Doc Harley’s Stator of the Union Address

Today Doc Harley’s shares the importance of keeping the Stator connection clean and oil free.

[@philspaces7213]

Riding costal areas is hard on the bikes! I met Doc about a month ago, if he seems like a good guy in the videos, you should meet him. Honestly he is one of the nicest people I met while riding in SC. We made the treck from Ontario Canada, and because Doc has helped me out of many situations wrenching, I had to stop in and say thank you. I got some pictures with him, and a chip with his initials on it! The pic is in a frame on my shop wall with the chip in the frame! Low Country is an awesome dealer. They knew I was travelling so not spending a whole load of money, but they all took the time to be friendly! Thanks Doc! Adam

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thank you for your kind words Adam. We were all impressed with your adventurous spirit. Glad to hear your back home safe….Doc

[@steventwiddy3402]

My son and myself met DOC at a Harley drag race in rockingham and even though he was busier than a one legged man in a ass kicking 🦵 contest he took time to talk and was super friendly and always responds back with any questions I send him, nice to know there are still a few people like Doc still around

[@oldamerican8070]

I never even gave that a thought. Thanks Doc.

[@unwrangler11]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I come out with knowing that there’s a lot more to m/c maintenance than I thought. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and post…..Doc

[@fearsomename4517]

Straight to the point and great information, thanks, Doc!

[@daviddunn5264]

Wow ... I've been missing that one. Thanks Doc 👍🏼

[@macmac3770]

Doc, you’ve got one of the best channels around. Your tips are always quite informative and really helpful for some of us that aren’t as mechanically inclined but want to maintain our Harley in tip-top shape. Nobody wants a breakdown ever. Much appreciation for your always great tips. 😉 🤜🏼

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thank you for your post and support….Doc

[@wolfdog7265]

Good one Doc! I put absorbing paper between the oil filter and the block before I unscrew it. Not much leakage there. But I certainly have to check for corrosion on the electrics. I use a bit of electrical contact spray and some silicone spray for the rubber. Thanks for the tip.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for your added tech tip….Doc

[@wolfdog7265]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Nothing that a bit of home wrench wouldn’t know.

[@steveross2797]

Thanks, great tips Doc! A smear of dielectric grease on the connections helps a lot too.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Great point!….Doc

[@talkingrock7011]

Well done Doc !

[@johnmintalar]

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to check this out on my bike.

[@gregrose6915]

Great tips. Glad you're back

[@carpenterdan1198]

Great tips today Doc, thanks

[@timmix331]

Thanks for doing some older bike stuff 👍🖖

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

I like reviewing the “ old stuff”….Doc

[@beauxdutaman7450]

good points to remember

[@doylehenderson319]

When you said "rode hard and put up wet" you wasn't kidding.... has the owner rode that bike thru salt water and trying to catch a wave??? My goodness all the pitting on the paint/alum/chrome. Thanks for all the tips Doc!!!!!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Lives near a salt water marsh….Doc

[@gottadrivem5878]

Doyle, I was thinking the same thing. My goodness, but he must be enjoying the heck out of that bike. This is another reason to not live too close to the coast.

[@georgesnuffleupagus7920]

WOW!!! Great tip! Thanks for being on here and making all these great videos!!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for joining…..Doc

[@stevezahn8056]

Really good info there Doc about something you just don’t think about. So great to see you working on an EVO! How about some springer adjustment tips for us old springer EVO FL and FX guys.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

To be truthful I have been avoiding that job. It’s a pain! But if the work order comes across my desk, I will post…Doc

[@nhbountyhunter]

How does this channel only have 83k subs?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

I appreciate the numbers I have and grateful for the support…..Doc

[@Dinoxt12]

Would have never thought of that maintenance check...thanks.

[@jerrykruse8807]

great info. thanks

[@paulprosser4108]

Great advice Doc. As always

[@200hit]

As always great informative information! Thanks for helping the riding community stay informed and safe Doc!

[@nhrider88]

Another great video with great information. Thanks Doc

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Glad you enjoyed it….Doc

[@AlfredoGanime]

Hi Doc! I'm from Brazil! It's happening to my Heritage FLST 2008, last month! Budget : $500.😢

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for tuning in from Brazil….Doc

[@paulmorrison1009]

Hi Doc. Love your information and your passion for everything Harley 👍👍

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

I appreciate that Paul….Doc

[@pmdinaz]

Thanks for helping to keep us on the road, and for many years to come.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Always….Doc

[@MrMcbuck48]

Thanks again.

[@rugershooter5268]

That was very educational........ I suppose(without going out and looking) it is similar on Sportster and Dyna models........Have to do some looking around on the V-Rod

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Of all the models from Harley-Davidson the V-Rod Stator/Regulator is not close to the oil filter🤦‍♂️….Doc

[@joeharley87]

GREAT tip Doc, thank you. Was great to meet you a couple of weeks ago.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for coming in and watching our videos👍….Doc

[@crazylouie68]

Once again, something new I didn’t know. Thanks again.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for tuning in and posting Louie…Doc

[@dougfresh1341]

My bike! 😁 I’ve got that same Springer with the gold Eagle on the tank. Awesome machine. Ride regularly. People gawk all the time. Thanks for advice!

[@BigRedHouster]

Great tip!!!!

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

The early EVO Stator plug would tend to un-plug itself so Harley put a spring over the stator plug on later models.

[@Wrenchhead55]

Doc I butter them with black RTV after connecting and your good to go! Looks like that bike was left outside for long periods shame

[@davidmcmahon5991]

How about the engine crank seal when in there also🤔 I do check on it and Replace it when needed ,saves a lot of heart aches later 👍😎

[@woodsontr]

I have a 2000 FLSTS that I discovered oil in the stator/regulator plug that was coming from the primary oil, via the wiring insulation. The insulation was wicking the oil from the primary to the internals of the plug. I replaced the stator and regulator 44k miles ago and no more problems with that! I used Cycle Electric parts.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Good choice of action and parts…..Doc

[@steph6934]

Added to my winter time check list. Thank you Doc!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Excellent….Doc

[@williwichtig9344]

Hi Doc, this is one of the points I am wondering about since decates. Why does the company locate the regulator below the oilfilter and directly behind the frontwheel? From my point of view there are a lot of locations one a bike which are much more qualified ..... But never the less many thanks for every video you did. Once more greetings from Germany Harry

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

I hear and understand your point of view. Early years had the mechanical regulator in many places. As the charging system got stronger the regulator had to be “ in the wind” to keep it cool. So there it stays…Doc

[@paulsjunkcars]

Great video.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks Paul….Doc

[@CATmanATL22]

Another great tip doc. I will check all that this spring … Thanks !!!!!!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Please do…..Doc

[@stanwerner7484]

Always the best of advise --- Thank you sir!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thank you Stan….Doc

[@jackwood2328]

Still on top, Doc!

[@exupakias]

Super video

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks….Doc

[@mazenkandis4334]

Informative and easy to do, thank you!

[@SIERRA-dx9wm]

Before you remove oil filter Punch a small hole in end of filter at 12 o’clock position Punch a 2nd hole at 6 o’clock position Oil will drain out slowly while catching most of it with rags Upper hole is the air vent Less mess on my 09 FXSTC 👍

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Experience talks👍….Doc

[@schachat01]

Thanks Doc for another great tech tip!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

I appreciate the time you spend watching…Doc

[@craigkemmerzell5741]

Good show 👏

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thank you Craig….Doc

[@CJ-Foygelo]

Thanks

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for watching CJ…..Doc

[@jacksizzle6250]

You the man doc Harley!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks Jack….Doc

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks Jack….Doc

[@Batman825]

Great tip Doc. Love your videos.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for your support….Doc

[@stephenmoretti3252]

As always, great tips.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks again…..Doc

[@ronniesaunders940]

Great advice sir.

[@omarrueben]

Doc, this is your newest video so far. I went through the charging system leakage but mine was due to water getting in to my '07 Ultra with a stock 103" except V&H true duals. Believe it or not, after purchasing my '07 in Oct. of '06(yes out of the crate) I've had "3" extended warranties(15 years total). It all ended March of last year. With my bike I've needed it. Mike at Las Vegas Harley has been my guru. I want more bottom end torque. When I'm loaded down with traveling gear, and the wife on board, i want to get to hiway speed before the end of the on ramp with poer to spare. Right now I get about 33mpg. Any suggestions and anybody have knowledge of a great tuner in Vegas? As always, your ARE the bikers best trusted friend.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

You have the best luck! Hiro is the man to talk with. If he can go over 200 on the salt flats He can get you up the entrance ramp. Red Rock Harley-Davidson…Doc

[@omarrueben]

As always Doc. Thanks

[@HotDogFlavoredWater69]

Love watching your videos . I have a 2013 street glide. Idle's beautiful drives down the road beautiful but at a stoplight when I go to take off it will stall. Any suggestions on what to look for?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Air leaks. First look closely for a California port that has lost its cap. Next intake leaks at manifold seals near heads. Aftermarket or Harley performance air cleaner installed without removing Factory top brace. Last time fuel filter was changed? A semi clogged filter can’t flow so a lean condition can be present. Just a few thoughts

[@vinniebagodonuts9391]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Doc. Doc what do you think about adding a small amount of dielectric grease to the connectors good idea?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Great idea….Doc

[@vinniebagodonuts9391]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Awesome. Thank you Doc.

[@SixShooter14]

@@vinniebagodonuts9391 I was thinking the same thing..... Also thinking I haven't cleaned my stator plug in, years.

[@vinniebagodonuts9391]

@@SixShooter14 like minds brother!

[@TheRooster1122]

Great tip Doc”

[@kennethanderson1685]

❤

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for tuning in again….Doc

[@d1mennis]

I don't need to clean mine! In the past 10 years I have had to replace 2 regulators and 1 stator! LOL

[@foreigncorrespondent5140]

I'm putting a 32amp Spyke kit on mine at the moment.

[@MightyMick88]

Don, I have to ask I just got a 2023 Street Glide ST, should I be worried about the oil pump failing on this bike?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

No….Doc

[@Old940]

Never understood why manufacturers put oil filters so they would drain when taking them off, Continental put in on upside down, no way to remove it without a mess.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

I found Subaru has the best oil filter set up. No mess😆….Doc

[@Old940]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson The older Chev was good also, 283s, 327s, 350s and 454s plus a lot more.

[@classicrider103]

something else to check next wash day.

[@mikepov604]

Gear oil or syn3 in the trans and primary? The manual says either

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

In my opinion the new heavy primary/trans fluid offered by HD works great….Doc

[@mpista7182]

So, Doc if you're just checking the connection should you remove the main fuse? I'm thinking yes but after all you're the Pro!! I know it's wrencher 101 lol.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

At the Stator not necessary but at the Main Circuit Breaker Yes….Doc

[@jondoe8816]

Can you use electrical grease to stop the water ?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Yes….Doc

[@davidleduc2779]

no mention of dialetric grease?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

You’re right, I was concentrating on pointing out possible oil contaminants. A follow up dielectric grease is 👍….Doc

[@bluesriderDF]

What do you use to clean the electrical connections?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

A brake cleaner that leaves no residue….Doc

[@bluesriderDF]

​@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson👊

[@stephendrake8145]

What cleaner & protectant are U using Doc???

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

A brake cleaner that leaves no residue. Then a little dielectric grease….Doc

[@stephendrake8145]

Got it…

[@PitbullSoco]

Another important point to make....dont leave your bike outside haha

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Your stand up routine needs work😆…Doc

[@thomasborger6548]

Stator of the Union🤣

[@donaldcross7978]

Doc , are you in School or Just Plain Busy. Mis your Videos

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Busy and have done so many topics over 7 years there are not too many more to talk about. Got any suggestions?….Doc

[@roncoburn7771]

M8 little nicer

[@sean8470]

never liked where harley has their oil filter housing...not good

[@thanosetsitty1896]

With help, lay your motorcycle on its engine to the right and remove old oil filter and replace with new one, than stand it back up. 😂

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

😆….Doc

[@MichaelHeinrich1]

Looks like he is riding on salty streets which is destroying everything.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Lives near a salt water marsh….Doc

[@stevenrichards9490]

Yea people that live near the ocean or salt water seem to have rough bikes if they don't really keep up with them. My buddy has used a yearly ceramic coat for years then a ceramic quick detailer throughout the year. On everything. It works really well