Can a motorcycle start without a stator?
If the stator is bad, the bike won’t run at all. The stator generates energy for spark. Assuming the air cleaner is clean and other general maintenance has been performed, if the bike won’t kick start but runs as you state, the problem is probably either the spark plug and/or fuel delivery.
Can you drive a motorcycle with a bad stator?
The stator creates voltage that passes through the rectifier. The rectifier provides power for firing the plugs and also re-charges the battery. If the stator is bad, the current will be provided by the battery until it doesn’t have enough to keep the bike and all the electricals running…..which isn’t very long.
How much does it cost to get a new stator?
Create a Battery-op Ignition System for Less Than $50 The cost of a new stator can be hundreds of dollars. Without a good stator, your engine will run poorly or not at all. This solution completely bypasses the stator by using a 12 volt battery to power the ignition system.
What does a stator on a bike do?
The stator is the set of copper coils surrounding the crankshaft. The number of coils varies from bike to bike. Mine had 2. Just a warning, if you have a lighting system, it will not work if you remove the stator. You could find a way to wire the lights up to the battery but I won’t be explaining that.
What to do if you have a bad stator?
Without a good stator, your engine will run poorly or not at all. This solution completely bypasses the stator by using a 12 volt battery to power the ignition system. Everything required can be purchased for under $50. It will work on all contact breaker point engines (old style), and some electronic controlled ignition (newer style) ones.
Do you need a static or dynamic stator test?
We recommend doing a dynamic test if at all possible, but static stator tests are often the only option since so many damaged or worn out stators result in a bike that won’t start. Dynamic and static tests measure the stator differently and yield different results.