ebay stator does it look OK?

[Guest]

I know you need a test meter and it hooked up to the bike but this thing looks like it hasn't been charred and cracked by high heat.

You guys that run risks on electrical bits on ebay does it look worth the anxiety?

[rustybronco]

Jeep, it looks to be an aftermarket stator. if it's cheap enough, it might be worth the try.

what bike do you need the stator for?

[tom203]

I know you need a test meter and it hooked up to the bike but this thing looks like it hasn't been charred and cracked by high heat.

You guys that run risks on electrical bits on ebay does it look worth the anxiety?

I've bought 3 off ebay- yours looks marvelous! less than $20 bucks, it's worth a chance. Besides it would at least make an impressive paperweight!

[JEEPRUSTY]

gs550 1985 its clearly indicated in my location now.
I must get computer skills.

Not sure if I need a sataor mine looks black and nasty with cracks in the insulation. So its a matter of time.

I have major issues with low compression and an apparent coil failure now so I probably should prioritize.

[1_v8_merc]

Looks like aftermarket, judging by the 3 Yellow wires.
(I believe all factory stators had Stripped/multi-color wires, not 3 solid yellows)

It's probably not a eBay stator, because you have exactly 3 holes.
Most eBay/cheap stators have like 6 or 9 holes, because it's a generic stator
and bolts up to many makes and models.
(but I guess there's quite a few people who make em....)

How cheap you getting this for???

[chef1366]

Look at some Kawasaki KZ stators. They do fit and they always look brand new.
Plus they are CHEAP!
I have run one for a few years and it works a treat!

[tom203]

Look at some Kawasaki KZ stators. They do fit and they always look brand new.
Plus they are CHEAP!
I have run one for a few years and it works a treat!

Yeah, I scooped one off 84 kz700 dirt cheap and it looks and checks ok! you just have to lengthen wires.

[chef1366]

Yeah, I scooped one off 84 kz700 dirt cheap and it looks and checks ok! you just have to lengthen wires.

Mine was off a KZ400

[JEEPRUSTY]

Looks like aftermarket, judging by the 3 Yellow wires.
(I believe all factory stators had Stripped/multi-color wires, not 3 solid yellows)

It's probably not a eBay stator, because you have exactly 3 holes.
Most eBay/cheap stators have like 6 or 9 holes, because it's a generic stator
and bolts up to many makes and models.
(but I guess there's quite a few people who make em....)

How cheap you getting this for???

Its OEM the wires on mine are yellow and the connectors are identical.
The guy wants 53.99 so I can wait till it makes its way back on again. I never buy in desperation so I like to look into these sorts of offers to be ready for future breakdowns.

[tom203]

I never buy in desperation so I like to look into these sorts of offers to be ready for future breakdowns.

Me, I just like to have spares to scare off breakdowns. $55 is ridiculous- for 100 bucks you can get new ones with warranty!

[JEEPRUSTY]

Me, I just like to have spares to scare off breakdowns. $55 is ridiculous- for 100 bucks you can get new ones with warranty!

Yeah it seemed steep. I suppose there is no advantage to using an OEM part.

And now we move on to these pistons. Do they look OK?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-GS-GS550-GS550L-Used-Piston-Ring-Kits-1983-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d2c067f40QQitemZ400170581824QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Of course I see some non-running bikes for sale at around 500 and that would cover a lot of parts failure.