Stator rebuild

[Guest]

Rearranging my workshop, I came across my old failed stator that I replaced in '94. Is there a possibility it's repairable? Can't for the life of me see where it failed though.

The reason I ask is that I replaced it with a Suzuki stator, not knowing at that time the situation with GS electrical equipment, so I'm wondering if the new one will fail soon. Since the price I paid for the last one from the dealer in '94 was $249 CDN, if there's a rebuildable option to have a spare on hand maybe I should look at it.

[doctorgonzo]

For sure, there have even been guys who rewind them with new wire. Search for stator repair, or stator winding, somethung like that.

[SqDancerLynn1]

If you want to make it a DIY project check this post out

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=100230

[rustybronco]

Check with Matchless, he just did his.

[BassCliff]

Cooking with Electrons,

Hi Mr. Flaggo60,

I have this information squirreled away on my website:

Stator Rewinding

Using the stator rewinding guide in the Garage Section of The GS Resources website, Mr. Nerobro documents his stator rewinding experience in this thread on the GSR Forum.

Let us know how it turns out.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Flaggo60]

Thanks for all that, folks. Funny, I did a search for "stator rebuilding" and "stator" came up and "rebuilding" came up, but I didn't see the two together. I probably should have used "rewiring" instead.

[doctorgonzo]

As an aside (in case you aren't doing this just for fun, because you are a sick, sick gearhead). Aftermarket electrosports are maybe $130.00, so not quite as pricey as your last one.

[bwringer]

Also, there's nothing at all fundamentally wrong with OEM stators. Or OEM regulator/rectifiers.

The trouble with GS electrical systems arises from just one root cause: corroded connectors.


That's not to say you shouldn't re-wind your old stator -- it will be an interesting project and may come in handy someday.

[rudy]

I've thought of doing this too. My stator is still good as far as I know, but you never know when something is gonna go. A little magnetic wire and a whole lot of time. There's no reason why it can't be done.

[Flaggo60]

Having read over the threads and articles, that looks like a ton of work and time if you aren't sure what you're doing . My electrical knowledge is less than basic. I think I've decided that if I need a replacement, I'll buy one from the aftermarket supplier.

Would this stator be of any use to anyone as a basis for a rewind? PM me and I'll arrange to get it to you.

[SqDancerLynn1]

He has the Canadian exchange rate to deal with

[BassCliff]

Cooking with electrons

Hey Mr. Flaggo60,

RMStator is in Canada. They're good to deal with. Links are on my site in the mega-welcome.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Smokinapankake]

I did rewind my own stator using the guide posted on this website. Very helpful information and not at all difficult to do. I think I paid about 12 bucks for the magnet wire. Used 18 gage wire I think. If you do decide to go this route, be sure you count the number of winds on each pole, and rewind accordingly. Mine was about 30 winds each, if I remember correctly. Bought a half pound of magnet wire and had more than enough to do the job.

I bought a new electrosport unit because I chickened out of using my own rewound unit, even though my rewound unit checked out electrically. I though I'd keep it as a spare in the unlikely event the new unit goes out. I've yet to epoxy the whole thing together, but it is available should I need it.

Your hands will be hurting by the time your'e done.

[Flaggo60]

Hey Mr. Flaggo60,

RMStator is in Canada. They're good to deal with. Links are on my site in the mega-welcome.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Thanks Cliff, good lead, I'll chat with them. Cheers.

[rudy]

I'd say that I'd take it off your hands, but my bike came with about 4 other stators. 3 of them the right number of poles for my bike, the other from something else. I may rewind one or more of them. Who knows. After I buy a house this summer, I'll need low cost projects to keep me occupied instead of expensive rebuild projects.