Bringing up an old subject. " The Stator"

[Omega Man]

I've decided against waiting to "borrow" a soldering iron, I'm going to just drop by H-Freight and pick up what I need. When I was a kid I remember using flux, is this still a necesary step? Also, will electrical tape sufice to protect the connection? They have shrink tubing cheap too.

~O~

 

[mcgovern61]

Heat shrink tube is better...tape will come apart from water and change in temps.

 

[dan filipi]

Whichever you choose solder gun or iron get a high wattage.
Mine are dual wattage. The iron is 15/30, 15 watt is for tiny circuit work 30 is good for the stator wires.
My gun is 150/230 watt for getting it down quick.
30 Watt minimum is ok.

 

[danf]

You guys already know I'm nuts but I covered my soldering job with JB Weld before I went to bed after repairing it, the next morning I had a pretty cover over my soldering job, I then covered each wire with electrical tape then all three together..how's that for protection.. JB Weld is an insulator..Shrink wrap works too but it's no where near as fun to apply..Goes on too quickly too. I like to play.. :Egyptian:

 

[quennc]

Well i have to thank all you guys for the input. I just hope when the bike arrives next week that all the work has already been done. Just itching to take this bike out for a ride. A little intimidated by the size but Im sure I'll get over that quick.

 

[mcgovern61]

Don't let the size fool ya....these bikes are pretty well balanced. Justy remember to put your feet down when ya stop! (unless you have stumps for legs like me! :smilie_happy: )

 

[toytender01]

Just a note...when getting solder get flux core not acid core acit core tends to corrode the connections :Egyptian:

 

[Omega Man]

Just a note...when getting solder get flux core not acid core acit core tends to corrode the connections :Egyptian:

Cool, I got the flux core. :Egyptian:

Pics of the repair to follow.

~O~

 

[Andyb]

Well i have to thank all you guys for the input. I just hope when the bike arrives next week that all the work has already been done. Just itching to take this bike out for a ride. A little intimidated by the size but Im sure I'll get over that quick.

Let me be the first to say that she is a beauty. Wow! I really like that. The short shield and the blacked out trim on the fairing really jumped out at me.

 

[Omega Man]

Well the brown color of connector was just the tip of the iceberg. It was 112F yesterday so I didn't take any pics of the repair process, but I did take some of the connector and final repair.

Some are with flash for detail, and some without for pretty colors.









And the final repair, I didn't trust the heatshrink alone, lots of tape on there too.



I do believe the timing of this thread saved my stator. Thanks quennic! :hi: The Omega man owes you a cold beer :beer: As one can see, this was an Epic failure just waiting to happen.

~O~

 

[mcgovern61]

Nice catch ~O~! You may now find that your battery holds up better and a little more power at the higher RPM!

 

[89-300ce]

Wow.

A little resistance is one thing but those leads where close to touching, dead short, instant failure.
You gotta feel good.

Jorg

 

[mcgovern61]

Wow.

A little resistance is one thing but those leads where close to touching, dead short, instant failure.
You gotta feel good.

Jorg

Yeah!.....Unfortunately, this is the weak link in the GL1100 electrical system and many 1100's have exactly the same problem with owners who do not know it yet! Many a battery will be replaced before they find out about this plug.

 

[quennc]

Well i am sure glad i brought the subject up. Hope this helps out alot more owners and soon to be owners of these beautiful classics. And to help out those that plan on looking for one of these dream rides. Knowing what to look for will help out in the long run. I'll let you all know whether mine was taken care of or if it's a little project waiting to happen. 1 more week to go before she arrives. The wait is killing me. :head bang:

 

[Flinx]

I should have used my camera....

I knew my wires were done before I got the bike BUT never thought to actually checkout what kind of job the PO did.... Untill I saw this thread and was tinkering on the bike anyways.
So I thought "Well whats one more thing to put back together with it ripped this far apart?"

Unless you did the job yourself and are 100% sure you did it right CHECK those wires every once in awhile. The PO of my bike spliced in some crap wires by just twisting them together and used tape to hide it, very nice tape job though (probably the reason I didn't check before).

 

[dan filipi]

Good point.
Alot of people don't know how to solder properly.

 

[mcgovern61]

I should have used my camera....

I knew my wires were done before I got the bike BUT never thought to actually checkout what kind of job the PO did.... Untill I saw this thread and was tinkering on the bike anyways.
So I thought "Well whats one more thing to put back together with it ripped this far apart?"

Unless you did the job yourself and are 100% sure you did it right CHECK those wires every once in awhile. The PO of my bike spliced in some crap wires by just twisting them together and used tape to hide it, very nice tape job though (probably the reason I didn't check before).

Good thinking t check! Might have saved you from a fried stator :music: (or pant leg fire!!) :smilie_happy:

 

[skiri251]

Yes, really good thread!

I just looked at mine and the connector is already gone. So PO or PPO or whoever did the job. I guess I should look under those tapes just in case..

As for a good soldering, will shrink tubing act as a strain relief?
I read on Brit Bike forum that (improper?) soldering is not recommended on those vibrate-your-tooth-fillings-off Brit twins. GLs are much smoother but.

JB weld sounds like a good idea.

 

[toytender01]

If soldering wires in a viberation envirement we would have a lot of airplanes falling from the sky (oops I mean a lot more) :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :Egyptian: :Egyptian: :sensored: :sensored: :lazy:

 

[skiri251]

There was one poster he said he worked for NASA and he soldered everything. So maybe if "properly" done?
So generally for airplanes, it's crimping, right?