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I know there are lots of threads and pictures of stator jobs and the Stator Papers are a life savor but I just wanted to document my weekend repair and practice posting some pics.
I've rode and repaired snowmobiles for too many years but this is my first motorcycle (mid-life crisis in full swing...) and I am on my second year of riding.
I put a new battery in the bike this Spring because the old one was dead and wouldn't take a charge. I've put on about 1400 miles this summer so I know it had been charging okay up to now (at least good enough). The last couple short rides I went on it seemed to spin over slower than normal before it started so I checked the battery and it was at about 11-1/2 volts. I printed out the Stator Papers and read them a few times to get an idea of what I was up against and did many searches on this forum. I did all the non-running tests and the resistance test showed the failed stator right away. I also gave the battery a good charge and did the running tests and that also showed that there was no charge. I ordered a new Ricks Stator from BikeBandit along with engine gasket and oil filter since it needed a change at the same time. Here is my photo log:
First pic is my new toy
Testing battery and charging
Locate stator wires under seat
Stator wires pulled ready for engine cover removal
shift linkage and engine cover removed
Old stator ready to come out. You may notice several of the windings look dark brown/black compared to the rest
I've rode and repaired snowmobiles for too many years but this is my first motorcycle (mid-life crisis in full swing...) and I am on my second year of riding.
I put a new battery in the bike this Spring because the old one was dead and wouldn't take a charge. I've put on about 1400 miles this summer so I know it had been charging okay up to now (at least good enough). The last couple short rides I went on it seemed to spin over slower than normal before it started so I checked the battery and it was at about 11-1/2 volts. I printed out the Stator Papers and read them a few times to get an idea of what I was up against and did many searches on this forum. I did all the non-running tests and the resistance test showed the failed stator right away. I also gave the battery a good charge and did the running tests and that also showed that there was no charge. I ordered a new Ricks Stator from BikeBandit along with engine gasket and oil filter since it needed a change at the same time. Here is my photo log:
First pic is my new toy
Testing battery and charging
Locate stator wires under seat
Stator wires pulled ready for engine cover removal
shift linkage and engine cover removed
Old stator ready to come out. You may notice several of the windings look dark brown/black compared to the rest
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