Topic: 73 750 - oil in stator

[Cvillechopper]

Is this normal?  On my 550 I don't remember having oil in the stator.  On my 78 750, I can't remember there being anything when I switched it for chrome.  My friend's 73 dumped the entire crank case when I cracked open the stator cover.  I know, I know.  Should have drained the oil before starting but I get a little bit ahead of myself sometimes.  I am working under the idea that any liquid around electrical parts is bad but I've been wrong before.  Can somebody tell me if I'm loosing my memory?

James

[joeb]

Well I have alittle oil in there but the entire cranks case worth no. 

[Jonesy]

For the 750, that's normal, as the entire alternator is sealed.

[Cvillechopper]

Thanks.  I just wouldn't want to have any issues with a friend's bike and it's been better than a year and a half since I worked on my 750.  Amazing how fast the brain starts to go.