel like I just lost him.

Be well little Bear.

[Burque73]

He forgot his little kitchen sink, LOL. That's quite a collection he's got there.

I'll take good care of Stator and post an update when he arrives.

[Burque73]

Stator arrived safe and sound this afternoon along with a few goodies from up North.

20190615_153218 by Roger, on Flickr

Thank you very much, Daniel! I'll enjoy a brew tomorrow AFTER installing this new satator. Yeah, it was weird how UPS, USPS and FedEx all showed up within a few hours of each other. I'm all set to swap out the fried stator. This little guy sure was curious what all the fuss was about this thing that shared his name. After six years of hanging around these bikes and their owners, surely he's come across one of these before. I showed him anyway...

20190615_161620 by Roger, on Flickr


I decided to drain the old oil prior to this project. Since it sat for a week, a short ride was in order to stir things up a bit.

We may need to get some proper gear for stator, but for now this will do.

20190615_164017 by Roger, on Flickr

Just drained the oil tonight, tomorrow the fun starts.