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  1. OB-1
    It would be nice if your "fix" was the reason for the longevity of your stator, but it isn't. The stator windings in our bikes are always at maximum current output due to the design of the regulator. The voltage regulator controls the DC system voltage by dissipating the energy above the regulation point as heat, (it shunts the power above the regulation voltage to ground). This is why the regulator looks like a heat sink. Another way to think of the voltage regulator is as a controlled short to ground. As the voltage exceeds the regulation point the regulator begins shorting this power to ground clamping the DC system voltage to the value of the regulation point.
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    There has been some excellent advice give so far. The best of which is to go and shoot as many different hand guns as you can before making your decision. You will likely find that you prefer a different model or caliber than had originally thought you would. I used to to a 1911, .45ACP nut. If it wasn't a 1911 it just wasn't worth carrying. My opinion has changed over the years due to reconsidering the threat I'm likely to face and age related degeneration of my body. Today I carry a high capacity 9mm because I feel that I may have to engage multiple attackers, I'm physically slower than I used to be therefore my reloads are slower and I'd rather not need to reload, and because my wrists can no longer tolerate extended practicing, with a .45ACP. There are no magic calibers, especially in pistols. Decide what role you intend the handgun to fill and then try to shoot as many different models as possible that will fulfill your intended role/purpose.
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    Lane Splitting...

    OB-1 replied to Owen's topic in Watering Hole

    I learned how to ride a street bike in Athens Greece in the late 70's. Splitting lanes was normal and expected. In fact I was chastised more than once by an irate driver for not splitting the lanes as I was taking up space that his car could have been occupying. It was occasionally a bit exciting, but mostly it was just a good way to move through traffic. I have no problem splitting lanes where legal and accepted.
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    IMHO, if you want to see and ride the Black Hills come before or after the Rally. Rally time is party time and there's simply too many other bikes and traffic to enjoy riding the Black Hills. If you want the vendors, bikes, and party time, then be here for the Rally. You just can't enjoy the Black Hills with all the traffic.
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    Prayers sent...
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    Early June can be cool and snowy in the mountains of WY & MT. As far as places to see on your general route, here's a few suggestions: 1. The Needles Highway through Custer State Park. It's near Rushmore. 2. Iron Mountain Road, also near Rushmore. 3. Spearfish Canyon. 4. Bear Tooth Pass, Northeast of Yellowstone. It's worth riding in both directions. 5. Glacier National Park and Going To The Sun Road if you're going that far north. 6. Salmon ID. 7. Almost any part of US 93, US95, & US 12 in ID.
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    Why does the Poll specify pump failures and then list filters as the answers? FWIW: The pump on my bike failed and I replaced it with a Mr Gasket pump for about$40.
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    I don't believe you can get a higher output stator than the one you already have. I don't know what a dealer would charge, but it won't be cheap. Changing the stator is a big job. Basically you have to take everything off the left side of the bike plus the seat and battery box. Probably a 4-6 hour job plus parts. Technically, it's not a difficult job, just time consuming. My problem is that the older I get the less I want to wrench, especially on something with tight work clearances.
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    IMHO the problem is poor design. The pump is basically a solenoid with contacts and is manufactured as cheaply as possible. The contacts are usually what fail which is why a good tap will often make the pump run. IMHO the fuel pump and rear shock are designed to be good enough to make it through the warranty most of the time.
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    Sounds like the fuel pump to me. The fuel pump on these things can become intermittent. My bike experienced similar symptoms a couple of years ago. Fortunately for me the pump finally failed to run at start and the problem became crystal clear. You can replace the stock pump with a Mr Gasket pump for about $40. Yamaha wants considerably more for their's. A number of folks here have used the Mr Gasket pump. A search should find some photos and instructions on the swap.
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    That's a new one to me. I've only been riding street bikes since 78 so I might have missed this bit of news... And I've never experienced it on any of my bikes.
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    Yep, what they all said. It's easier to shed some load than replacing the stator. Replacing the stator is the only way to get more charging power. The Carb Heaters are the about the largest load that "could" be turned off. I haven't put a switch on my Carb Heaters so I can not say for certain that you won't have any issues after turning them off.
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    The headlight on my bike started dimming and brightening back in June. The problem turned out to be a bad stator. One of the stator windings was totally shorted and the other two windings were shorted to a lesser degree. This allowed the charging system to keep up with things until the carb heaters cycled on. The dimming and brightening of the headlight appeared to follow the carb heaters. Changing the stator is a PIA.
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    We have 2005 Taurus and use Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All Season tires. These certainly aren't cheap tires, but they have outstanding traction on wet, snow-covered, gravel, dirt, & mud roads, and have an 80,000 mile tread life warranty. Given where we live and the roads we drive the traction and tread life offered by these tires make them worth the cost to us. YMMV.
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    Those amp ratings are Cranking Amps, not Cold Cranking Amps. The difference is that CCA is at 0F and CA is at 80F. With automotive batteries the only real indication of life expectancy is weight. There is no secret to making a lead-acid battery that has a long life; it takes lead, (thicker plates actually). Lead is heavy and by simple deduction, the battery that weighs the most contains the most lead and "should" last the longest.
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    :sign yeah that:
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    I have used "STA-BIL" fuel stabilizer in my RSV every winter since buying the bike in 06. I have not had any problems with stale fuel or clogged carburetors.
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    So, in other words, you cleverly use the negligence of others to pay for your hobby of rebuilding 1st Gens?:rotf: Just kidding, no offense intended.
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    Nice lookin' bike, but where's the cassette player?
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    Excellent advice! I often ask myself if the perceived wrong is worth killing someone over. I have no desire to harm anyone, but as Randy stated above, we usually don't know who we are dealing with or how they will react. It would be my luck that the guy I decided to educate would escalate the situation to the point where lethal force was required for me to survive the encounter and that's not something I want to happen. Just my opinion...
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    I got my stator from Rick's Motorsports for $160. I got the gaskets and regulator from Parts Shark. The regulator was $66. Parts Shark takes about a week or so to get your parts.
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    I ended up cutting slots in the screw heads with a Dremel and then turning them out with a straight screwdriver. Obviously the screws had to be replaced. I used bolts instead of screws for the replacements.
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    Disconnect the stator, start the bike, and then measure the AC voltage from the stator. There should be more than 20VAC at idle and nearly 100VAC at 3000 or more RPM. Less than 20VAC on any phase indicates a bad stator. Sorry about your troubles. I just went through a similar situation on my 06 RSV. Replacing the stator is not a fun job.
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    Congratulations on the new place! Ruidoso is a beautiful area.
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    Does this mean that Bubber has an excuse?:rotf:
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