-=> Mark Hofmann wrote to Bill McGarrity <=-


 BM> Here are a few tips for checking the stator...
 BM>

 MH> Thanks for the electrical troubleshooting tips on the stator and
 MH> voltage regulator, Bill.

Welcome... At least you'll know what to look for in the future IF it ever
happens again. :)


 MH> I found out this morning that both the stator and voltage regulator are
 MH> bad. You can smell the burnt up stator when opening the inspection
 MH> cover.

 MH> Not sure if the voltage regulator killed the stator, or a near
 MH> overheating instance I had about a month ago added to it.

 MH> Next time a highway is closed from an accident, I plan on pulling to
 MH> the side and side sooner.

I had the same issue once with cam slack adjusters.  Mine is a 2003 and had the
old spring type.  Got stuck in traffic during the HOTTEST day of the year and
damn near melted them.  They were old so I can't blame it completely on the
heat. Have gear driven now. :) 

 MH> I don't know if that had anything to do with it since it was around a
 MH> month ago.  Either way, this is the first repair on the bike I have had
 MH> since I owned it (8 years).  It is also 10 years old now, so I can't
 MH> complain.

Not bad... :)

 MH> The parts are going to be close to $400, so I'm expecting a $800 repair
 MH> bill.

Sounds about right.  I try and do all the work myself.  J&P Cycles is good for
parts.

 MH> I'm looking at getting an additional bike (HD touring style) in the
 MH> next year or so.  Electra Glide or Ultra Classic most likely.

I have a Heritage now... I'd love to get an '03 Ultra.  As you can see I have
an affection for 100th Anniversary editions.. :)

Be well.. and ride safe...


Bill

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