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Hello all. I need to replace the stator on my 2005 883 low Sportster and don't want to spend the crazy prices that Harley has for their specialized tools. Anybody have any tips, shortcuts or instructions for improvised tools for the job? Links to video clips would be great too! Thanks in advance.
That's a link to my stator thread, which is for solid-mount 5 speeds. I believe the only difference is that on the 04-06 rubbermounts the torque on the crank nut is higher, as I mention.
I would take it to a independent shop, preferably one that has experience with Harleys, this is not an expensive job to do, $250 tops. also consider having your clutch replaced at the same time. Do the 883 clutches have the same problems as the 1200? the clutch has to be removed to do the stator anyway and a clutch kit in only $90.
It's just not worth the trouble of messing it up & having to redo it or worse, 250 ft# is a lot of torque, also I think my mechanic said routing those wires for that thing was a real bitch..
I would take it to a independent shop, preferably one that has experience with Harleys, this is not an expensive job to do, $250 tops. also consider having your clutch replaced at the same time. Do the 883 clutches have the same problems as the 1200? the clutch has to be removed to do the stator anyway and a clutch kit in only $90.
It's just not worth the trouble of messing it up & having to redo it or worse, 250 ft# is a lot of torque, also I think my mechanic said routing those wires for that thing was a real bitch..
You need a new mechanic. I did upgrade my charging system to Cycle Electric, it was easy.
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