Stator, The GSR travelling mascot.

[Guest]

So, how does one become worthy of hosting this furry little biker bear? If it's having to replace the part from which his he is named, then I may be in the running. My battery died yesterday and after an afternoon of pushing and bump starting the 850, I made it home to test the stator's output. In short, looks like I have a few more parts to order!

I know Mr Bill had Stator for a while and he's seen a good portion of Southern NM, no doubt partaking in some of the finest green chile from nearby Hatch, NM. I would, however, like to invite him back to The Land Of Enchantment for a visit in Albuquerque. Should he accept, I'll send a PM to his current host with my address.

From the 10,600 foot high Sandia Peak to the Rio Grande valley, Stator is sure to find this an enjoyable place to ride. I'll show him volcanos and grand vistas, mesas and meadows and even share some fine Mexican brew with the little guy. Wait, is he 21 yet?

Anyway, pm being sent in hopes of an accepted invitation.

Hey all.

Stator just called me to the computer.
He was checking his fan mail and saw the invite.

Stator said
Yes

A Little sad he will miss the Saint-jean-Baptiste celebrations on the 24th and Canada day on the 1st.

He cheered right up when reminded that there is beer in NM and he will probably do the 4th of July.

So if there are no objection to this request Stator is Shipping out on Wednesday.

 

[Guest]

Hey all,

I am back.

Stator as been looking at the pictures we took in NM and want me to publish one again.

Technically that picture is taken outside of NM.

Stator-
And post the one with with skull too.

Me-
OK, fine I will.

Stator-
And the cactus.

Me-
OK but it's the last one.

 

[Guest]

Stator couldn't wait and started packing himself.

Me-
I see you are bringing a few of "Lifes-Essentials".
But what is the hurry and why my wrenches?

Stator-
Roger as got electrical problems. I am going to help him.
And the sooner I leave the sooner I get there.


So Stator as gone to the post office and I feel empty.
Felt like I forgot something when I left the counter.

I feel like I just lost him.

Be well little Bear.

 

[Burque73]

He forgot his little kitchen sink, LOL. That's quite a collection he's got there.

I'll take good care of Stator and post an update when he arrives.

 

[Burque73]

Stator arrived safe and sound this afternoon along with a few goodies from up North.

20190615_153218 by Roger, on Flickr

Thank you very much, Daniel! I'll enjoy a brew tomorrow AFTER installing this new satator. Yeah, it was weird how UPS, USPS and FedEx all showed up within a few hours of each other. I'm all set to swap out the fried stator. This little guy sure was curious what all the fuss was about this thing that shared his name. After six years of hanging around these bikes and their owners, surely he's come across one of these before. I showed him anyway...

20190615_161620 by Roger, on Flickr


I decided to drain the old oil prior to this project. Since it sat for a week, a short ride was in order to stir things up a bit.

We may need to get some proper gear for stator, but for now this will do.

20190615_164017 by Roger, on Flickr

Just drained the oil tonight, tomorrow the fun starts.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Wow, ATGATT for a bear; pretty good.

And it's been 6 years that he's been traveling. Wow how time flies

 

[chuck hahn]

He was invited to Norman quite some time ago. Around the end of October would be great. Then he can come join the 4,000 other for the HARVEST CLASSIC weekend down in Lukenbach TX. And as always we would LOVE to see some GSR bikes represented as well.


http://www.harvestclassic.org/

 

[storm 64]

Wow, ATGATT for a bear; pretty good.

And it's been 6 years that he's been traveling. Wow how time flies

Yep, and I'd like to think a little bit of "Flyboy" lives in that bear... r.i.p. flyboy

 

[Burque73]

He was invited to Norman quite some time ago. Around the end of October would be great. Then he can come join the 4,000 other for the HARVEST CLASSIC weekend down in Lukenbach TX. And as always we would LOVE to see some GSR bikes represented as well.


http://www.harvestclassic.org/

I'd been wondering where he'll go next. Didn't think anything would materialize so soon but...

My aunt lives in Sapulpa and I've been itching for a chance to go visit. I'd like to hand deliver Stator to you, Lord willing.

That Harvest Classic looks like a lot of fun. I'm sure Stator would love it!

 

[Burque73]

He sure is motivated! Didn't waste a minute getting to work. Kept asking if I was done with my coffee, finished with breakfast etc.

Hard at work.

20190616_080907 by Roger, on Flickr

If it won't move, get a bigger hammer!

20190616_085715 by Roger, on Flickr

Clever little guy!

20190616_084303 by Roger, on Flickr

I don't thiink he really wants to get his hands dirty. That's OK though, he's come a long way and deserves a break!

20190616_112614 by Roger, on Flickr




Now to remove the old gasket. Ugh!

 

[dorkburger]

Yep, and I'd like to think a little bit of "Flyboy" lives in that bear... r.i.p. flyboy

Any talk of Stator reminds me of Flyboy. Kind of a cool way to live on.

 

[cowboyup3371]

I'm always impressed with the eagerness Stator has at doing things and the way we can get him to stand/sit certain ways to reflect it.

I'm sure Flyboy is smiling every time he "reads" this thread. I too miss hearing from him and reading about Jennifer; we never got to meet but I appreciated his encouragement when I first joined the forum and did any of the work I had to get mine running right.

 

[Guest]

Stator arrived safe and sound this afternoon along with a few goodies from up North.



......


If it won't move, get a bigger hammer!



.....

Glad Stator is in NM for new adventures.

He looked pretty innocent when he got there and then put a hammer to your bike I see. I hid my hammers.

That's him alright. I miss him.


Fridays nights aren't the same any more here.

He used to sneak into the nearby camp-ground, steal beer and flirt with single women.

I don't get to bail him out any more. Or get visits by neighbours, campers nor police officers either. They got to be friends.


Bored.

Sniff.


We will meet again.

 

[gustovh]

Stator was always clowning around when he stayed with me.

we enjoyed relaxing and watching football

and never but never overindulged

miss the little squirt as well.

V

 

[trent]

Anyone know where the idea for Stator got started

 

[bccap]

Anyone know where the idea for Stator got started

Stan In South Africa known as Flyboy.... Sadly he has passed away......

 

[Steve]

Anyone know where the idea for Stator got started

Go to the top of this page, look near the upper-right corner for the list of pages, click on "First", start reading.

Yours was post #1075 in the thread, so it might take a while to do through it. I would suggest making sure your preferences are set to the maximum of 40 posts per page, to minimize the number of page loads you have to do.

I think my favorite post in this thread is #477. Don Pepe at Sturgis. :-\\\

.

 

[Burque73]

Boy, if I don't get Stator out in the wind sometime soon, I'm afraid hell leave without me.

20190628_071330 by Roger, on Flickr

We're tentatively planning a ride to Ruidoso for next weekend. That'll be his next opportunity to get some real ride time. Until then, I'm sure I can find a few interesting places around here. Work keeps getting in the way.

 

[Guest]

So, how does one become worthy of hosting this furry little biker bear? If it's having to replace the part from which his he is named, then I may be in the running. My battery died yesterday and after an afternoon of pushing and bump starting the 850, I made it home to test the stator's output. In short, looks like I have a few more parts to order!

I know Mr Bill had Stator for a while and he's seen a good portion of Southern NM, no doubt partaking in some of the finest green chile from nearby Hatch, NM. I would, however, like to invite him back to The Land Of Enchantment for a visit in Albuquerque. Should he accept, I'll send a PM to his current host with my address.

From the 10,600 foot high Sandia Peak to the Rio Grande valley, Stator is sure to find this an enjoyable place to ride. I'll show him volcanos and grand vistas, mesas and meadows and even share some fine Mexican brew with the little guy. Wait, is he 21 yet?

Anyway, pm being sent in hopes of an accepted invitation.

I was hoping to post the pics I took. Some where in my moving my new wife in and getting rid of useless items, I have been unable to find the SD card with his pictures. Still looking though, there is hope.

 

[Guest]

Stator arrived safe and sound this afternoon along with a few goodies from up North.

20190615_153218 by Roger, on Flickr

Thank you very much, Daniel! I'll enjoy a brew tomorrow AFTER installing this new satator. Yeah, it was weird how UPS, USPS and FedEx all showed up within a few hours of each other. I'm all set to swap out the fried stator. This little guy sure was curious what all the fuss was about this thing that shared his name. After six years of hanging around these bikes and their owners, surely he's come across one of these before. I showed him anyway...

20190615_161620 by Roger, on Flickr


I decided to drain the old oil prior to this project. Since it sat for a week, a short ride was in order to stir things up a bit.

We may need to get some proper gear for stator, but for now this will do.

20190615_164017 by Roger, on Flickr

Just drained the oil tonight, tomorrow the fun starts.

Hope you upgraded to a new Series typ RR while your doing this.