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    #16
    Originally posted by Burque73 View Post
    Looking into the electrical system now. Under the battery box is what appears to be the original R/R, if not original, certainly a stock unit. I'll need to cut out the headlight loop and reroute the stator wiring to the SH775 that, thanks to Nessism​ is on it's way. Looking at the corroded grounds and melted connectors, I'm wondering if the stator is worth keeping. It's black but doesn't look like any of the poles are melted.

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    When I fitted an SH-775 I deliberately kept the old, blackened and slighty crispy stator in place to see how long it would last under the new, kinder, gentler regime.
    That was in around 2015. It's still there, still charging fine.
    For the last two years I've been thinking it's time to halt the experiment and fit the new stator, but life gets in the way, and it's still working ok.
    ---- Dave

    Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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      #17
      Originally posted by Grimly View Post
      When I fitted an SH-775 I deliberately kept the old, blackened and slighty crispy stator in place to see how long it would last under the new, kinder, gentler regime.
      That was in around 2015. It's still there, still charging fine.
      For the last two years I've been thinking it's time to halt the experiment and fit the new stator, but life gets in the way, and it's still working ok.
      That's certainly a good long stretch. Nine years on an already medium- well done stator is fantastic. Do you remember the manufacturer? Not sure I'd be so lucky given my track record with these things.
      Roger

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        #18
        Originally posted by Grimly View Post
        When I fitted an SH-775 I deliberately kept the old, blackened and slighty crispy stator in place to see how long it would last under the new, kinder, gentler regime.
        That was in around 2015. It's still there, still charging fine.
        For the last two years I've been thinking it's time to halt the experiment and fit the new stator, but life gets in the way, and it's still working ok.
        Do you plan on taking it for a ride anytime soon
        97 R1100R
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        80 GS850G, 79 Z400B, 85 R100RT, 80 Z650D, 76 CB200

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          #19
          I've had lots of luck with old stators & SH775's too...
          1980 GS1000G - Sold
          1978 GS1000E - Finished!
          1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
          1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
          2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
          1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
          2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

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            #20
            Originally posted by Burque73 View Post

            That's certainly a good long stretch. Nine years on an already medium- well done stator is fantastic. Do you remember the manufacturer? Not sure I'd be so lucky given my track record with these things.
            Not sure if it was an aftermarket or OEM stator at that point. It had been replaced previously, but I don't recall with what.
            ---- Dave

            Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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