stator problems

[taylorgaz]

81gs1000g,
Hi there,

Just installed a new electrex stator and done a volt test between the wires at idle and at 4000rpm and im getting no voltage on either. Any one have an idea what might be wrong. Cant figure it out, could it be possible i put it in the wrong way?
Cheers

[cowboyup3371]

Have you looked over the stator papers yet? I know others will have better advice than I but that's a good place to start.

Can you also post pictures of how you connected the wiring?

[taylorgaz]

81gs1000g
Yes i have looked at the stator papers. I didnt connect to the r/r yet i just done the volt test across the three wires. with engine at idle should i be getting around 20 volts? I am getting nothing at all.

[Big Mike]

A quick note to check that you have your meter set correctly. If I understand correctly, you are trying to measure the voltage from the stator. This would be between the wires exiting the stator. Ensure that you have AC set and not DC. ( I have done this and you get a zero reading)

Mike

[argonsagas]

A quick note to check that you have your meter set correctly. If I understand correctly, you are trying to measure the voltage from the stator. This would be between the wires exiting the stator. Ensure that you have AC set and not DC. ( I have done this and you get a zero reading)

Mike

That advice seems to be just about perfect.

If the meter is set correctly, and presuming the meter actually works as it should, then this should give you what you need

If there is still no reading try another meter. If no reading on a second meter you will have to speak with Electrex to get a replacement.....I believe they still give at least a one-year warranty.

[taylorgaz]

A quick note to check that you have your meter set correctly. If I understand correctly, you are trying to measure the voltage from the stator. This would be between the wires exiting the stator. Ensure that you have AC set and not DC. ( I have done this and you get a zero reading)

Mike

81gs1000g,
Cheers Mike,
I had it set on DC , Panic over.

[Steve]

Nice you see you have the situation resolved, but there is yet another thing to verify when replacing your stator.

Most of the '79 and older GS bikes had a 12-pole stator.
I believe that ALL of the '80 and newer GS bikes had an 18-pole stator.
The two are NOT interchangeable.

If all you have available for your older bike is a newer stator, you can change the rotor (the flywheel that also has the magnets) as well, and be OK.

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