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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 04:53 PM
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Took my bike for the 30,000 mile maintenance and the Master tech is telling me that it sounds like i need to replace my Stator and possiable starter!!! He said i wouldn't believe how many he has already changed!! Cost is about 1,200.00. Any suggestions??
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 05:01 PM
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On my 2008, my primary bearing went out at 68,000 miles. I sold it at 71,000 miles with original stator and starter.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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What does a bad stator sound like? did he follow the appropriate testing procedure? Or is he that good?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 05:07 PM
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What leads him to say "sounds like" replace stator? Anyhow, you can replace a boatload of parts yourself for the $1200. If you indeed need a stator and/or a starter, do it all yourself. Replace IPB, compensator, gaskets, tensioner, etc for about $800.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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I am curious what sort of sound a stator makes when going bad? I may be wrong but that "sounds" like BS.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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When you try to start the bike it sounds like the starter is engaging and letting go before the engine starts and then re-engaging. Gears are skipping and grinding. Does not do it every time but 1 out of 5 cranks it will.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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just had mine done on 08 EG Classic - $900.00
 
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When you try to start the bike it sounds like the starter is engaging and letting go before the engine starts and then re-engaging. Gears are skipping and grinding. Does not do it every time but 1 out of 5 cranks it will.
Check starter clutch, check compensator, check ring gear. Sounds like starter clutch.
 
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Do you still have the stock compensator? Because I have had two compensators on two different bikes replaced at roughly the same mileage........Around 35K miles. Both situations sounded very similar to what you described.
 
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If it ain't broke, DON'T FIX IT! Fix the starter (replace it) and move on.
 
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