Well as I suspected the stator had failed. Cycle Metrics rocks if anyone in the Portland area needs help. While it was there he also, totally rest adjusted the carbs, lubed all of the cables, adjusted the front brake after replacement, adjusted the clutch (which included straightening the bent clutch lever), replaced the turn signal flasher with on that works with my smaller lights, and redid several sections of wiring that needed attention, all this for the price he'd quoted for the stator/charging system repair!
With cold wet roads I on;y got out for a brief ride, but it was heaven. This bike has never ridden this well in any aspect. The new bars were perfect, the power was great, the bloody turn signals worked...I wasn't worried about it dying...it was a good f@#king day my friends...a good day indeed...
All that is left is some fresh paint on the new stator cover, a new battery, and a full tank of fresh gas and she'll be road worthy at the first sign of sun...
Matt (SausageMahoney) will have some pics up in a bit of the ride etc...
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