That is the best looking Vrod of all time

Thank You Buffalo Peter for this fantastic tutorial video. The same scenario happened to me after an oil change. One thing about HD dealers, nobody wanted to tackle this repair, which told me one thing, either it's too hard or they are chicken. I watched your video about ten times and then did the repair. Not hard, just time consuming. Thanks again Bro ! Cheers !

Thanks voor the help, Peter! I've tried the procedure today, so let's see whether it keeps just as dry as it should. Btw, I've only added the O-rings, didn't use the black stuff, let's see what it leads to

Thank you sir! You saved me hundreds with this video.

Just finished applying the RVT. Waiting for it to dry and I'll get it back on tomorrow. Thanks for this video; very helpful. Things I learned: - My HD shop helped me remove the electrical connector as i didn't have the tool for that. - 3/8th o ring was perfect. I tried to use some thicker ones (outer radius) and it wasn't gonna fit through the side cover. - getting the RTV around the grommet is a pain. A toothpick or something similar to help smear it around is helpful. I only had a small seeping leak so I really hope this resolves it completely. thanks again!

Thanks for the post. My 05 just started leaking last week while in storage for the winter. Now I know how to fix it next spring.

Just fix mine waiting for it to dry. Thanks for video saved me over 300 bucks

Got my 06 Night Rod apart in the my garage to fix this exact problem and you are a life saver good sir. Thank you very much! Love the Halo soundtrack.

Thx, My VRSCR 2006 started leaking yesterday, fortunately the next service is at hand, so I'll do this, I ordered a set of O-rings, you saved me a lot of money

Thanks a lot. I did it on my VRSCR. Just to add some measurements if somebody needs: DIA of grommet groove: 13.0 DIA of grommet hole in cover: 15.65 O-ring ID:12x t:2 Install 3 o-rings ID: 10.8x t:2.4 After installation of 3 o rings measure of OD of grommet o-ring: 16.5

@daf6491

5 жыл бұрын

woot thx! mines leaking all over

@JL-wf2wp

2 жыл бұрын

Hey no need to go scientific here. Just put 3 o-rings from the drain plug of a street 750 and thank me later 😎

Thank you for this. Did this job on my 07. Used just the o rings and it's holding fine. Thanks for specifics on bolt pattern and o ring size.

Excellent video. Thanks for making this so clear to fix.

I have a 2007 VRSCAW and I need to do this too! I’m following you exactly 👍🏻

Great video! I'm getting ready to do the same thing. Tired of looking at the puddle under my bike. Thank you!

same here. i was so worried that i need it to take it to a mechanic but thanks to this video i can do it my self

Excellent video. Thanks very much for posting it! I'll do this exact fix on my 06 VRSCD.

@themdg

4 жыл бұрын

Done and done. No more leak! Thanks for the vid. Might mention that the alternator cover is kinda held on by magnets, and the Service Manual lists a special tool to remove it (which my dealership couldn't even order). Most people seem to just pull the cover off without the tool (which I did), which makes the little install rods (makeshift or otherwise) really nice to have when refitting the cover. Just watch your fingers.

Great video! Love my 04 Vrod,

Yes I used all three. Looked good and tight. Didn't leak a drop for close to a month. In going to pull it back apart tomorrow or Wednesday. I'll let you know what I find. Maybe The heat melted the o-rings. It is leaking worse now than it ever did. It looked snd felt tight after assembly.

3 o-rings from the drain plug of the street 750 are a perfect fit. Thank me later Greetings from Spain 😎

Great work nice tip. Sure this will help many

Awesome video mate.

YOU THA MAN thanks you so much for the video

Great video! Thank you!

This worked great, thanks so much for posting it totally solved my oil leak issue. My video notes for others' reference: 1. remove stator wire connection from airfoil connection, the side cover comes off, screw on the bottom. 2. Then drain the oil 3. Remove the master electrical fuse (40 amp fuse) 4. Remove clutch linkage (no need if middle control'd bike) 5. Remove bolts from engine cover, bolt 14 to 1 per the chart. (screen shot video or refer to clymer manual) 6. Take off gasket, clean it, set it aside. 7. Take off side cover with stator completely (the magnets will resist beign pulled out)..clean everything using break cleaner. 8. Push rubber grommet into/towards the stator 9. To get the o-rings over to the grommet, unpin the connector you removed from the airfoil. label each wire so you remember the ordering (he used white out and one dot, two dots, three dots, etc.) 10. With the unpinned connector/dissassembled, feed the entire hose through the stator case hole to free up the entire cord. 11. Then add three o-rings : size 3/8” ID x 9/16” OD x 3/32” W (other sizes work, whatever you can get on the grommet and have the rings stay on when you jam the grommet back in. 12. Apply ultrablack to isntalled o-rings 13. apply ultrablack to grommet interface area 14. let it dry for one to two days. 15. ADD GUIDE BOLTS! IMPORTANT AS THE STATOR SNAPS BACK IN VIOLENTLY B/C OF MAGNETS. The size of the bolts you ened are 6mm x 70mm...cut off the heads using a metal saw. 16. add guide bolts (cut the heads off the bolts to help guide gasket) 17. put gasket on. 18. put side cover back on, careful with fingers, the magnets snap the thing back in. 19. tightben bolts , ordering 1- 14 per chart. then torque them all to spec. 20. re attach shift linkage…use loctite. 21. reconnect the wire to the airfoil connection 22. add master fuse 23. add oil back in (change oil filter if due for it).

Nice work very helpful bro

Well done. Thanks for the info.

Awesome video, thanks

Thanks great step by step.

Either one of your upgrades, the o-rings or the sealant, likely would have fixed the problem but it never hurts to be double safe. I found this post looking for a fix for the stator plug leak on my 98 FXD and got sidetracked.

Great video

Great video man, the music was a cool idea to spice it up but maybe lower it next time im more interested in the info than being entertained, but thanks so much for showing us how to get it done!

awesome brother for the vid. come across same prob.. 🍻

Thanks very helpful.

Thank you!

Thank you!!!

Lol I recognize that sound in the background..HALO!!!!

ded on trailer mile home, on charger 2 hours, all good now.... doing this procedure manana! thx

@mikefarmer2121

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for the video but I’m kind of screwed… in the process of doing the work, my wire marks rubbed off. Is there a way to know where they go in the connector based on how they lay next to one another? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

@buffalopeter2113

Жыл бұрын

Wish I could help you with this but not really sure how to.

Thank you I have the same problem

Did you ever get this permanently resolved? I did the three grommets and the RTV, and while it initially worked, now I have a drip pan underneath because it is leaking bad. Thoughts?

@buffalopeter2113

6 жыл бұрын

bbrjch I did this repair last July. Finished the summer off with no leaks. Been sitting all winter and still no leaks. After I added the 3 O rings and seated the grommet it was very hard to seat! Not sure if yours went in this way or nor. But it took a lot of pressure to get it back in there. Hope this helps

Nice video ultra black makes it slide in easy .

Hi! I’m running into an issue when pushing the grommet through the cover with the o rings.... the o rings end up sliding back, how can i fix this?

@buffalopeter2113

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe try smaller size (tighter) o rings

About to try this on the 2004 VRSCA. I see that the manual recommends a special tool HD-45304 to use when removing/installing the alternator cover. I'm not really finding this available online and suspect it will be damn near impossible to get at this point. I don't see anybody else in the comments mentioning having one of these when doing the repair. Has anybody done this repair on a 2004 or earlier model without having that tool?

@buffalopeter2113

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure about any special tool. Your 2004 is the same as the 2005 in the video. The cover is magnetized so watch your fingers when taking it off and putting it back on

@clintcarter3950

5 жыл бұрын

@@buffalopeter2113 Ok thanks for the reply. Sounds like everybody else manages to do the repair without it.

Ok I used permanent marker and dots came off wires- how do i determine where each one goes back onto the connector? I have orings installed so it’s ready

@DaddyLongLegs44

5 жыл бұрын

I did some research as I did the same thing. Marker rubbed off getting the grommet back through. I read that it doesnt matter which wire goes where.

@tomheringer2047

4 жыл бұрын

It really does not matter. One complete 360 degree rotation of the permanent magnet alternator will still produce 3 waveforms of AC voltage which will be rectified and regulated to 14.2 volts of DC voltage downstream in the voltage regulator.

Hey Peter, Great Video & Beautiful VROD. I am attempting to fix a weeping leak at the bottom of that cover by putting in a new gasket. Do I need to drain the bike before going at it if it's a motorcycle lift? Also, Should I get a new gasket or use that same stuff you have there at the bottom of the Cover? Thanks in advance my friend.

@buffalopeter2113

3 жыл бұрын

Are you saying that the bottom of your stator cover is leaking or the plug like in the video is leaking

@JohnnyRoggio

3 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Peter the bottom. Also what are the correct bolt size. Thanks again 🙏

@buffalopeter2113

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyRoggio I'm away from home right now but I'll let you know when I get back. I would probably drain the oil either way to fix it.

@buffalopeter2113

3 жыл бұрын

The stator cover bolt is a size 5 allen.

I have '07 VRSCAW model and oil is leaking in the same area. Going to attempt the repair any advice before I start?

@buffalopeter2113

6 жыл бұрын

Mario Rosales according to my info anything older than 2010 needs the O ring update. I have put a lot of miles on my vrod since this repair and have had zero problems, no leaks! Just make sure you torque every bolt to spec. They strip easy! I have some helpful pics but can't figure out how to post on here. Hope this helps bro

@bbrjch

6 жыл бұрын

I will also be trying this repair for a second time. I am at the point of thinking about replacing the whole damn stator. Did Harley ever have a recall on these, since they all leak!

@Steven84war

4 жыл бұрын

Same bike here, same issue, seems pretty common on the vrods. I'm doing this repair this weekend.

Hello! If I just want to replace the stator cover with a new one, do I still need to drain the oil out?

@buffalopeter2113

4 жыл бұрын

Not 100% positive but I've heard of people leaning the bike a little on its side and being able to do it.

@Angel-ek5xz

4 жыл бұрын

@@buffalopeter2113 thanks for the quick response!! Ride safe!

I don't understand why anybody would reuse the old cover gasket. I mean, how expensive can this gasket be ???? I would never go through all that work, and reuse an old gasket... Anyway, good video, Thankyou, now, I need to do mine...

Awesome video, thanks! It would have been allot easier if the previous owner had not stripped all the cover bolts! Had to drill the head off two of them. Now I wait for rtv to dry and reassemble. How is yours still holding up?

@buffalopeter2113

6 жыл бұрын

still holding up, no leaks! Rode all over northern Michigan this weekend with no problems.

@markdoran3379

6 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Peter I did this as well, unfortunately it has only lasted about a month. It is leaking again! I’ll post back on what I find when I take it back apart again.

@buffalopeter2113

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Doran did you put the O rings on? all 3?

@markdoran3379

6 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Peter I took it apart today and found the o-rings in pieces. There also appeared to be a bit of a cut in three grommet, between two of the o-rings.i replaced the o-rings rings again and are going to give it a go again.i used allot more rtv this time. Hopefully it will hold.

@bbrjch

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Doran Just did mine for the second time. How did yours hold up for round two?

There are locator pins for the gasket

Hey Pete, Awesome Video. Original 2002 VRSCA Owner here. I have a question about where you got the New Gasket ? or if it's the original. I have a slight leak on the bottom & would like to know if you have any links to where I could get a new one or how I could possible seal the cover on the bottom. Thanks again for a great Video !!!

@buffalopeter2113

3 жыл бұрын

www.shopronniesharleydavidson.com/ Try this link, Ronnie's HD. Select your bike and go from there. Good luck

@JohnnyRoggio

3 жыл бұрын

@@buffalopeter2113 Thank you my friend :)

Greetings. ¿ How many pounds the 14 screws of the lid. ?

@damonaitson1779

4 жыл бұрын

Go back to around 12:20 in the video to the picture of the bolt pattern. Torque specs are at the bottom of the page. You can pause it at this point. But I think it is 9.7 Nm (85 in-lbs).

@jmjv2656

4 жыл бұрын

@@damonaitson1779 .85 pounds is very high there is a risk of breaking the lid. Sweep the holes. The maximum would be 25 pounds. ( It's aluminum is not steel

@damonaitson1779

4 жыл бұрын

@@jmjv2656 just stating what the manual says. I'm no expert! Like I said, go back and watch the video or buy a vrod manual.

URGENT! My local HD shop can't find ANY part # for the rubber grommet. I just bought this sweet '04 & I'm wanting to take it for a ride over the weekend for my 50th birthday in a few days. My Clymer manual is about the same as the diagrams the HD shop has. Does ANYONE know that part # for the rubber grommet? PLEASE HELP! Respectfully, (& desperate) Michael Forbes

@buffalopeter2113

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you mean the O ring like I used in the video or are you trying to replace the grommet? The grommet is part of the stator wire I believe so you would have to replace the stator which would be a lot of $$.

@telorum1970

4 жыл бұрын

@@buffalopeter2113 Thanks for the quick response. The stator & wire harness aren't sold separately and are $170ish. You pretty much answered my question and for that, I'm grateful. Shame to have to buy all that for a $2 rubber grommet. Thanks again for your help! 👍

@buffalopeter2113

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@patrickbragisson7370

2 жыл бұрын

@@buffalopeter2113 what’s the part # for the o-rings? Or would any 3/8th o-ring/faucet ring work?

What size of o-rings?

@buffalopeter2113

4 ай бұрын

11 minutes into the video it shows what size I used.

@wizardofshadynook

4 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks.

Did you reuse the cover gasket??

@buffalopeter2113

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@87Lowbird

3 жыл бұрын

@@buffalopeter2113 Awesome man. Thank you for your time making the vid and answering my question.. 👍

Does it leak all the time or only when hot?

@buffalopeter2113

6 жыл бұрын

Vincent LeVine it started out as a little drop on the floor every once in awhile. Then one day after it had been sitting all week there was a puddle. I took a pic. I'll try and find it and post it

@kennethmoneagle9613

5 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Peter can you answer my question on wire placement?

Yeah, I got Lazy & got ROBBED by a Shop to do this. And I still see a Leak. So guess who's going back... *Sidebar, Can anyone provide the Part # for that K&N Oil filter?

@buffalopeter2113

3 жыл бұрын

KN-174C

@ALOJ77

3 жыл бұрын

@@buffalopeter2113 Thanks.

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