I do not yet own this bike but I am looking at buying it. In the "known problems" thread, there is this:
Stators. Early models suffered from stator failure due to over heating. Later models incorporated an oil cooling system.
What years? On a 80's honda goldwings, you have to drop the engine or put on an external alternator kit which costs $600 and robs you of 6 m.p.g. It is so common of a problem, I don't want to own one. I'm going to South Mexico, and I do not want to face this problem.
So. What years, and what is the fix? Do you need larger stators to take care of accessory lights and gadjets? Should I not add them?
Is there anything else I need to look at closely on this bike?