Reviving an 82 GS1100GK

[Grimly]

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.

[Burque73]

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.

[Brendan W]

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

[salty_monk]

I've had lots of luck with old stators & SH775's too...

[Grimly]

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.

[GRich]

How did I miss this project?

Glad to see another GK getting back on the road.

[Burque73]

It's a slow moving project, that's for sure.

I ordered some green "dyna coils" that turned out to be fake knock offs of the real thing. It's taken two months to dispute a claim and return them. The seller, Aliexpress, wouldn't let me return them so I went through PayPal and files a claim. Still waiting but at least it's in process.

I also had a setback stripping the old sealer out of the tank. Will wind up repainting it after getting the new liner inside. I've had a Por15 kit in the cabinet for five years. If it's any good I'll use it.

last weekend was supposed to be electrical work. The new (used) SH775 regulator has been here waiting. The weather was just too nice to stay inside though. Looks like winter is finally here to motivate me as the fairing on the GK sure would be nice now. Oh, I grabbed a set of hippo hands from a craigslist seller for $10. Can't wait to try them. Hands have been the hardest part to keep warm without fiddling with wired heated glove liners.

I'll update this thread when I can actually do something productive haha.