How to Hook Up a Stator

A stator is a fixed part of a motor's electrical system that helps to generate current through the ignition. Stators are common on motorcycle and ATV engines. The actual stator is a steel ring wound with interwoven charging coils that are typically made from copper. The stator is wound around the flywheel on the left-hand section of the motor crankshaft. If the stator is damaged, it can prevent the alternator from charging and the engine from starting.

Things You'll Need

  • Socket set
  • Allen wrench
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use the socket set to remove the negative battery cable from the battery of the motor you will be removing. Also remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

    • 2

      Use an Allen wrench to remove the lower fairing bolts on the left-hand side of the crankcase and then remove the lower fairing.

    • 3

      Trace the stator wiring from the alternator cover on the crankcase to the plastic wiring harness and then unplug the wiring harness by hand.

    • 4

      Remove the alternator cover bolts with an Allen wrench and then pull the cover from the side of the crankcase. The stator is mounted on the inside of the alternator cover.

    • 5

      Use the socket set to remove the stator wiring clamp and then use the Allen wrench to remove the retaining bolt. Pull the old stator out and put the new stator in and then replace the retaining bolt and wiring clamp.

    • 6

      Hold the alternator cover back in place against the crankcase, insert the retaining bolts and then tighten them with the socket set.

    • 7

      Plug the stator's electric wiring harness back in.

    • 8

      Re-install the lower fairing. Also replace the negative battery cable and the spark plug wire.