Troubleshooting the Permanent Magnet Stator on a Vintage Honda Motorcycle

[@Zargon314]

fantastic videos. Wish these were around when I first started wrenching.

[@plusblood5101]

U r doing a gr8 service to old school bikez Many thanks

[@mikek1187]

At 12:13, you state if one or more of the magnets are weak, the rotor needs to be replaced. However, it appears the magnets are set in via press pins on the top. I think one can argue that a rotor can be remanufactured by removing these pins, replacing the magnets with fresh neodymiums, and then grind then down via machine lathe...like I'm sure Honda did originally. The labor in shaping the magnets would be the biggest cost, of course. But, it would save these rotors from being scrapped to the junkyard! Just my .02c.

[@richieortiz5]

I don’t think those watching this have access to a lathe, myself included, but I’m all for reusing parts

[@adamwagner8355]

Great video. Thanks for doing and sharing!

[@TheIanlebov]

1972 CL350 measured 38V AC between white and pink wires while running. 16V AC between yellow and pink wires. Ohm test checked out OK. 12V DC drops to 12.2V DC running and 12.4V DC with the key off. The battery is new, but a crappy lead acid one. Why did the AC voltage measure high?

[@jordyflynn7365]

I wish you had gotten a response to this question. I am getting almost identical readings on my 1973 CB350G and I cannot depend on the bike to ride to town and back (about 7-10 miles round trip.) Last time I tried it I pushed the bike home the last mile or so. I live in Kentucky. It's a hilly place. I'd like to prevent doing this again if I can.

[@russdavis1960]

Good information!!!

[@grahamh8221]

Thank you!

[@keithwhite1811]

Anyone know if this is applicable to the 1973-1974 Honda xl175 stator?

[@mikecwilliams9563]

Now my 360 runs good up until I turn the headlight on, then dies. Turn headlight off and fire right up. I get home and check the battery, and is fully charged. Would this be stator or rectifier?

[@enVyVNCE]

I’m having the same issue on my cb125

[@mikenixon4637]

Good one.

[@teohaoshin7251]

I have some questions, I'm in the middle of restoring my honda GL100, will the magnet stator affect the quality spark?

[@murasamest1845]

I know this is a bit late to respond to, but from my knowledge if the charging system is inoperative or too weak to keep the battery charged, it will affect spark at higher rpms

[@williamhaines856]

thank u excellant