Rogue_Biker

Nice bike!

Good place to visit and ride to.  I don't know about moving there. 

I really loves that seat pack.  I prefer the backpack or small tank bag.

Variety is nice.  I like.  LOL!

Nice picture! 

I'm not an Engineer. But I've been told in another forum for another make of bike with similar stator failures, heat is the enemy of stators.  Since it's bathed in engine oil, there needs to be the right amount of oil and that oil needs to have the capability to dissipate that heat consistently especially under load.  In that particular bike, the manufacturer increased the stator output but kept the oil volume the same as the lower powered stator.  Result:  consistent stator failure within 20k miles, especially on bikes used extensively in high heat, high load conditions.

So with that in mind, correct oil quantity and quality (newer oil) matters.  Perhaps also prolonged running at 220 degrees F and above also contributes to how long your stator will last.  Honda recommends a 7,500 mile oil change interval on dyno-oil.  That seems too long to me.

Just my theory and based on pure speculation and internet educated guesses.    

The stator cost me US$200.  I believe the two CCT's would be around US$180 together.

Replacing stator this weekend as a preventative maintenance (it hasn't failed yet).

I'm quite sure I need to replace the cam Chain tensioner too (making a slight knocking noise at idle).  Will do that in November when the riding tempo slows down some.  That requires removal of Throttle Body for the front bank of cylinders and I'm too lazy to do that right now.

Bike has been super reliable.  I love Hondas.

124k miles.  Wow!  And I'm sweatin' my 42k that's getting closer to 43k!  LOL!

Damn!  Nice bike.  Nice scenery!

Very nice picture, and a beautiful bike. 

Indian Valley Road

Beautiful!

Great picture!

Wow that is a beautiful looking VFR! Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful bike and a beautiful view!

Interesting history lesson. I'm not that familiar with Hannibal's history except what I saw on the History Channel. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful background.

Your VFR is also stunning. I can tell you put a lot of love into that bike!

Gosh that's a beautiful VFR!

Beautiful! I used to have an '86 but it was nowhere near this nice!

I love the all white 3rd gen VFR's! Nice!

I lost my 5th Gen at Spunky Canyon road located at the outskirts of Los Angeles County. :(