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Rein
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Take this chance to get a good maintenance free battery. One of the simplest, but most convenient upgrades there are.
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Plasterdog
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I do have one but after only two years... I like the idea of being able to see the levels. There again this is not a well known brand, I can't even remember who made/makes it.
I'll see what YUSA has.
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Rein
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I think the closest YUASA has is maintenance free acids that you add to the batteries, but I'm not sure what that means.
I've been using an AGM battery from Motobatt on my ATV for years, and it's still kicking and cranking plenty since 2004.
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Plasterdog
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Update
Update
Short version:
Bike runs good, bike stops running good, bike stops running.
No electrical power. Grr. Get a tow home (Yea! for AMA/MoTow!).
Buy new Batt + RR + Stator. Parts arrive Friday. Parts go in Saturday.
Bike runs great on Sunday!
Long Version:
Nah! I'd rather go for a ride! :dancing:
Why replace everything?
The Stator was the original, 26 years old.
The RR was a cheapo and may still be good but I want a peace of mind. Why risk another breakdown?
Battery was FUBARed by then (battery tender kept giving me the orange light - red light dance).
The Stator Papers were good but as all my tests kept coming up inconclusive (and a tad inconsistent). I figured I might just as well replace all and be certain.
Tips to replacing the Stator.
When pulling the old stator wires out don't pull the old sleeve leave it in place. Do pull the empty sleeve back leaving enough to pull for the return journey.
The shaft for the starter motor gearing comes out easily and has two washers one in front and one in back, make sure you put them back. Its not hard, just fiddly. Had to turn the the crank shaft to help align the shaft and its housing.
The main retaining piece for the cable off the stator must be repositioned correctly, the clearence 'tween that and the magnet housing thingy is not huge.
Update
Short version:
Bike runs good, bike stops running good, bike stops running.
No electrical power. Grr. Get a tow home (Yea! for AMA/MoTow!).
Buy new Batt + RR + Stator. Parts arrive Friday. Parts go in Saturday.
Bike runs great on Sunday!
Long Version:
Nah! I'd rather go for a ride! :dancing:
Why replace everything?
The Stator was the original, 26 years old.
The RR was a cheapo and may still be good but I want a peace of mind. Why risk another breakdown?
Battery was FUBARed by then (battery tender kept giving me the orange light - red light dance).
The Stator Papers were good but as all my tests kept coming up inconclusive (and a tad inconsistent). I figured I might just as well replace all and be certain.
Tips to replacing the Stator.
When pulling the old stator wires out don't pull the old sleeve leave it in place. Do pull the empty sleeve back leaving enough to pull for the return journey.
The shaft for the starter motor gearing comes out easily and has two washers one in front and one in back, make sure you put them back. Its not hard, just fiddly. Had to turn the the crank shaft to help align the shaft and its housing.
The main retaining piece for the cable off the stator must be repositioned correctly, the clearence 'tween that and the magnet housing thingy is not huge.
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BassCliff
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Hi Mr. Plasterdog,
I've always replaced my r/r when replacing the stator too. But I've never had to remove the starter.
I have done some silly stuff. Like crimping and soldering new connectors at the end of the stator wires only to realize I have to cut them off because I forgot to put the wires in the sheathing.
I have an AGM battery from Yuasa. It's about a year and a half old now and had no problems at all. Haven't given it a thought.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I've always replaced my r/r when replacing the stator too. But I've never had to remove the starter.
I have done some silly stuff. Like crimping and soldering new connectors at the end of the stator wires only to realize I have to cut them off because I forgot to put the wires in the sheathing.
I have an AGM battery from Yuasa. It's about a year and a half old now and had no problems at all. Haven't given it a thought.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
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Plasterdog
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Hey Mr. BassCliff,
(must ask you about where that comes from -do you play a bass, double/guitar/drum/saxaphone/sing, near a precipice? Do you like fishing for wide mouths and your name is similar to that of a large red dog that lives on an island and has his own PBS show?)
Ah... the starter stayed where it was but as the wires from the stator up to the RR etc run through the starter motor housing then hang a sharp right... that's where it gets tight/difficult to push the wires, hence leaving the sleeve/sheath in place makes it very easy to get all three through.
I did manage to forget to slide the rubber seals (for the connectors) onto the first set of wires, not a simple task to do once the soldering is done.
From what I could gather on the i-net was that Yuasa makes the battery for everyone and it gets sold under various brand names. Some for less others for a lot more, I bought mine at the dealership as it was easier and quicker than on line. ($100.00 inc tax etc.)
(must ask you about where that comes from -do you play a bass, double/guitar/drum/saxaphone/sing, near a precipice? Do you like fishing for wide mouths and your name is similar to that of a large red dog that lives on an island and has his own PBS show?)
Ah... the starter stayed where it was but as the wires from the stator up to the RR etc run through the starter motor housing then hang a sharp right... that's where it gets tight/difficult to push the wires, hence leaving the sleeve/sheath in place makes it very easy to get all three through.
I did manage to forget to slide the rubber seals (for the connectors) onto the first set of wires, not a simple task to do once the soldering is done.
From what I could gather on the i-net was that Yuasa makes the battery for everyone and it gets sold under various brand names. Some for less others for a lot more, I bought mine at the dealership as it was easier and quicker than on line. ($100.00 inc tax etc.)