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  • Xyrus
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    Stator Case Question

    I bought a new ride, (as posted in introductions) started working on it today looking for problems. I discovered that the left case cover was covered in silicone concealing a hairline crack from what I guess was a low-side incident. That can be repaired, or replaced BUT upon removal this bracket (see pic below) was loose in the case. Obviously it should be secured to something, but no hardware was found (hope it's not in the crankcase).

    What is it? And how does it mount? Thanks.

  • tkent02
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    • Jan 2006
    • 35571
    • Near South Park

    #2
    Looks like a home made replacement for the one that holds the stator wires out of the spinning parts.
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

    Life is too short to ride an L.

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    • Xyrus

      #3
      Originally posted by tkent02
      Looks like a home made replacement for the one that holds the stator wires out of the spinning parts.
      That does make sense. Because neither my dad or I could figure out how or why it was in there. Will add to the laundry list of parts to order on Monday.

      Thanks!

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      • cowboyup3371
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        • Apr 2010
        • 13996
        • In Ohio Now

        #4
        Make sure you put Loctite on the screws when you put it back in place or you'll lose them again. How is the condition of the rotor?
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        • Xyrus

          #5
          Originally posted by cowboyup3371
          Make sure you put Loctite on the screws when you put it back in place or you'll lose them again. How is the condition of the rotor?
          One of the magnets have a 1/8" chip on one corner. In the pic you can almost see it just about the wire. Otherwise the rest seem fine.

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          • Steve
            GS Whisperer
            • Jun 2005
            • 35924
            • southwest oHIo

            #6
            Originally posted by tkent02
            ... upon removal this bracket (see pic below) was loose in the case. Obviously it should be secured to something, but no hardware was found (hope it's not in the crankcase).

            What is it? And how does it mount? Thanks.
            The tab that is near your thumb goes between the two nubs in the bottom right of the cover. The tab that is going back near your middle finger has a hole in it. There is a machine screw that goes through it and into the hole that is just above those two nubs. The stator wires run along the outer edge of the cover, under this bracket, then out through a half-moon gasket that goes into the recess in the bottom of your picture.


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            • Xyrus

              #7
              Originally posted by Steve
              The tab that is near your thumb goes between the two nubs in the bottom right of the cover. The tab that is going back near your middle finger has a hole in it. There is a machine screw that goes through it and into the hole that is just above those two nubs. The stator wires run along the outer edge of the cover, under this bracket, then out through a half-moon gasket that goes into the recess in the bottom of your picture.


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              Thanks Steve for the description and pic!

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              • Steve
                GS Whisperer
                • Jun 2005
                • 35924
                • southwest oHIo

                #8
                Originally posted by Xyrus
                Thanks Steve for the description and pic!
                That's why we're here.

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                mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                Family Portrait
                Siblings and Spouses
                Mom's first ride
                Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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                • Wingsconsin
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                  • Jan 2013
                  • 1725
                  • Sussex Wisconsin

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Steve
                  That's why we're here.

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                  Oh ..so THAT'S why....




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                  • tkent02
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                    • Jan 2006
                    • 35571
                    • Near South Park

                    #10
                    Steve, why did you quote me quoting someone else's quote?
                    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

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                    • Big T
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                      • Mar 2005
                      • 12388
                      • West Slope, OR

                      #11
                      There's actually two brackets in the case

                      The one Steve is referring to is Z shaped and a long finger, which holds the stator wires away from the rotor

                      The other one spans between the lower hole and the post to the left of it. It fits in the notch in the post. It's essentially a flat bar
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                      • Guest

                        #12
                        Originally posted by tkent02
                        Steve, why did you quote me quoting someone else's quote?

                        What he said and said

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                        • Tomcat

                          #13
                          Ah... 2 brackets.
                          That explains the 2 threaded holes, was wondering about that.
                          Guess it's back to the dealer to add to the "parts on order list" or, I could just make one.
                          Incase you're wondering, that's my hand in the pic which is attached to the brains of the operation (such as they are).

                          Thanks everyone for your insights. Having fun getting my hands dirty in an old school bike. This one's a gem, should be a real nice daily driver for Xyrus.

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                          • Xyrus

                            #14
                            Update!

                            Found the missing screw which was supposed to be holding the bracket in the belly pan. It was quite a relief to find.

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