RMStator vs Electrosport Stator?

[MikeG]

OK, payday is tomorrow, I am buying a new stator for my 750E but am having trouble deciding which one to get. Is the Electrosport worth extra $25? Are there any pros or cons to each?

Lastly, if there's one within 50 miles of Chicago, let me know, I'd probaly pay a premium to go get it faster.

I'm going to replace the r/r with the honda 6 wire unit I have at the same time.

 

[jbs80106]

Never used RMStator...

Never used RMStator...

But replaced my OEM stator with one from Electro which lasted about a season before the wire insulation split just beyond the rubber gasket where they leave stator cover. Resulted in short.

Electro warranteed the stator though and replaced at no charge....

 

[gaillarry]

I've used RM Stators on my GS550 and Honda VT750. They've lasted over 3 years with no problems.

 

[MikeG]

ok, stupid question: is the stator cover gasket the same as the magneto cover gasket?

I'm looking at part number 1148349210 for my GS750EZ

And where can I but a set of hex head screws for this cover?

 

[BassCliff]

ok, stupid question: is the stator cover gasket the same as the magneto cover gasket?

I'm looking at part number 1148349210 for my GS750EZ

And where can I but a set of hex head screws for this cover?

Yes, most parts fiches call it a magneto cover gasket, "GASKET, MAG COVER", or similar.

I've used both the RMStator and the Electrosport stator part. I had to RMA the RMStator part but they guaranteed it, no problem. It's now in my parts stash as a spare. I installed the Electrosport part a couple months ago and so far, so good.

Doesn't Mr.Robert Barr <http://cycleorings.com> sell hex bolts too? There are kits all over the ebay stores, but I've never tried them.

EDIT: Oops, sorry. Mr. Robert Barr sells hex bolts for the intake boots.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[MikeG]

Update: have to applaud RMStator for the customer service thus far. I bought it on Ebay at 9:15am. I called them to confirm the model per their email. Mike from RM called me back five minutes later to verify I had the 16vTSCC and it was shipped by 9:50am. Now that's fast!

 

[BassCliff]

RMStator is cool

RMStator is cool

Update: have to applaud RMStator for the customer service thus far. I bought it on Ebay at 9:15am. I called them to confirm the model per their email. Mike from RM called me back five minutes later to verify I had the 16vTSCC and it was shipped by 9:50am. Now that's fast!

I agree Mr. MikeG. I've talked to RMStator on the phone a few times and they are really nice folks. All the best to you and your bike.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[JayH]

The Electrosport stator that I received didn't have very long leads coming off of it so it wasn't even close to an exact replacement. Instead of lenghtening the leads I changed the routing of the wires. Stator has been working good so far.....

 

[jetta90]

Well,,,,,,,,,,,,,the stator gods are smiling down on the stator suppliers like RMStator and Electrosport..................they're selling a few for sure.............
I just ordered a stator and rectifier from RMStator for my 1984 GS750E myself.
Had several conversations to ensure they were sending the right stator which took a bit longer than expected. Both Sean and Mike seemed knowledgeable and quite willing to spend some time with the customer.
Shipped out today via UPS and got an email with a pro (tracking) number.
So far so good.
Just waiting for the part to come in.

 

[BassCliff]

Cooking with electrons

Cooking with electrons

The Electrosport stator that I received didn't have very long leads coming off of it so it wasn't even close to an exact replacement. Instead of lenghtening the leads I changed the routing of the wires. Stator has been working good so far.....

You are right Mr. JayH. I forgot to mention this. My Electrosport stator had shorter output wires too. It's a good thing my r/r wires were long enough. The RMStator wires were plenty long.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[MikeG]

Just got it. 4 days from CA to IL, not bad. Also jsut got a call that the gasket came into Chicago Cycle so I'll be able to get working on this tomorrow night!

I'm going to do the stator and the r/r at the same time, I'm figuring on 2-2.5 hours, does that sound right?

 

[mighty13d]

Just got it. 4 days from CA to IL, not bad. Also jsut got a call that the gasket came into Chicago Cycle so I'll be able to get working on this tomorrow night!

I'm going to do the stator and the r/r at the same time, I'm figuring on 2-2.5 hours, does that sound right?

depends on your mechanical ability. but I would say that if you take your time and make sure you do everything right, then that would be a fair estimate of time.

 

[MikeG]

Gor up at 8:30 this morning, had a Coke and moved all my stuff to parking lot outside and in the shade.

By 12:30 I was driving down the the Mods vs. Rockers rally in Chicago with my shiny new charging system fully functional \\/

PS, the rally was awesome! 400 bikes, not too many GS's but man there were some nice old Nortons and /5's and /2s and Triumphs, all in all a fantastic day with a huge crown of cool people. I'll look for links tomorrow, there should be some fottage of me zipping fown Ashland in the pack to the after party.

 

[MikeG]

Went for a ride on Monday and halfway through the bike wouldn't start after coming out of a store. Push started it and limped home with the headlight turned off.

Just got the time to look at itW

R/R output to battery terminal shows 40 millivolts on positive and negative, not bad, the r/r is wired direct to the always hot output on the Electrosport with the sense wire on a switched direct connection.

When I connect the DVOM from the the stator wire to the case I get 21-24 ohms on two of the legs. According to the Stator papers I need a new stator.

Any idea as to what would kill a RM stator in just a couple years? I'm thinking it was something to do with the new wiring but don't know what to look for.

This sucks as I have been out of work since Aug. 8th. Anyone have a stator for a 1982 GS750E lying around?

 

[MikeG]

And to follow up, when I get a new stator what do i look for or do to ensure this doesn't happen again? Or are stators just consumables that should expect to burn out every couple years?

 

[Souske]

did you eliminate the headlight loop, as well as replaced the connections to the batt. Feed?

 

[Billy Ricks]

It's possible running without the headlight on fried the stator. I just happened to have done the same thing last year when my battery wasn't charging. My original problem was a battery that came out of a bad batch of Westco AGMs. I figured I'd run without the headlight thinking the battery might charge and that may have contributed to the stator burning its windings.

 

[MikeG]

ah, now I see that running w/o the headlight might be a problem. Well, I'm going to order a new stator as no one seems to have a spare for sale.

I'm not sure on the headlight loop, I'll look at that when I get it apart.

 

[850 Combat]

Check the voltage drop to your switch lead connection too. I have been running it directly to the battery on seven bikes for over two years now with no problems. Also, you should verify that your 5 main bullet connectors are making good contact (I do this by cutting them off and soldering the wires), and that you have grounds to the frame and battery.

 

[MikeG]

Got the stator yesterday and the output wires were only 16ga. Has anyone else seen such thin wires on a stator?

Doesn't matter, I hooked it up and at all RPM's the battery stays at 12.7 no change...FML

I would KILL for a garage, the bike is outside my house in the dark and there's nothing I can do about it. Tomorrow I get to try to work on it in the blazing sun, yeah!