I started digging in to change my stator the other day and found I needed a huge socket for the compensating sprocket. So, while I am trying to get my hands on one, I was wondering if anyone had any shortcuts or tips for changing the stator on a 90 Evo.

Thanks for any advice.

 

maybe this link would help
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ed-help-3.html

 

Good film but you don't have to take off the inner primary or screw around with the starter jack shaft (unless the seal leaks ) You can use a 1/2 in electric impact tool instead of a 4 foot lever ! When I replace stators I clean the area with brake clean I lub up the plug on the new stator with clear silicon to push it thru the hole in fact I make a seal (silicon ) around the wires from the back of the stator to the plug Let it dry overnight

 

Wow. That link was great and so was the advice. I tried searching but there are so many nooks and crannies in this website it is hard to figure where all the good stuff like this resides. Thanks for the heads up. Feels like I've already done it once!

 

I spent a couple nights on mine when I was changing the engine and in the end found the plastic block the fellow describes how to make is probably the most important tool. Once I had the block installed a long breaker bar was enough to break the compensating nut loose. With my Ultima engine, I do have to take off the inner primary to get to the set screw that holds the plug in place, but the stock Harley engine had a little piece near the stator to hold the plug in place. If I had to do over I would have upgraded to a 3 phase system, maybe some day in the future.

 

Thanks for the photos.. I need to do mine this spring and I feel more confident than ever.

 

Totally agree about the cutting board tool. I messed around for about 2 minutes trying to find something and then just went inside and grabbed one out of the drawer. Wonder how long before my wife realizes it is missing?

Have to put it back together tonight but it shouldn't take that long.

 

Got the stator all changed and everything back together and still had the problem. Really pisses me off that I cannot figure out how to properly use my multimeter. I am going to go pay someone to give me an hour crash course in using it correctly.

Anyway, picked up a new regulator even though I wasn't positive it was the problem and just installed it tonight.... fixed the problem. I basically spent an extra 70 bucks and had the distinct pleasure of crawling around on the cold garage floor changing the stator for nothing. Live and learn.

Now I just have to put the fairing back on and properly route the regulator wire and I can start enjoying the beautiful 75 degree Carolina days.

 

And now you have an extra stator ! If you want to learn how to check the stator with a volt meter let us know

 

Oh, I tried. I followed Dr. Hess's very explicit directions, but that freakin multi-meter never gave me a reading I could understand. My old dial multimeter seemed better, but I am just disfunctional at this tool. I have a friend that can give me a person-to-person crash course on how to use the thing so I don't end up with a room full of extra stators.