bike stalls when I disconnect stator wire.

[harasyn92]

I own a 86 gs 550 and I am currently trouble shooting my charging issue. My manual says to follow to three wires from the stator and unplug them to perform the test. The wire I am disconnecting attaches to a box that says "TR. igniter" on it. Am I unplugging the correct wire?? Thanks.

[SqDancerLynn1]

No
That is the ignition.Look for three wires coming out around the starter. Disconnect them, then start the bike and measure the AC output.

[harasyn92]

thanks for the quick reply.
i know where the stator is but where will the wire be coming out??

[BassCliff]

Hi,

The shiny aluminum cover is the starter cover, right there under the intake ports. The three yellow wires are the stator wires on their way to the r/r unit. They come out from under the starter cover there on the inside edge next to the oil pressure send unit, right under the cam chain tensioner.



See the stator replacement guide on my website for lots more pictures.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff