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Offline mattporter637

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1978 cb550 stater replacement
« on: October 16, 2012, 06:22:02 PM »
Does anybody know if a CB500 stater will work in my 550?  I need to replace my stater and am having a hard time fining one that isn't ripped out of another bike. I would like to buy a new aftermarket stater if possible. Also, it seems to me that the 1978 model stands alone from the rest of the 550's out there. I am not sure about this but it is just what I have found during Google searches. I have been able to find rebuilt options but it would be nice to know that I have a new one in the bike. I literally just bought the bike a day ago and the stator is bad. Bummed out because I really want to ride. Any insight would be a huge help as I am new to this forum and new to Hondas. Thanks.
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Offline TwoTired

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Re: 1978 cb550 stater replacement
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2012, 07:16:59 PM »
Very odd to have the stator go bad unless a road accident or a wild man with an axe took after it.

But, if you are certain of your diagnosis, any stator from a CB500 or Cb550 will work.  There may be connector differences but the stator itself will swap.

More likely there is something else wrong with your charging system, though.

Cheers,
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Re: 1978 cb550 stater replacement
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2012, 07:20:33 PM »
Do u mean STATOR,..or STARTER?
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Offline mattporter637

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Re: 1978 cb550 stater replacement
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2012, 08:03:23 PM »
Stator. The stator is grounding out to the case. All other connections are good including the rectifier and regulator. Thanks for the help.
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