Stator test questions

[StratJeff]

Hey everyone,

I'm running through the Stator diagnostics (bike won't charge) and have a question about cleaning connections. On Step #2 of the full test (checking red R/R wire), I get a really high number- like 2-3V (test says anything over 0.25V is bad). The ground test (step #3) shows 0.28V, which is above 0.25, but at least in the ballpark. The papers just say to clean the connections, but from what I can tell, there isn't any major grime to deal with.

The big question is whether or not to replace the connections completely. I've included a picture of the red wire connectors and the R/R itself so you can see the condition. The red connectors definitely have a "burnt" color to them, and while running the test, I noticed they were quite hot to the touch. Is this normal? Is this symptomatic of bad connections, or a bad R/R?

I also pulled the fuse box and cleaned some of the dirt off, but everything looks fine there.

Link to pictures

[Brendan W]

It looks burnt. Hot is not good. There is resistance at that connector which is dropping voltage. Bullet connectors are notorious. Replace it with a properly crimped spade type or solder the wires together which requires a bit of technique.

[StratJeff]

Yep, blade connectors are on my list of things to buy.

[tom203]

Yep, blade connectors are on my list of things to buy.

Add a SH-775 r/r to your list.... Did you see this stiff?

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?191795-GS-Stator&p=1630965#post1630965

[StratJeff]

Add a SH-775 r/r to your list.... Did you see this stiff?

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...65#post1630965

I did read up on it, just had a couple questions- is there an install guide anywhere for the wiring? Does it fit the stock mount holes, or do I need to fab up a bracket?

[Steve]

I have not installed one on a bike like yours, but the mounting will not require much work.

Wiring is easy. There are two connectors, one has three wires, the other one has two.
The three stator wires go directly to the terminals in the connector with three terminals.
Do NOT take any detours, such as the stock wiring does, wire them DIRECTLY.
In the connector with two terminals, the one closer to the stator wires is the positive output.
Connect that one to the stock wire that used to connect to your original R/R output.
The farthest terminal is the ground. Connect that to a GOOD ground, whether its a chassis ground, battery negative terminal or your Single Point Ground, if you subscribe to that theory.

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