Source for rubber biscuit for stator wires

[koolaid_kid]

Does anyone know where I can get these? I rebuilding stators and putting 16 gauge high-temp wire from the stator to the R/R. I have drilled/cut the holes in the rubber biscuit that seals the oil in the stator cover, but it is ugly and a PITA. Plus I have not been able to safely remove the biscuit from the old wiring harness. I know they are around because Rick's puts them on theirs.
What I would like is a factory source for this biscuit. Second choice would be a source for a sheet of rubber that I could cut myself. I found a 12x12x.250 for $100, but would prefer something a bit more reasonable.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

In the few years that I've been here I've never heard anyone mention a source for that rubber grommet. I had to reuse the original until I put a Rick's stator on my bike. I don't know where Rick's gets theirs. Maybe you can ask them?


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Dogma]

You might have to cast your own out of suitably high-temp silicone.

 

[koolaid_kid]

You might have to cast your own out of suitably high-temp silicone.

Yeah, that was the $100 piece. Sigh.
I don't know how to ask Rick's without raising their ire.
Anyone else?

 

[Steve]

Why would it "raise their ire"? :-k

Simply ask them if the pieces are available and ask how much they are.

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[koolaid_kid]

That's true. If I paid their retail price they should not have anything to complain about. :idea::-k

 

[twr1776]

Couple of ideas here George, I prefer # 2 for you but that's just me. :-\\\

Idea # 1 - Post in the parts wanted section for the used biscuits and stators, I would think there are a bunch of bad stators in most GSers parts collections. I know I have an old stator and biscuit that you are welcome to rebuild.

Idea # 2 - Buy a new stator, use the biscuit and throw the stator away.

 

[Baatfam]

Idea # 2 - Buy a new stator, use the biscuit and throw the stator away.

 

[koolaid_kid]

There is one in every crowd. Too bad you are in my crowd.

 

[SVSooke]

Actually I have a couple of engines with holes in the stator covers.Could get one off and send it to you for shipping.

 

[twr1776]

Just trying to help you out. :-\\\ :twistedevil:

 

[Allie]

Rubber Biscuit

Rubber Biscuit

Rubber Biscuit

 

[koolaid_kid]

Rubber Biscuit

You know, I don't even have to click on the link to know what that is.

 

[Allie]

You know, I don't even have to click on the link to know what that is.

I guess folks have my number 'round these parts...

 

[Steve]

Well, shoot, you're #1, aren't you?

:-k

.

 

[Allie]

Please, not such a lonely number!

 

[koolaid_kid]

Please, not such a lonely number!

Well, it is really going to be cold tonight, at least a 2 dog, perhaps even a 3 dog night...

 

[koolaid_kid]

I appreciate all the responses, but I suspect I was not clear enough in my request/explanation.
First, I have rebuilt some stators.
Second, I despise the 18 gauge wire Suzuki chose in their ultimate cheapness.
Third, I want to use 16 gauge wire. Larger gauge, less loss, less heat, fewer failures (years of experience).
Fourth, I have tried reaming out the factory biscuits with disappointing results. They don't leak, but fitment is tricky, at best. If you ever looked at one, the path is not straight through from one side to the other. It angles, perhaps to minimize leaks?
Fifth, I would like to have some designed from the beginning to use 16 gauge wire.

 

[Allie]

Well, it is really going to be cold tonight, at least a 2 dog, perhaps even a 3 dog night...

Three, for sure.

 

[Steve]

Well, it is really going to be cold tonight, at least a 2 dog, perhaps even a 3 dog night...

Hey, even one dog is plenty ... if you have the right dog.

or

If it gets any colder than that, it's just too darn cold. :-\\\

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