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Help, tips with stator cover removal and cover (only) replace please.

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Hello all. Im getting closer to getting on the road today.
82' GS 650 GL Shaft: my stator cover was cracked (over the logo) and needed replace. There was no obvious damage to the stator or wires. I now have the new (used) cover and new Suzuki stock gasket.
I was hoping to just unbolt the old cover, Scrape old gasket off, unscrew the stator from the old cover and transfer to the new cover, imstall gasket and cover.
However, I watched a youtube video and the poster metioned (I think) something about having to replace the stator AND cover as one full unit. Is this correct? Is it possible to just move the stator to one cover to the new one and just reinstall (assuming the stator is still good)?

After reading BassCliff's notes on the 850 It seems I can just replace the stator from one cover to the next.

Do I have to install the gasket "dry" or does it require some oil apllied to it before install?

Thanks for any help.
 
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The stator will come out of the cover, should just be held in with a few screws. Maybe a couple of brackets to hold the wires.

The gasket can be installed dry, but it's better to put a very thin coat of oil or grease on both sides. If you do, there is a greater chance that you can reuse the gasket if you have to remove the cover again later on.
 
Also, keep in mind that there is oil behind that cover. If you are not doing an oil change as part of this session, you can avoid siopping any oil by leaning the bike to the right. Just slip a 2x4 under the left leg of the centerstand and it will be just fine.

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Yes, it is much more stable than it looks.

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