I had the stator cover off during the winter, and tried to get the stator off the cover by unscrewing the three screws that held it on (that was before I learned how to disconnect the wires - long story) Anyway, I ended up using an impact screwdriver to try to get those little suckers out (don't laugh please) and at about half way out, one of them broke and jammed itself into the screw hole. The other one broke and came clean off (the lower half is still in the hole securely) And I just stopped trying to loosen the third screw and left it about one full turn out of the hole (if that).
I am wondering if it is possible for the stator to jar loose. I took ahold of the stator and tried to jar it, and it wasn't moving one bit, so I just screwed the side cover back on and said screw it (no punn intended). I don't hear any rattling when I start the bike or ride it, and the battery charges just fine.
I am planning on doing the electrex reg/rect and stator upgrade next year, so I just wonder if this thing will last me until then, and not become loose over the summer. What do you all think?
Thanks,
Chad
Columbus,OH 1978 GS550E
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