Baja Designs High Output Stator Upgrade on 2006 Honda CRF450X - Full Install

Watch me upgrade the stator and regulator/rectifier on my 2006 Honda CRF450X, to upgraded Baja Designs units. I'll show where some of the instructions in the Baja Designs kit fall short, and other helpful tips.

[@gahlyogu4570]

that gasket remove tool is cool i never thought about that

[@trailwayfilms]

Great video man. I'm thinking of doing this to my x so I can run a squadron led, heated grips and a radiator fan. Would this upgrade for what I want?

[@brianmoto427]

Yes, this is what you would need to run those accessories. I did the stator upgrade to help offset the power consumption of a radiator fan and a Baja Designs headlight. It’s a good kit, I recommend it, zero problems since install.

[@trailwayfilms]

@@brianmoto427 awesome thanks very much! Did you have to send your oem stator to them or just buy a new one? Only asking as I'm in the UK

[@brianmoto427]

@@trailwayfilms I sent them the existing OEM one off the bike and had them re-wind it.

[@aaronblanco829]

I just ordered the same radiators, are you happy with those? Any issues? Great video keep them coming!

[@brianmoto427]

They initially arrived bent and I emailed the seller about it. Seller ended up refunding me the entire cost and I carefully bent them back in my vice. So far, the addition of the oversize radiators and the Tusk universal fan have helped tremendously with overheating issues- the bike rarely gets over 210ºF now. Wish I had time to make more videos, this one was just for fun. Maybe someday!

[@hanexio]

Nice video, my bike came with a stator rewind from Baja designs, and a street legal kit. I removed the kit and all switches I added a squadron pro, should I run the light directly from the stator or from the battery?

[@brianmoto427]

Hi Victor. I'm running mine from the battery. I actually have it run through a 12v relay so that I can have switched power via my key switch. If your regulator/rectifier has specific outputs for headlight, I don't see why you couldn't run your light from there. I suppose in theory you may loose out on battery charging potential if you pull current from the Reg/Rec before it has a chance to charge the battery. I'm no expert, so probably best to call Baja Designs to make sure. Good luck with your build and thanks for watching my video.

[@crazybob1954mo]

Hi, Now that the headlight is running on DC power... Have you noticed any difference in the light output of the head light?? OR do you have plans to change/improve the headlight?? Thanks Again...

[@brianmoto427]

Hey Bob, I upgraded the headlight to the Baja Designs Squadron Sport, and wired it along with my radiator fan for keyed power direct from the battery via two relays. Never ran the stock headlight on the new stator, I just terminated those leads on the Oem harness and sealed/tucked them away.

[@crazybob1954mo]

Thanks for the video... Have a question though.... Does Baja Design tell you to replace the 15 amp fuse with a 30 amp fuse?? I find this discomforting.... That wiring on the fuse holder is Not big enough and Is Not rated for 30 amps. Even with the 150 watt stator the Maximum amperage generated is only 11 amps. There is NO need to use a 30 amp fuse. Sadly, I find a lot of their engineering information to Not be of the highest caliber.... And Yes, I do have an engineering degree and was Superintendent of Process Control Engineering for The Dow Chemical Company..

[@brianmoto427]

Yes, the 30A fuse is per Baja Designs instructions. I certainly don’t disagree with you, particularly on the mechanical engineering side, as their instructions and fitment of the squadron light and the regulator/rectifier completely missed the mark and I had to find my own way to mount them. When I inquired, they essentially said I should modify their hardware to make it fit the bike.

[@KennethTamayo-q5j]

Is it applicable sir to install stator from Bajaj?

[@trentmarx6699]

Did you ever get a grounding issue? I just installed the squadron sport on my 07 and when I turn my bars left it grounds out on the steering stop… but it clears on the right side no issues… hope you can help me out thanks

[@brianmoto427]

Haven't had any grounding issues, I wired the headlight direct from the battery via a switch a relay. Are you using the stock AC headlight wiring?

[@mrrecliner7675]

Hi, I have a stock 2011 kx250f that I want to make street legal, my question to you is, if I were to upgrade stators would I need a battery to store the extra power? And could I run a 12V headlight, taillights and blinkers off a 12v battery? Or would I need to upgrade

[@brianmoto427]

Hey man, I don't know much about the KX250F, but typically for a street legal setup you will want a small 12V battery to store excess power generated from the stator and to power your lights when the engine is off- in case you stall at a stoplight for example. Stator feeds a regulator/rectifier which converts AC to DC current, and that feeds both the onboard lighting as well as charges the reserve 12V battery. Hope this helps and good luck with your build.

[@mrrecliner7675]

@@brianmoto427 I appreciate it, thank you man

[@pillopozo9576]

excellent work, very clean. I would like to see videos like this

[@geovanyfz]

Por qué la cambiaste ?

[@dennisrc8788]

Hi, I have a ktm 450 smr with added lights and other extras to make it street legal. But the battery only charges to around 12.8v when engine running. Do you knows why please can't figure out the problem.?

[@Jujusss65]

hi I have an asiawing 490 athena and I have the same problem my battery is at 13.3v when the engine is running but when the engine is not running it is at 11v but the battery discharges very quickly

[@BTaulli]

Badass!

[@arturbdeu]

Does the light run from stock connector? or does it run directly from battery+switch+fuse?

[@brianmoto427]

Battery->Switch->Relay->Headlight. Did not use stock headlight wiring, routed my own.

[@arturbdeu]

@@brianmoto427 I finished installing BD upgraded stator and rectifier a few weeks ago, also did my own light and controller wiring. Any chance you installed USB charging port for GPS ?

[@brianmoto427]

@@arturbdeu I didn’t, but I wish I would have added USB at the same time. Haven’t needed it yet but might do eventually.

[@alessandrofurlanetto5755]

where did you find it the honda service?

[@brianmoto427]

I think I got it on eBay, used copy in good condition. If you cant find one, Clymer manual is also really good.

[@jasonhalgas9489]

Dude do you ride that bike how the hell is it so clean???

[@brianmoto427]

Just wash it after every ride. This was after I had done a full refresh with new components, plastics, etc. It was a fixer bike originally that I got for a good price.

[@jasonhalgas3598]

@@brianmoto427 your doing a good job Very thorough and clean I love it🤘🏼

[@Fieldyfan94]

Is the stator the same on a crf450x as a crf450r from 2005?

[@brianmoto427]

I'm not sure really, Baja Designs or Ricky Stator would know though!

[@gahlyogu4570]

lol blue loctite in a red bottle who designed that ?!