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<blockquote data-quote="Piper" data-source="post: 50088" data-attributes="member: 840"><p>I realize I am in the very small minority here but if the stator fails on my 83, I am going to just replace the original stator. Parts discounter sells a supposedly updated stator for $89.95 (shipping included) and the stator cover gasket is $18. Removing the engine sounds like a daunting task but is really not that big of a deal. The service manual covers the procedure in depth and with good detail. The Honda dealer that I use in IL, that will still work on the older wings, will do it in one day, although it's costly to have it done. Finding a transmission jack with 4 castering wheels is a must have to slide the engine out just enough to get the stator cover off. I think going this route requires far less time and expense than the auto alternator conversion and I'm not going to go through the time and expense to replace an item that almost never fails more than once in the life of the bike. Also, I talked to a guy in Yuma the other day that once had the poor boy conversion (he has since sold it and he rides an 1800 now) that claims it was very noisy and he could never get used to it.</p><p>There is also the "Rick's" stator option but Dan commented once that they do not have a good record.</p><p></p><p>Here is the description of the Parts Discounter stator,</p><p></p><p>"Niche-1340 is a high quality Heavy Duty replacement stator for your Honda. Niche-1340 replaces your failed unit and provides an 20 percent more power then your factory honda stator with more reliability at lower rpms. Niche-1340 is a plug and play replacement stator, ready to bolt on and plug into your harness, it also includes the factory metal case grommet. As with all our stators we provide installation support after you purchase upon request, quality and performance is guaranteed!"</p><p></p><p>This is just my opinion and for those that go the alternator conversion route, best of luck to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Piper, post: 50088, member: 840"] I realize I am in the very small minority here but if the stator fails on my 83, I am going to just replace the original stator. Parts discounter sells a supposedly updated stator for $89.95 (shipping included) and the stator cover gasket is $18. Removing the engine sounds like a daunting task but is really not that big of a deal. The service manual covers the procedure in depth and with good detail. The Honda dealer that I use in IL, that will still work on the older wings, will do it in one day, although it's costly to have it done. Finding a transmission jack with 4 castering wheels is a must have to slide the engine out just enough to get the stator cover off. I think going this route requires far less time and expense than the auto alternator conversion and I'm not going to go through the time and expense to replace an item that almost never fails more than once in the life of the bike. Also, I talked to a guy in Yuma the other day that once had the poor boy conversion (he has since sold it and he rides an 1800 now) that claims it was very noisy and he could never get used to it. There is also the "Rick's" stator option but Dan commented once that they do not have a good record. Here is the description of the Parts Discounter stator, "Niche-1340 is a high quality Heavy Duty replacement stator for your Honda. Niche-1340 replaces your failed unit and provides an 20 percent more power then your factory honda stator with more reliability at lower rpms. Niche-1340 is a plug and play replacement stator, ready to bolt on and plug into your harness, it also includes the factory metal case grommet. As with all our stators we provide installation support after you purchase upon request, quality and performance is guaranteed!" This is just my opinion and for those that go the alternator conversion route, best of luck to you. [/QUOTE]
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