Caltric stator fail

[Greg7]

I actually did pair it with a SH775 after a few recommendations from other users on this forum. Glad to know you have had positive results with Caltric. I haven't read many negative reviews about them but I think i was expecting to get jumped on for buying cheap. This forum is actually pretty great!

In my opinion (for what that's worth), you did not "cheap out" on the stator.

I have installed several Caltric stators, all with good results.
Like any other stator, they will last a LOT longer if you also install an SH775 R/R.

Yeah, a different R/R would not have saved your stator from that damage, but I agree that there must have been something stuck in there when you installed the new stator.

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[Greg7]

Will do thanks! It's an 82 gs1100l. Well the badging says 1100L and the registration and title says 1100GK. Don't know the difference or how to tell what it actually is.

Remind us of your year and model. Maybe put it in your signature.

[Greg7]

I really appreciate the offer! Let me take a few measurements real quick and I'll message you.

Don't remember how or why, but I seem to remember buying a box of GS parts years ago. In that box is a rotor with starter clutch attached. No idea what model it's for or how many poles. Here are some pics. It's missing 1 of the 3 springs in the back of the clutch maybe something else in there. If you can use it, you can have it for shipping cost.

[Greg7]

I measured mine to be about 5.125" in diameter. Seems yours is a little too small. Also looked up the part number from the one pic you posted and it says it fits up to an 850. Thank you again for the offer. That would have been great.

Don't remember how or why, but I seem to remember buying a box of GS parts years ago. In that box is a rotor with starter clutch attached. No idea what model it's for or how many poles. Here are some pics. It's missing 1 of the 3 springs in the back of the clutch maybe something else in there. If you can use it, you can have it for shipping cost.

[93Bandit]

Will do thanks! It's an 82 gs1100l. Well the badging says 1100L and the registration and title says 1100GK. Don't know the difference or how to tell what it actually is.

Engine displacement will be stamped into the engine case, near the oil fill cap. It should say "GS1100."

As for "L" verses "GK," the L is actually a GL, G indicating shaft drive, L indicating "custom." The L models generally have more chrome and a tear drop shaped tank (think about what the typical Harley Davidson tank looks like). Also high long horn type handle bars, and more rake in the forks. They look more like a chopper.

For the GK, G again indicates shaft drive, the K indicates it was a cruiser with a front fairing, saddle bags and trunk. Also, the tank is more rectangular, and larger than the L tank. Handle bars are lower, and less fork rake. Even if your bike doesn't have the fairing, saddle bags and trunk, it's possible a PO took all that stuff off.

Either way, both will have the same engine as far as I'm aware.

Here's a pretty good website detailing most of the GS models. https://www.suzukicycles.org/All-Suz...ki_models.html

[Greg7]

I know it is an 1100. Was just unsure of it being a gl or gk. It was all chopped up by the previous owner but it seems to match your L description better.

[Greg7]

Anyone happen to know what size puller is needed to remove the rotor?

[Steve]

I know it is an 1100. Was just unsure of it being a gl or gk. It was all chopped up by the previous owner but it seems to match your L description better.

Can you post a picture?

If not, can you send one to my e-mail? (e-mail link available by clicking on my username)

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[Greg7]

https://m.imgur.com/nf8Ddxc

Quick one I took the other day while the cover was off the stator. I'll have to take some better ones.

Can you post a picture?

If not, can you send one to my e-mail? (e-mail link available by clicking on my username)

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[93Bandit]

Thats definitely a chopped up L.

Not sure about a puller, I haven't had to do this repair yet. Someone else should know.

[Steve]

I will confirm that is a GL, not a GK. The leading-axle forks and the peanut tank are dead giveaways.

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[wymple]

The culprit is most likely the little metal clip that holds the wiring harness down out of the way at the bottom of the chamber. It sits very close to the things and is easy to not get just right.

[Greg7]

The culprit is most likely the little metal clip that holds the wiring harness down out of the way at the bottom of the chamber. It sits very close to the things and is easy to not get just right.

That all appears to be intact and not messed up. Got a new flywheel. Just waiting for the puller to be delivered but I kinda think its going to take a while coming from Canada. And I have yet to order a new stator. Suppose I should get on that.

[Greg7]

I put the Caltric stator on top of the old stator and it is slightly larger in diameter. And 5 of the coils were longer than the rest of them

[Brendan W]

This is a no name stator stator I fitted for a few weeks while sorting the original.
The only marking is 1K.DSC03473.jpg
Six of the poles have rubbed. Can't say if it was there before or not.