1978 Gs 1000 E stator question

[tom203]

Reagrdless off the colour of the 3 wires coming from the stator , they are all the same thing ???

Yes, indeed

Edit; you are eliminating any headlight loop,right?? all 3 stator wires going to the R/R without detours.

[lrgguy]

Yes, indeed

Edit; you are eliminating any headlight loop,right?? all 3 stator wires going to the R/R without detours.

At the moment I am just testing the used stators I picked up .. ontario cycle salvage , took the time with me to search through all his stock , he gave me 3 stators that all look new , for $50 ... im just installing stator in cover to run bike so I can test all 3 to see which I get the best ac volts from at the moment ..

[lrgguy]

Yes, indeed

Edit; you are eliminating any headlight loop,right?? all 3 stator wires going to the R/R without detours.

And untill I get my new R/R ill just leave wiring ass is ..

[lrgguy]

Woowhooo 2 of the 3 stators all checked out good ! Measuring a-b , b-c, c-a while keeping revs at 4000 rpm my numbers were all 64 volts ac on one stator and 66 volts on the 2 nd stator ... both had zero resistance .... so looks like I have a spare stator

[OldVet66]

You're getting there, looking forward to see how it all comes out.

[lrgguy]

You're getting there, looking forward to see how it all comes out.

Thx ... just wondering ? Of these 2 stators which one should I use ? The one that tested a little higher or the onethat tested a little lower ?

[rustybronco]

Whichever one looks the least burnt.

[JTGS850GL]

If they look the same, then the one that tested a little higher.

Either one would probably do OK. You really wont know for sure until the system is under load.

[lrgguy]

Whichever one looks the least burnt.

Neither looked burnt !! Just finnished wiring up the stator .. used the one that tested higher , both stators were identical , so I guess I have a spare ...
I guess I wouldnt be so lucky and this size stator would fit my 650 too ??
78 , gs1000 is running and charging !!
To all that assited , Cant express enough thanks !!

[posplayr]

If they look the same, then the one that tested a little higher.

Either one would probably do OK. You really wont know for sure until the system is under load.

Yes it is unfortunate that it doesn't appear as if he tested leg to ground voltages (poor man's megger test).

[lrgguy]

Yes it is unfortunate that it doesn't appear as if he tested leg to ground voltages (poor man's megger test).

Just back from a 1 hr ride and battery is still full !!
Problem fixed ...

[posplayr]

Just back from a 1 hr ride and battery is still full !!
Problem fixed ...

post your quick test results for confirmation.

[lrgguy]

post your quick test results for confirmation.

#1 - 13.04
#2 - 12.34
#3 -12.98
#4 - 13.01
#5 - 13.08
#6 - 13.06

Did the test twice and my numbers were differant each time ..
Just went to basement and got my new multimeter , did the test twice again and these numbers were consistent close both tests , give or take a volt or 2 ..

[posplayr]

#1 - 13.48
#2 - 12.98
#3 -12.75
#4 - 12.95
#5 - 13.35
#6 - 13.48

You either have very bad R/R connections (probably bad grounds) or a failing stator.

Do the Revised Phase A tests at 5000 RPM.

What are the voltage drops?

BTW the second measurement does not make any sense. Is your headlamp on?

[lrgguy]

You either have very bad R/R connections (probably bad grounds) or a failing stator.

Do the Revised Phase A tests at 5000 RPM.

What are the voltage drops?

BTW the second measurement does not make any sense. Is your headlamp on?

Check my new readings pls . Seems as though my cheep multimeter doesnt give me accurate numbers if meter is rested on bike . Just did test over twice with girlfriend writing numbers down while holding meter , used my new meter which was in the basement .