Stator clearance for knee dragging?

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Stator clearance for knee dragging?

25 Mar 2007 12:58
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I have seen pics of the stator cover being modded so you can lean the bike way down, but I have never seen what is under those covers!

What is the mod that allows you to still have a charging system and clearance the cover up a bit?
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging?

25 Mar 2007 15:18
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Many racers just removed the alternator completely and went on battery power for the whole race. Some others put in ignitions from dirt bikes that didn't need a charging system, such as a magneto ignition. If you're running full lighting, I don't think you're going to get away without an alternator.
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging?

25 Mar 2007 17:10
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You have any pics of the magneto style- does any of them fit under the cover?

I want to run a street/track days bike here!
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging?

25 Mar 2007 23:04
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Sorry, no photos, but someone here had some, but I can't remember who.
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging?

26 Mar 2007 00:24
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I saw a pic the other day of one. It looks like he just cut off the edge of the cover and welded on a hunk of aluminum.
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging?

26 Mar 2007 14:49
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That is what it looked like when I saw it too- but I can't be sure? Anyway- I will come back and post a pic of what I have seen on the net- and ask for comments!

this is my fave KZ Ever!!

Edited to add- here ya go:
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Post edited by: kzrider, at: 2007/03/28 03:19
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging? Now with pics!

26 Mar 2007 16:06
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Now with pics!
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging? Now with pics!

26 Mar 2007 21:27
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Very cool bike! But what's up with the rusted out front stand? :P

Looks like they must have yanked the rotor to fit the cover on.
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging? Now with pics!

26 Mar 2007 23:28
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loudhvx wrote:
Very cool bike!

Indeed, those cats at Auto Magic make some great bikes! It's part of that glorious Japanese bike porn, up there with win-pmc, Daytona and several others.
Looks like they must have yanked the rotor to fit the cover on.

Yeah, I wonder what's behind there. LouD, you're the guy to ask about this... what manner of electrical system do you suppose this thing has?
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging? Now with pics!

27 Mar 2007 09:25
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Ya Loud- what's the haps paps?
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging? Now with pics!

27 Mar 2007 11:43
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Re: Stator clearance for knee dragging? Now with pics!

27 Mar 2007 13:37
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so are ya making extra money picking up change in the corners?:S whats laying on the ground up there that makes ya wanna get that close to it?:whistle: :P

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