Black rubber stator grommet, replace??

I'm about ready to replace my torn up stator cover on my Z1 with a real nice one. My question is..
Do I need/should I replace the black rubber stator grommet too?? It doesn't leak now, but that has no bearing on what will happen once I take the stator out to switch over into the new cover.
The cover I bought had the blue RTV all over it. :pinch: :S And I don't like the idea of that crap all over the inside of my engine.:dry: IF I replace the grommet, I know I will have to cut the stator wires then resolder them.
Any words of wisdom?? I'm in no major hurry, since I've waited since 1975 when I put the bike down to get around to this;)
Pat

Here's what I would do --

Z1E Stator Grommet

Tip #1
Cut each wire at a different point that way you can't mix up the wires when you put them back together.
Tip #2
Lap the gasket surface of the new cover on a piece of glass to make sure the surface is even without taking too much material off,(like with a file or something).
Tip #3
Clean both gasket surfaces with rubbing alchohol before applying sealant.
Tip #4
Don't use too much sealer and don't over torque the cover. Wait overnight for the sealer to cure before putting oil back in the motor.
These tips work on many different aplications and will help prevent leaks later on.

Patton wrote:

Here's what I would do --

Z1E Stator Grommet

Thats what I was thinking too. I just didn't want to call Jeff again this week since I spent almost an hour with him on the phone last week;)

I'd leave the rubber alone. It should just press right off the stator cover and back on the new one. Use a little Yamabond #4 or equiv if you're questionable about the rubber sealing up dry.

RonKZ650 wrote:

I'd leave the rubber alone. It should just press right off the stator cover and back on the new one. Use a little Yamabond #4 or equiv if you're questionable about the rubber sealing up dry.

Z1E carries that too. :laugh:

Patton wrote:

RonKZ650 wrote:

I'd leave the rubber alone. It should just press right off the stator cover and back on the new one. Use a little Yamabond #4 or equiv if you're questionable about the rubber sealing up dry.

Z1E carries that too. :laugh:

Doesn't Jeff carry everything a bike rider needs??
I'm still waiting for a Z1 Enterprises decal/sticker to put on my tool box ( hint hint :whistle: )
Thanks for the input so far guys.

DUP POST:pinch:

Post edited by: patmann, at: 2007/06/05 14:27

KZJohn wrote:

Tip #1
Cut each wire at a different point that way you can't mix up the wires when you put them back together.

John...it doesn't matter if You mix those 3 wires up,Bud.

I would make the cut way up and away from the engine.Do it so You have plenty of length on the stator wires(easier for soldering).Keep the connections away from the engine if You can.
I just installed a new grommet,and I made the connections in behind the side-cover,so they're accessible if there's ever a problem,I can SEE the connections.
Also,I upgraded to the newer style regulator,rectifier combo(a few years ago),and the new one comes with a lot of wire,so My connection is almost under the seat with extra wire.

So what do you guys think?? Replace the rubber grommet or not? I've had time on my hands and have done nothing but sit and polish it. Now it's starting to bug me that it looks good and the one on my bike looks like crap;)

might as well while its off.smear a little clear silicone on it before installing it into cover;)

Sandy:
I found out later about the wires but I still offset the splices. It's a habit I picked up years ago. When dealing with hundreds of wires in a $100K car you develope ways to stat organized;)