10spd Posted February 14, 2017 #1 Posted February 14, 2017 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
Flyinfool Posted February 14, 2017 #2 Posted February 14, 2017 From the pics it looks like the only damage is the one screw head. Should be an easy fix. If the stator still checks out electrically, I would replace all 3 screws with steel hex socket head screws. Now on the other hand, the cracking of the epoxy on the stator could mean that even if it does check out good, it may not be real long for this world.
10spd Posted February 14, 2017 Author #3 Posted February 14, 2017 I will check into one. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
Venturous Randy Posted February 14, 2017 #4 Posted February 14, 2017 Not good, but you were lucky, it could have been a lot worse. I haven't, but I think some used some blue locktite on these screws. Randy
10spd Posted February 14, 2017 Author #5 Posted February 14, 2017 Not good, but you were lucky, it could have been a lot worse. I haven't, but I think some used some blue locktite on these screws. Randy The tech believes we caught in time. No engine damage. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
Flyinfool Posted February 14, 2017 #6 Posted February 14, 2017 Even the service manual says to use loctite on those screws. The factory sure did.
10spd Posted February 14, 2017 Author #7 Posted February 14, 2017 Even the service manual says to use loctite on those screws. The factory sure did. The only thing I can say is. I have not had any of that torn apart. Whatever happened to it happened before I got the bike. Like I said I'm just glad the mechanic found it before something really bad happened.
Flyinfool Posted February 15, 2017 #8 Posted February 15, 2017 Just looking at the almost stripped screw heads, damaged in the loosening direction, tells me that the stator has been out before. Those screws are really hard to get out so PO may not have used loctite so that it would be easier next time. It should require an impact driver to get them out. Don't forget to examine the magnets in the flywheel real close for metal filing from that worn down screw head.
Condor Posted February 15, 2017 #9 Posted February 15, 2017 Just looking at the almost stripped screw heads, damaged in the loosening direction, tells me that the stator has been out before. Those screws are really hard to get out so PO may not have used loctite so that it would be easier next time. It should require an impact driver to get them out. Don't forget to examine the magnets in the flywheel real close for metal filing from that worn down screw head. I have a small pencil sized LP torch that I use to heat up the screw head. It makes removal much easier....
10spd Posted February 15, 2017 Author #10 Posted February 15, 2017 Just looking at the almost stripped screw heads, damaged in the loosening direction, tells me that the stator has been out before. Those screws are really hard to get out so PO may not have used loctite so that it would be easier next time. It should require an impact driver to get them out. Don't forget to examine the magnets in the flywheel real close for metal filing from that worn down screw head. So far everything is good. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
10spd Posted February 15, 2017 Author #11 Posted February 15, 2017 I forgot to tell you thank you for all the good advice. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
djh3 Posted February 16, 2017 #12 Posted February 16, 2017 Well take this for what you want, but here is my advice. I have a few years as a auto tech. I have worked on my own stuff as long as I have been driving 40+ years. So why did you tear it down this far? Are you doing the work yourself or paying a tech to do it? Do you want to chance having to pay (or do) it again in a few months possibly? I may not have the rite year for your scoot but I think they are all about the same. Anyways Ricks electrical has new stators for about $160 I have used his parts before and they have been a higher charging unit than OEM kawasaki I put it in. So you choose, roll the dice if you want. But my thought is your already there, whats another less than $200 to know you aint going to have issues in 5 weeks or so when its time to ride. My luck would be it would crap out when I'm pulling out the driveway on a trip.
10spd Posted February 17, 2017 Author #13 Posted February 17, 2017 After talking with the owner of the shop. We have decided to leave it in. He took that apart because he found it leaking oil. The previous owner had used rtv silicone instead of a gasket so it was a leaking. As of right now I do not regret taking it to this gentleman. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
Flyinfool Posted February 18, 2017 #14 Posted February 18, 2017 With RTV instead of a gasket I am surprised it even started. You need the gasket thickness to get proper clearance on the starter gear train. I would take a look at the gears to be sure the PO did not grind them down to stop the binding with RTV. I am not sure of the clearances but having no gasket may have been what started the contact with the stator screws.
10spd Posted February 19, 2017 Author #15 Posted February 19, 2017 It did start & run really good. I just wonder how it'll run being right. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
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