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kawakid |
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kawakid World Chat Champion
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Posted: 18:58 - 20 Jun 2022 Post subject: Alternator Stator Re-Wire or New from Ebay |
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The stator on my ER6n has died, i've not had this happen before.
In fact after 14 years of owning the bike from new, it was the first time it let me down. Managed to get it about a quarter of a mile from home (its hilly where I live), but a horrible sweaty experience of pushing up hill, even with my 20 year old helping me, it was a challenge.
I've not got any experience on what and where to purchase from so I am looking for recommendations, warnings etc. My bikes been off the road since Friday and its a pain without it tbh.
Anyway, i've seen this on Ebay and the seller does get good reviews and offers a guarantee ~ £90
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233261343971
Electrex are UK made and £108
https://www.electrexworld.co.uk/acatalog/G64.html#SID=200
The official Kawasaki one is about £400
But then i've heard of them being rewired ~ https://www.westcountrywindings.co.uk/services.php
I've also seen really cheap ones for about £40, but i'm thinking its cheap for a reason https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194384897843 . I've seen others with the same picture saying from China and that puts me off.
Any help appreciated. ____________________ I've a twin and a 4. |
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Islander World Chat Champion
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Posted: 19:55 - 20 Jun 2022 Post subject: |
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I've used Electrex parts before and they're very good - and well thought of. That would be my choice. |
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jeffyjeff World Chat Champion
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Posted: 20:16 - 20 Jun 2022 Post subject: |
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After my one bad experience with an aftermarket stator (ElectroSport), I've gone strictly with OEM. However, the idea of rewinding sounds intriguing to me, and I wouldn't hesitate to give that a shot, depending on the physical condition of the OE part.
1998 Honda PC800 - My sample size is one; as they say, your mileage may vary. Aftermarket stator lasted 20,527 miles, about 6 months past the end of the warranty period. When I got it out, I knew instantly why my engine oil was getting so dark, the damn thing was burnt to a crisp. Installed a new Honda stator (made by Hitachi), that one lasted 73,280 miles until it took a shit (but did not burn up like the aftermarket one).
1998 Honda VFR800Fi - OE Stator lasted 68,139 miles until it crapped out. Installed OE Honda stator, which was still going strong when I sold the bike at 117,927 miles.
Bottom line is that if you keep your bike long enough, you are probably going to be replacing the stator at least once. My advice: don't let the warranty influence your decision to go aftermarket. ymmv ____________________ History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of men - BOC |
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Posted: 07:50 - 21 Jun 2022 Post subject: |
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I have used |\west countery whindinngs for years very good but not cheap
I recently fitter pattern whindings mostly fine but some do not produce as much power as OEM
Having changer stator cheak your rec/reg is good and wireing from it to battery is solid you don't want a repeat! ____________________ Dave
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Posted: 11:20 - 21 Jun 2022 Post subject: |
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BTW
Here's Electrex machine winding yer typical 18 bobbin bike stator
makes it look so easy dont it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyRhEE_q-0I ____________________ bikers smell of wee |
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kawakid World Chat Champion
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Posted: 23:04 - 21 Jun 2022 Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone, I've gone with the Electrex , it does seem the sensible option.
Just hope it comes quick.
I've had to do quite a lot of, town/city riding at the moment, something to be honest I don't do very option. I do have a Z750S also, which was/is my summer bike.
It's very good for the pillion I take, but so much wider than the ER6 and I can't filter as well.
I've had one of them weeks, bike chain snapped in Hebden Bridge, new caliper (ceased piston) on the car and then the alternator on the ER.
I'm also used to refuse to contemplate replacing my ER6 as it had never let me down, now I'm thinking, i've had it 14 years. Maybe its time. ____________________ I've a twin and a 4. |
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Posted: 00:06 - 22 Jun 2022 Post subject: |
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Did you check the AC output? I had to rescue my mate last week when his bike wasn't charging. He was talking about replacing the stator too but I got it home and ran a few tests, it turned out to be a bad connection. ____________________ a.k.a 'Geri'
132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 1 year, 306 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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