Amazing old Honda

Discussion in 'Old's Cool' started by YOUNZ, Jan 29, 2013.

  1. YOUNZ

    YOUNZ Been here awhile

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    I picked up a decent 1978 Honda 750 in the late fall. 21 thousand miles on the clock, no rust, good rubber etc. 1300.00 bucks. I was aware of a charging issue, as it had a volt meter. I've changed out stators, regulators before, no big deal.
    The "amazing" part, for me, stators no longer available. Not rebuilt, not remanufactured, nada! What the hell? They made tens of thousands of these and there's no market for stators? Amazing!
    Yes, their are some salvaged ones on eBay but I was sure someone was at least rewinding. No. Shit.:huh
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  2. concours

    concours WFO for 50 years

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  3. YOUNZ

    YOUNZ Been here awhile

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    Thanks, I'll give that a look.
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  4. MightyChosen1

    MightyChosen1 I wanna be sedated

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    I have used these guys in the past. I think they charged around $70 to rewind the stator on my XS. Be warned its a small shop and it may take a while to get your part back.


    http://www.customrewind.com/






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  5. YOUNZ

    YOUNZ Been here awhile

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    Thanks, I'll check them out also.
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  6. Airhead Wrangler

    Airhead Wrangler Long timer Supporter

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  7. noman

    noman Long timer

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    have you checked the wanted section of sohc4.net? tons 'o parts there and good guys too.
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  8. YOUNZ

    YOUNZ Been here awhile

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    Sorry, I didn't see a wanted section on that site.
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  9. Anders288

    Anders288 Adventurer

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    I will send you a used one for the cost of the postage
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  10. YOUNZ

    YOUNZ Been here awhile

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    Sure, PM me. Thanks
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