-=> Mark Hofmann wrote to Bill McGarrity <=-   
      
      
    BM> Here are a few tips for checking the stator...   
    BM>   
      
    MH> Thanks for the electrical troubleshooting tips on the stator and   
    MH> voltage regulator, Bill.   
      
   Welcome... At least you'll know what to look for in the future IF it ever   
   happens again. :)   
      
      
    MH> I found out this morning that both the stator and voltage regulator are   
    MH> bad. You can smell the burnt up stator when opening the inspection   
    MH> cover.   
      
    MH> Not sure if the voltage regulator killed the stator, or a near   
    MH> overheating instance I had about a month ago added to it.   
      
    MH> Next time a highway is closed from an accident, I plan on pulling to   
    MH> the side and side sooner.   
      
   I had the same issue once with cam slack adjusters.  Mine is a 2003 and had the   
   old spring type.  Got stuck in traffic during the HOTTEST day of the year and   
   damn near melted them.  They were old so I can't blame it completely on the   
   heat. Have gear driven now. :)    
      
    MH> I don't know if that had anything to do with it since it was around a   
    MH> month ago.  Either way, this is the first repair on the bike I have had   
    MH> since I owned it (8 years).  It is also 10 years old now, so I can't   
    MH> complain.   
      
   Not bad... :)   
      
    MH> The parts are going to be close to $400, so I'm expecting a $800 repair   
    MH> bill.   
      
   Sounds about right.  I try and do all the work myself.  J&P Cycles is good for   
   parts.   
      
    MH> I'm looking at getting an additional bike (HD touring style) in the   
    MH> next year or so.  Electra Glide or Ultra Classic most likely.   
      
   I have a Heritage now... I'd love to get an '03 Ultra.  As you can see I have   
   an affection for 100th Anniversary editions.. :)   
      
   Be well.. and ride safe...   
      
      
   Bill   
      
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