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Feb 15, 2015 | 01:21 PM

Gliden

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Question for the mechanics

Is there a quality stator replacement over the stock hd stator?

I see varied makes and manufactures in the jp cycle book.
I'm just wondering what you guys would install in your own bikes if your stator went bad?

Another hd or ?

Thanks for your input.

Feb 16, 2015 | 07:25 PM

Dan89FLSTC

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Feb 16, 2015 | 07:36 PM

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Thanks Dan.
In your opinion better quality over stock I guess?

Feb 16, 2015 | 07:38 PM

Scrmnvtwins

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I have only had to replace 2 in 5 Harleys over 35 years, so I replaced with Original equipment.

Feb 16, 2015 | 07:46 PM

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I have only had to replace 2 in 5 Harleys over 35 years, so I replaced with Original equipment.

Good point.
When both went bad did they just stop putting out ac or did they self destruct in the process and damage anything?

Feb 16, 2015 | 07:54 PM

Smokey Stover

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I'm no mech but I do my own work, Looking at replacing mine because that stupid rubber seal/plug started leaking. I know newer stators come with a new improved seal but would like to look at other options/opinions as well. I did the clean and injected some RTV temp fix, So far not leaking anymore but for how long?...

Feb 16, 2015 | 08:03 PM

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in both failed units the circuit went open with a break in the magnet wire and no longer generated Alternating Current. Basically the stator puts out AC rectified by a diode bridge in your voltage regulator to rectify AC to DC. Start with the manual which I believe asks you to connect a multimeter between each of the stator leads. for AC. Root cause for stator failure is usually a break in the heavy copper magnet wire wrapped on the stator segments, a break in 1 of the wires, or a bad connector.