New stator options

[bakirkwold]

Looks like my stator has a bad winding in it. Do I try to rewind it? I might have the correct magnet wire. Do I buy a used one and hope it works? Or do I buy a new one? What do you guys think? Or does anyone have one I can buy? Thanks!

[cowboyup3371]

You'd do better to buy a new one or get a used one from someone here if you want to ride pretty quickly. Otherwise, you could rewind it. I think Koolaid Kid tried rewinding one but don't know how it turned out. Might want to PM him.

[1_v8_merc]

You can find them on ebay for under $100, new.
I have one, as do many other members, no problems here.

Or you can buy the expensive Ricks brand.

Just depends on your budget.

[bakirkwold]

Thanks guys! If anyone has one PM me thanks!

[tom203]

I got a used one 2 years ago and it still works fine. New ones give you warranty along with chinese wire! Bunch on ebay now

try this ebay item #150789861517
looks clean, other units appear to slighty toasted- I prefer to do my own toasting

more; item #220601793360. #370125705457
I'm not sure if there is a thickness problem with the 850 unit- some I have vary about .1 inch in thickness

[bakirkwold]

Well after way too much thought. I think I am going to get a new one. Is this one okay? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STATOR-F...9f75fa&vxp=mtr

[tom203]

Well after way too much thought. I think I am going to get a new one. Is this one okay? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STATOR-F...9f75fa&vxp=mtr

You tell us. Basscliff had mentioned that he was using a Celtric (?) brand which you probably also saw on ebay.

[pete]

Hmmm that one fits the '83 450's so it *should* but I'd do some measurements first to be sure. If it's too wide or mounts too far out it will impact with the magnet...

I got an Electrex World for mine locally here as it was quick to get a hold of and so far so good.

The only thing to watch out for is the rubber plug the wires go through.

The only one I know of which comes with it is the Ricks' one, so you will need to re-use your existing one on all the others like I did, and it can be a pain to get it off nicely in one piece.

[koolaid_kid]

The pic on eBay shows the grommet present. At that price I would go for it.

[pete]

The pic on eBay shows the grommet present. At that price I would go for it.

Unfortunately the pic for my Electrex World one shows it too... but it ain't the case

[koolaid_kid]

Really? I bought an eBay stator and it showed the grommet and it came with the grommet. I guess you could ask the seller if it comes with the grommet.

[cowboyup3371]

If not I have a spare from an old stator so let me know if you need it. Of course, I'll have to dig through some things first.

[pete]

Really? I bought an eBay stator and it showed the grommet and it came with the grommet. I guess you could ask the seller if it comes with the grommet.

Hmmm... cool, much better than having to struggle with getting the original off! I wasn't too concerned at the time, I just wanted the new stator in ASAP.

[koolaid_kid]

Ricks also sells just the grommet if that is all you want. Seems like they are $5 shipped.

[bakirkwold]

the stator is in. And I did come with the grommet!