"Replaced regulator, no avail"
Long story short: I was warned by Steve and other users about the extra "fun" steps for replacing the stator on a 1982 550L. These steps included starter cover, carb, and airbox removal. As a garage-less noob parked on the city streets of Chicago, I wanted to avoid removing these parts at all costs.
That is exactly what happened.
Upon old stator removal, I pulled out only two wires instead of all three. The third wire was intentionally left in place as a future "guide" for the new stator wires.
With the new stator ready to go, I tied the old "guide" wire around the three new stator wires. Duct tape was carefully wrapped around this knot to act as a taper, forming one smooth wire.
(Note: without the smooth taper, the new wires would not feed through the exit hole under the starter cover. Picture feeding one wire through a small hole, then suddenly having four wires trying to bypass the same hole. No bueno. Being gradual was key.)
By pulling out the old "guide" wire, I successfully pulled the new stator wires out with it, straight through the starter cover and out to the R/R.
Happy to report that my bike has been resurrected from the grave. Big shoutout to Steve for his helpful visit and everybody that reached out - you guys rock.
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