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    Source for rubber biscuit for stator wires

    Does anyone know where I can get these? I rebuilding stators and putting 16 gauge high-temp wire from the stator to the R/R. I have drilled/cut the holes in the rubber biscuit that seals the oil in the stator cover, but it is ugly and a PITA. Plus I have not been able to safely remove the biscuit from the old wiring harness. I know they are around because Rick's puts them on theirs.
    What I would like is a factory source for this biscuit. Second choice would be a source for a sheet of rubber that I could cut myself. I found a 12x12x.250 for $100, but would prefer something a bit more reasonable.

    #2
    Hi,

    In the few years that I've been here I've never heard anyone mention a source for that rubber grommet. I had to reuse the original until I put a Rick's stator on my bike. I don't know where Rick's gets theirs. Maybe you can ask them?


    Thank you for your indulgence,

    BassCliff

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      #3
      You might have to cast your own out of suitably high-temp silicone.
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        #4
        Originally posted by Dogma View Post
        You might have to cast your own out of suitably high-temp silicone.
        Yeah, that was the $100 piece. Sigh.
        I don't know how to ask Rick's without raising their ire.
        Anyone else?

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          #5
          Why would it "raise their ire"?

          Simply ask them if the pieces are available and ask how much they are.

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            #6
            That's true. If I paid their retail price they should not have anything to complain about.

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              #7
              Couple of ideas here George, I prefer # 2 for you but that's just me.

              Idea # 1 - Post in the parts wanted section for the used biscuits and stators, I would think there are a bunch of bad stators in most GSers parts collections. I know I have an old stator and biscuit that you are welcome to rebuild.

              Idea # 2 - Buy a new stator, use the biscuit and throw the stator away.
              82 GS850L - The Original http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ePics067-1.jpg
              81 GS1000L - Brown County Hooligan http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ivePics071.jpg
              83 GS1100L - Super Slab Machine http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...t=DCP_1887.jpg
              06 KLR650 - "The Clown Bike" :eek: http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...nt=SERally.jpg
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                #8
                Originally posted by twr1776 View Post
                Idea # 2 - Buy a new stator, use the biscuit and throw the stator away.
                Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                  #9
                  There is one in every crowd. Too bad you are in my crowd.

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                    #10
                    Actually I have a couple of engines with holes in the stator covers.Could get one off and send it to you for shipping.

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                      #11
                      Just trying to help you out.
                      82 GS850L - The Original http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ePics067-1.jpg
                      81 GS1000L - Brown County Hooligan http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ivePics071.jpg
                      83 GS1100L - Super Slab Machine http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...t=DCP_1887.jpg
                      06 KLR650 - "The Clown Bike" :eek: http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...nt=SERally.jpg
                      AKA "Mr Awesome" ;)

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                        #12
                        Rubber Biscuit

                        Rubber Biscuit
                        "Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."

                        -Denis D'shaker

                        79 GS750N

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Allie View Post
                          You know, I don't even have to click on the link to know what that is.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by koolaid_kid View Post
                            You know, I don't even have to click on the link to know what that is.
                            I guess folks have my number 'round these parts...
                            "Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."

                            -Denis D'shaker

                            79 GS750N

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                              #15
                              Well, shoot, you're #1, aren't you?




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                              sigpic
                              mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                              hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                              #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                              #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                              Family Portrait
                              Siblings and Spouses
                              Mom's first ride
                              Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                              (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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