Gen 2 Pulling the stator

[PGunn]

A quick question on this do I have to drain the oil before pulling the stator side cover?

 

I just changed it and by just I mean last weekend. The problem at hand is the bike starter drive is jammed or appears so. The bike was running fine no issues after changing the oil, let it run for a good 1/2 before shutting it down.

 

The starter was turning and all of a sudden a grinding noise from the starter turning and a "Ding" like a steel on steel ding and than everything locked up in all time wise it took about 5 to 10 seconds to come to a halt. I have looked around on the web and it looks (hopefully) like the starter clutch or one of it's screws is the issue and I'm hoping the screw has the gears jammed.

[etcswjoe]

If you do not you will loose a quart or so when you pull it off and some will still come out even if you do drain it.

[PGunn]

Ok thanks....

[Flyinfool]

If you drain your oil into a clean pan there is no reason you can not put it back in.

[Squidley]

On the stator cover you have to drain it all, otherwise when you pull the cover, it's all going to come out regardless.