Thanks for the words of wisdom guys, lots of useful information. I do have a puller on loan, courtesy of Ian Ellison who sold me the bike. OK, I'm going in, wish me luck!
Allen
--- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, Jack Ward <jaxn51@...> wrote:
>
> Oil too, if you can't lean the bike to the right while you're working. The
> stator is mounted inside the cover that shares the coolant pump. Obviously
> they are separated in the cover, but since you need to stabilize the cover
> and have something to push against while you remove the screws holding the
> stator, draining the coolant is a must.
>
> Drain the coolant, remove the hose connections to that cover and remove the
> stator. The screws holding it place have loctite on them, so I use a bit of
> heat and an impact driver to get them loose. An industrial strength heat
> gun is the safest way to do it. Put the cover on a piece of wood, so the
> wood can absorb some of the shock of hitting the impact driver with a
> hammer when loosening the screws. When you remove the stator, then clean
> the oil residue out of the cover to prepare it for installing it back on
> the engine. If not, then you may have oil on the mating surface you are
> trying to seal. If you haven't already, try tipping the bike slightly to
> the right and oil won't be constantly dripping out and onto the mating
> surface on the engine. When you are ready to install the cover, give both
> surfaces a wipe down with some brake/contact cleaner to ensure a good seal.
> Apply the sealant to the engine side, not the cover side, so you won't be
> sticking your fingers in it as you align the cover while holding it with
> your hands. Sounds silly, but it's neater. I use Ducati 1215, but the black
> YamaBond works very well. I don't remember its part number.
>
> Do you have a cover puller? If not, get one. It will make the removal and
> installing of the cover MUCH easier. Best 20 bucks you can spend for this
> job. If you don't have this tool, getting the cover off the engine will be
> a nightmare.
>
> You can find them at MOTO REVA.
> http://www.motoreva.com/item.cfm?itemid=107&categoryid=171
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM, Allen <hotairrider@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > So it looks like I am going to have to bite the bullet and perform a
> > statorectomy on my ST2. Looking at the manual I can't see any reference to
> > draining any fluids before removing the alternator cover, but I have a
> > feeling that the coolant needs to be drained first. Am I right, and can
> > anyone give me any tips on doing the job?
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Allen
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jack Ward
> '00 ST4 Ducati (New Street)
> '92 750ss Ducati (Restoration Project)
> '63 H-D Panhead (Old Ratbike)
> Now in Woodstock, GA, USA
>
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