Oil on the stator.

[tntbusa]

I am have a charging issue with my '99 and am checking the stator. I decided to take a quick look at it since I was having a hard time getting the plug apart. When I pulled the cover off there was oil in there. I don't think this is normal but not too sure and if not is there a seal or something I need to replace. Thanks

 

[Chris08Bus]

Normal.

How many miles on that stator? What did the stator windings look like? Shiny copper, dull grey, etc.??

 

[Chris08Bus]

I'm not sure how far along you are with your troubleshooting, but I found this website to be very helpful when I was trying to Ghostbuster an electrical demon on my 04 Honda VFR:

Fault Finding Guide - Motorcycle Electrical Fault Finding Guide - ElectroSport Industries

At the end of the text, there's a link in red for a PDF. This PDF is a very detailed, step by step diagnostic procedure that you can use to nail down the culprit. All you really need is a multimeter and you're good to go.

Hope this helps.

 

[tntbusa]

The bike has about 41k and it is the original stator. The stator looks good except it has a nice coating of oil on it. I will check out that web that site thanks.

 

[Commuta_Busa]

there should be oil on it. There's actualy a small squirter that direct oil at the flywheel and ofcourse the stator as well.

 

[dadofthree]

Normal, even more so if the bikes on the side stand.

 

[tntbusa]

Cool Thanks I was a bit concerned. I really appreciate the quick reply's. Now on to diagnosing the charging prob.