OK did my rotor upgrade this morning. Obviously I can weld better than I can take photos. When get home I will take a better photo and post it. I tig welded (2) tacks on each bolt head and used a little 308 stainless rod for filler metal. I am 100% sure I will not have the bolts back out now. Total cost is right at $74.00 for this upgrade. Still waiting for my timken IPB to be able to put back together. I have much more peace of mind now.

 

Nice!!! Was it difficult taking everything apart? Guess you must be good at this whole wrenching thing. I had mine replaced with an 07+ welded stator when mine went out under warranty.. (I had a few days left on the warranty too!! PHEW!!)

 

Adrian it's not too bad to R&R the primary. First time about 2 hrs. After having done it once I can remove the primary in about an hour now. You can do alot to our bikes with a manual, lift and a few tools. To know what tools I need I just start on something and go as far as the tools I have take me then I go purchase what I need to finish.

 

Thanx for the pic.....cant wait to see more....

 

I really wish I knew what stator was in my bike, with a build date 2 months after yours, I'm thinking it may be the 2 piece.

i guess i'll find out eventually..

Thanks, for the pictures, that way i know what im looking at anyway....

 

I'm thinking you don't have a macro lens.

Nice work, what sparked you to go ahead and do this? Is it just a preemptive strike against the stator?

 

Why I opened my primary was, I changed wheels and tires as part of my winter mods. I needed to change the drive belt to accomidate the new rear pully. So since I was already there, I went ahead and preformed a little preventive maintenence. My labor is free to me so why not. $74.00(gaskets,oil etc.to put back together) is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

 

What specialty tools did you need, if any. I know I'll be doing this fix one day. Trying to get as much info. as I can....thanks.

 

To remove the primary you need a primary locking tool. I made mine. A piece of steel 7" long, 1" wide and .5" thick. It wedges between the clutck sprocket and the compensating sprocket so you can remove the bolts.

 

awesome work on this one! when i pull my primay aprt for powder i may have to do the same