XBBX Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Greetings from my clouded confused mind.....Was out on the Bird when she died a few miles past 70k. Gauges started flaking out due to sub 12v. Shut her off to check battery connections but wouldn't fire after that. Fired after resting for 1 hour. When I got home, I charged the battery and reinstalled. I then put a meter across the battery with the bike running at about 2500 rpm and was not getting charging volts of 13+ DC. I originally thought reg\rec but when I measured the 3 leads from the stator I was not getting 50v AC. I measured resistance of stator coils and was good. Also checked for short to ground-also ok. Went over connectors from stator to reg\rec. I'm thinking I need to replace stator? Easy job but Honda wants $250 for the stator. Maybe I should check boneyard? thx for any reply.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 If you can find one in a junkyard, fine. Otherwise, don't goof around, order a Honda replacement from University Motors or RonAyers. Also......don't know what year yours is, but a late model stator puts out more current, and fits the old ones with some adaptation for the plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Greetings from my clouded confused mind.....Was out on the Bird when she died a few miles past 70k. Gauges started flaking out due to sub 12v. Shut her off to check battery connections but wouldn't fire after that. Fired after resting for 1 hour. When I got home, I charged battery. I then put a meter across the battery with the bike running at about 2500 rpm and was not getting charging volts of 13+ DC. I originally thought reg\rec but when I measured the 3 leads from the stator I was not getting 50v AC. I measured resistance of stator coils and was good. Also checked for short to ground-also ok. Went over connectors from stator to reg\rec. I'm thinking I need to replace stator? Easy job but Honda wants $250 for the stator. Maybe I should check boneyard? thx for any reply.... Just got a stator from University Motors for my 97 for around $150. That + a R1 reg/rec for $50 and you basically have a new charging system for less than what you were quoted for a stator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBBX Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 University Motors? I'll Google it. oh, mines a 98. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 University Motors? I'll Google it. oh, mines a 98. Call there and talk to Mike Barth. Tell him you're a member here in order to get the best pricing. Here's the #... 701-235-6478 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrbear Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Greetings from my clouded confused mind.....Was out on the Bird when she died a few miles past 70k. Gauges started flaking out due to sub 12v. Shut her off to check battery connections but wouldn't fire after that. Fired after resting for 1 hour. When I got home, I charged the battery and reinstalled. I then put a meter across the battery with the bike running at about 2500 rpm and was not getting charging volts of 13+ DC. I originally thought reg\rec but when I measured the 3 leads from the stator I was not getting 50v AC. I measured resistance of stator coils and was good. Also checked for short to ground-also ok. Went over connectors from stator to reg\rec. I'm thinking I need to replace stator? Easy job but Honda wants $250 for the stator. Maybe I should check boneyard? thx for any reply.... Doesnt John at Jaws have stator kits? I got a used reg rectifier if you need one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bird Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Yes he does. I replaced mine with an OEM but I just installed and RR from Jaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02XXCA Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Greetings from my clouded confused mind.....Was out on the Bird when she died a few miles past 70k. Gauges started flaking out due to sub 12v. Shut her off to check battery connections but wouldn't fire after that. Fired after resting for 1 hour. When I got home, I charged the battery and reinstalled. I then put a meter across the battery with the bike running at about 2500 rpm and was not getting charging volts of 13+ DC. I originally thought reg\rec but when I measured the 3 leads from the stator I was not getting 50v AC. I measured resistance of stator coils and was good. Also checked for short to ground-also ok. Went over connectors from stator to reg\rec. I'm thinking I need to replace stator? Easy job but Honda wants $250 for the stator. Maybe I should check boneyard? thx for any reply.... What are you complaining about, atleast it wasn't your tool bungee breaking. That is a major repair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBBX Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 sweet, I'll make a call in the morning.....thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 John, Jaws, carries both the Aftermarket R/R and Stator that are plug and play. Both units are more durable than OEM and the Stators put out slightly higher amperage for those added accessories. I currently have an order in for both the R/R and Stator from him that I will be keeping in Stock at Bike Bits but my first order won't be here for another 2 weeks or so. You can check out pictures of his stuff at www.Jaws-Motorcycles.co.uk Click on the "BlackBird Page" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Found this on Dennis Kirk. Better warranty & cheaper than Mother Honda's................ Rick's Electrix IIRC, Rick's has a 1 year warranty.......OEM was only 90 days Electrex Electrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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