Stator

Stators

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Stator Rewinding

If and when the need arises in the future to have a stator replaced, and you'd like to have a Honda stator rewound by a competent and reputable company specializing in rewinding stators. Several such sources are listed below.

Custom Rewind

Custom Rewind in Birmingham, Alabama has earned an excellent reputation among CX/GL owners for their high quality work in rewinding stators. I've heard nothing but praise for their work and they have my highest recommendation. Recently I had the opportunity to visit their facility and see their work first-hand; a write-up of my visit can be found here. Their website appears to be new but they have been in business for quite a while. The preferred method of communication with them is by phone at 205-798-7282 or toll free at 800-798-7282. Their mailing address is:

Custom Rewind

2014 Pratt Highway

Birmingham, AL 35214

(Update 3-15-17) A recent post from MurrayF informs that their website is down. If you see a change to this status, notify any Moderator on cx500forum.com and we can update further.

(1-5-17 A recent update from forum member Swayze, who lives near the shop and recently spoke with Gary.) Direct Cell #Contact MurrayF or Ramprat06 at cx500forum.com for direct number - He has a hard time talking so be patient, great guy.

West Country Windings

West Country Windings earned an excellent reputation among UK CX/GL owners for high quality rewinds over a period of many years. However, lately they seem to have experienced some quality issues and are thereforeno longer recommended. They can be reached at West Country Windings, 79 City Business Park, Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon PL3 4BB UK. Telephone +44-01752-560906.

Pitstop Motorcycles

Pitstop Motorcycles is a supplier currently recommended by UK CX/GL owners. They can be reached at Pitstop Motorcycles Ltd., Pocket Nook Lane Industrial Estate, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 1AW UK. Telephone +44-01942-684684.

MOTEK

MOTEK is a German company that has been highly recommended for their stators. They can be reached at MOTEK, Friedrich-Wilhelms-Bleiche 8a, D 33649 Bielefeld, Germany. Telephone +49-521-453744.

Rick's Motorsport Electrics

Rick's Motorsport Electrics is another source for quality rewinds. Rick's rewound a couple of stators for other bikes I own. The work appears to be of high quality as can be seen in the photos below. These have also proven to be very reliable.

Here is the results of a poll taken in March 2012, on member's experiences with various different vendors for stators.

Which Have you used, and been happy with?

1. Custom Rewind (Gary) (2 votes [25.00%])
2. Ricks Stators (1 votes [12.50%])
3. RM Stators (Quebec) (1 votes [12.50%])
4. Electrosport Stators (0 votes [0.00%])
5. Other- Please list details below (2 votes [25.00%])
6. I wind my own stators (2 votes [25.00%])
7. The Cheapest new one I can find off E-bay (0 votes [0.00%])
8. A used one off of E-bay (0 vote

I was a bit disappointed in the number of votes on this. It really doesn't reflect the experience I have read about in the forum. The clear favorite from the forum is Custom Rewinds (Gary). This was also true in the poll, but not as obvious. Here is a link to the poll and posted comments: http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/12822-more-fodder-for-the-wiki/

And here is another post thread dealing with the same question: http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/12984-help-me-choose-a-stator-please/

Other rewound stator sources.

Custom Rewind

• • Revised 9-20-2011

Custom Rewind in Birmingham, Alabama fabricates a variety of electromagnetic products in addition to their stator rewinding service, including items as diverse as an inductive pickup sensor used in steel mills. However, stator fabrication comprises a major portion of their business with shipments made in volume every month. Their customers include some of the major vendors of motorsport electrical components. If you have purchased a stator from one of these vendors it may have actually been fabricated by Custom Rewind. Among the Honda CX/GL motorcycle community, Custom Rewind has earned an outstanding reputation for their high quality stator rewinds and exceptional customer service. I have personally installed several of their stators in my own bikes, and have since ridden many thousands of miles with no problems. Recently, a GL650 project bike needed a replacement stator. In addition, I wanted to have a spare on hand should the need arise for one. I phoned Gary at Custom Rewind and made arrangements to send him two pulled-out Honda stators to be rewound. At this same time, I had a vacation trip planned that would coincidentally have me in Birmingham the following week. I asked Gary if I could pick the stators up in person in lieu of having them shipped, and also expressed an interest in seeing his business in operation. Gary agreed to my request and I had a most pleasant and educational visit. Gary was a gracious host, making me feel welcome and taking time to answer my questions in detail. It was obvious he is highly motivated to provide a quality product to the motorcyclists who are the end users. His business is clearly a labor of love. This brief review touches on just a few points of potential interest from my visit. My two stators were ready when I arrived. Gary packed them in boxes before I departed.

This machine can be used to apply powder coating material.

The vat contains green powder coating material.

Similarly, this vat contains clear powder coating material.

The powder coatings on these rotors are being cured in this oven.

Some extra powder coating is being manually applied to this rotor.

A holding fixture secures this stator frame for winding. Simple but effective.

This stator is now being wound. Notice the worker's right hand is gloved. All stators are hand-wound at Custom Rewind.

Winding has been completed on this stator. The leads still need to be dressed and terminated. The skilled worker knows exactly how much slack should be left for optimal routing.

Some partially complete stators and rotors.

This is Gary, the man behind Custom Rewind.

Gary has a very high opinion of his employees, and in my brief time there I sensed they also have a deep respect and admiration for him. Very refreshing in this day and age. On a personal note, Gary was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, approximately ten years ago. The disease has affected his speech somewhat, but I have no trouble at all understanding him. Only ten percent of persons diagnosed with ALS survive beyond six years, so Gary is obviously doing something right in addition to his work. Keep it up! In conclusion, if you need to have a stator rewound consider giving Gary a call. Many bikes are in operation today thanks to his efforts. It is best to phone as contact through their website can be undependable. Disclaimer: This review was written entirely on my own initiative and free will. I have received no compensation (money, goods, services, etc.) for it.