Stator replacement help?

[Raven457]

congrats on a successful repair

 

[BassCliff]

BassCliff, on your webpage, you mention using thread locker, and in this thread you suggested thread sealer. ok, so you confused me a little, but I figured it out and still appreciate the help <ggg>

Hi,

I use thread locker on the screws inside the cover that hold the stator in place.

I use thread sealer on the case bolts.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Jagir]

this may be a stupid stator question

this may be a stupid stator question

Do you need to drain the engine oil to crack open the stator cover?

BTW, congrats on the repair. I'm inspired.

 

[Steve]

Do you need to drain the engine oil to crack open the stator cover?

Not if you put a 2x4 under the left side of the centerstand.
Although the bike will still be stable, it helps to use a strap from the frame or front wheel, back to the centerstand to keep it from accidentally folding.

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[Guest]

I never use anything but a small bowl under the stator. Not that much oil comes out.

 

[Guest]

I never use anything but a small bowl under the stator. Not that much oil comes out.

Should the drained oil be reinstalled?

 

[Jagir]

Should the drained oil be reinstalled?

I need an oil change anyways, but i can only assume that yes, you would reinstall or top up your oil.

 

[arie]

Jagir -

I followed the recommendations of the fine folks here, and did so. I drained via the top drain, not the bottom one. I kept the drain pan under the open case, because it continued to drip ever so slightly, and when completed, re-used the oil. { I had done a change very recently, seemed a shame to waste...

I btw, am no where near as brave as Steve <ggg> { no 2x4 }

 

[Steve]

Jagir -

I followed the recommendations of the fine folks here, and did so. I drained via the top drain, not the bottom one. I kept the drain pan under the open case, because it continued to drip ever so slightly, and when completed, re-used the oil. { I had done a change very recently, seemed a shame to waste...

I btw, am no where near as brave as Steve <ggg> { no 2x4 }

TOP drain?

Bottom drain?

I know of only ONE drain on most bikes, but I think the 650s do have two, but they are both on the bottom of the pan.

By the way, there is NO bravery involved. That bike is still very solid, sitting on the 2x4.

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