| Author | Message | ||
     Kevinaye |
Hey All, I am about to change my stator. The manual says to replace the stator bolts, and I assume it says to replace the primary gasket too. Do I have to do either of these? Do I need any type of gasket/sealer for the stator wires? And Finally,(for now!)does the clutch have to be removed when replacing the stator? Cheers. | ||
| Hughlysses |
I think you could get by without replacing the stator bolts as long as you re-coat your old ones with red Locktite. OTOH new bolts are cheap insurance because if one breaks or backs out you'd wreak havoc in the primary case. People have had pretty good luck reusing the primary gaskets, but for ~$18, I'd replace it rather than risk having to go through the hassle of taking it apart later if it develops a leak. No sealant is recommended for the stator wires, but it's a good idea to coat the rubber plug that the wires pass through where they leave the primary with RTV before you push it into the hole. These things leak occasionally and that's a good way to make it seal tighter. Yes, the crankshaft sprocket, clutch assembly, and primary chain all have to come off at the same time. | ||
| Andymnelson |
The bolts are cheap. ANY higher stress bolt is designed to stretch and should not be reused. Get a primary gasket, clutch cover gasket, inspection cover gasket and a shift shaft seal. You'll spend a total of about $30 and it will be worth doing now, rather than having to tear things apart to do it right later. Of course you'll want some fresh primary oil on hand. I highly recommend a big blob of RTV under the metal plate that the wires pass under (you'll see what I mean when you get in there. The wires get pretty pinched there. I put on RTV, tightened the cover screws only 1 or so threads and let it set up overnight before tightening down all the way. The whole process is really pretty simple, have fun with it! | ||
| Kevinaye |
Thanks for the advice. It's not so much the cost I am worried about. My closest HD dealer is about a 4-5 hr round trip. And they are not really helpful if they don't have parts in stock. I was hoping to do/start this job tomorrow. But I guess I should get the gaskets etc first. I Hope they have some in. What is RTV? I am in Canada maybe we have a different brand name up here??? | ||
| Hughlysses |
RTV = Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone, commonly referred to as RTV. It usually comes in a tube, and is available in multiple colors. For engine applications, they usually have a blue colored variety for most stuff and an orange colored variety for high temperature applications like exhaust manifolds. | ||
| Andymnelson |
Makes sense, I hope they have what you need! Your local auto parts store should have black rtv. It stands for room temperature vulcanization. It's a rubber/polymer high temp sealant. | ||
| 7873jake |
Kevin, They sell RTV at Canadian Tire If you're in Whistler, you might have to go back down to Coquitlam to get it tho! I remember Whistler being in the middle of a beautiful nowhere. | ||
| Kevinaye |
Whistler is a little bit away from civilization, especially when you need HD parts! Thanks for the heads up on crappy tire. I have one about 45 mins away. Definitely helps to know what I am looking for. Is it bad that my Honda only gets ridden when I am waiting for parts for my Buell??? |
