Stator stuck on
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From: Knoxville
It doesn't matter at this point if you destroy it getting it off. It doesn't fit so you're not going to use it anyway and every place I've ever bought an electrical component from won't do a return on them. So accept the fact that you own it and do whatever it takes to get it off without hurting the motorcycle itself.
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From: poway
Assuming that the OP is really saying stator, not sure how a steering wheel puller is going to get it off.
It sounds to me like the OP is trying to get the rubber plug into the slot where it goes to the outside. Isn't there a set screw that need to be removed? I assume the thing was lubed before going in..
It sounds to me like the OP is trying to get the rubber plug into the slot where it goes to the outside. Isn't there a set screw that need to be removed? I assume the thing was lubed before going in..
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From: Sacto
... assuming everything else worked out
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From: Poolville
Assuming that the OP is really saying stator, not sure how a steering wheel puller is going to get it off.
It sounds to me like the OP is trying to get the rubber plug into the slot where it goes to the outside. Isn't there a set screw that need to be removed? I assume the thing was lubed before going in..
It sounds to me like the OP is trying to get the rubber plug into the slot where it goes to the outside. Isn't there a set screw that need to be removed? I assume the thing was lubed before going in..
I never heard any mention of the rubber plug.. He said he was banging the stator on with a rubber mallet.. I could be wrong but that's what I thought I read.. Who knows anymore, my mind is slipping..
Last edited by 98hotrodfatboy; Oct 30, 2023 at 05:29 PM.
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From: poway
I use mine all the time on clutch baskets, I don't see why it wouldn't work to get the stator off.. You just need really long screws or maybe threaded rod even and you will have to tap the mount holes.. Nothing is impossible, You know that Max your machinist..
I never heard any mention of the rubber plug.. He said he was banging the stator on with a rubber mallet.. I could be wrong but that's what I thought I read.. Who knows anymore, my mind is slipping..
I never heard any mention of the rubber plug.. He said he was banging the stator on with a rubber mallet.. I could be wrong but that's what I thought I read.. Who knows anymore, my mind is slipping..
Saw more info, sounds like he beat the stator on and can't get it off.. Your idea will work but I'd replace the stator afterwards as it will likely pull the laminations apart. The screws are only 10-24 typically or about 0.194 diameter.
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Last edited by 98hotrodfatboy; Oct 30, 2023 at 06:54 PM.
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From: Connecticut
Most parts are too expensive to use a hammer on. But I'm believing 80+% of all HD forum posts are trolls. I just can't believe what people do, and don't know the basics.
But then that might have been any of us a long time ago.
(shrug)
But then that might have been any of us a long time ago.
(shrug)
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From: milwaukee
just to let everyone know i was able to get the stator off with a little liquid wrench oil and tugging on either side until i felt a little give. I did not pound that much so it was not on as much as i thought. Lesson learned i knew after using the hammer it was stupid and thats why i stopped . Thanks for the good ideas that i would have used if this did not work
