Should you replace a working Stator before it goes out??
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From: Draper, Utah
Should you replace a working Stator before it goes out??
So my buddy has a 05 Ultra with 50k on it and the stator just went out, the wrench said they tend to go at around 50k-ish. I have 70k on my 07 RG and would hate to have it go out while on a road trip, not only will it put a major damper on the trip but I would be stuck paying the stealer to fix it. What has been the experience on the forum regarding this, I would prefer to change out a stator that may only last a few more thousand miles than have it go out on the road. Your Thoughts
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The new one might last 50 miles. How would you feel about that? New electronics are just as prone to failure as used. One, & I'm only talking about one, of the common failures in stators is the leads from the windings to the plug in the case chafing against the case. The insulator wears off & the stator grounds. If you want to be real pro-active pull the stator & fill the access to the plug with RTV with the leads isolated in the center.
Of course the easy way to handle it is to have a good tow service & get it fixed when it happens.........somewhere between 50 & 1,000,000 miles........<shrug>
Of course the easy way to handle it is to have a good tow service & get it fixed when it happens.........somewhere between 50 & 1,000,000 miles........<shrug>
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Where does it end? I wouldn’t necessarily look at it like a battery that should be replaced every so many years, like out here. I’m thinking you could start replacing a lot of crap on your bike before it goes bad, primary, trans, whatever... In the end it’s a piece of mind but can get expensive. I guess this is why a lot of folks trade up every couple of years, don’t need to worry about any of it…
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Where does it end? I wouldnt necessarily look at it like a battery that should be replaced every so many years, like out here. Im thinking you could start replacing a lot of crap on your bike before it goes bad, primary, trans, whatever... In the end its a piece of mind but can get expensive. I guess this is why a lot of folks trade up every couple of years, dont need to worry about any of it
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