Is it normal...

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Is it normal...

27 Sep 2008 11:51 - 27 Sep 2008 22:40

...For the stator cover to get so hot that you cant even touch it?

After riding for about an hour or so, I can place my hand against all of the engine covers (tranny, timing, clutch)for a moment, but the stator cover will take your darn skin off!

I replaced the stator with an old used one a week ago. It is not grounding, and is putting out 50VAC from each line at 4K rpm. Rectifier seems to be working fine... battery new and maintaining proper charge...

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79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
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Re: Is it normal...

03 Jun 2009 12:26

#296039

BUMP> Just remembered, I'm still curios about this one...

Stator cover gets blistering hot! Whats up?

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79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
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03 Jun 2009 14:03 - 03 Jun 2009 14:04

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Is it possible the replacement stator is rated at lower current and is getting overworked? That heat is coming from the windings (wire) itself, and I can't think that kind of temp rise could be normal.

Is it possible the original one was a three phase and the new one is single phase? That would make it work a lot harder.

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