They are behind the clutch basket. the problem is not replacing them ,it is finding them,no one sells them that i know of,if you can find another used one you would then have to remove the old magnets then ruff the surface so a bond would more easily stick to the surface ,use a 2 part epoxy spread on the back side of each magnet being replaced and place each magnet bumped up to each other,carefully to make sure they are placed the same distance from the lip of the hub as the originals so they travel over the stater as they should and let set as per directions until completely dry ,then replace the hub and free-spin the hub to make sure the magnets will all clear the stater ,gary
Take the rotor and the clutch basket off at the same time
there is no alternator per say. your charging system consist of a stator which is behind the clutch assembly and a regulator which is on the front of the frame. check to make sure the plug under the bike has not come unplugged. it runs from the reg to the stator.
Remove the cables from the 1995 Harley-Davidson Road Tank motorcycle starter. Remove the retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new starter. The starter turns the engine over so it can start.
Get a shop manual. remove primary cover and primary chain. Remove rotor. Unplug stator from voltage regulator. Remove stator. Reverse process to install. You will need a manual and an impact wrench... at very least.
The stator is located behind the compensator sprocket inside the front of the primary cover.
Way behind the clutch.
The 2005 XL Sportster is equipped with a traditional stator that generates electricity, so it should have wires coming from the stator that exit the side case. The stator is responsible for charging the battery and powering the electrical system while the engine runs. While some newer motorcycles may use sensors for various functions, the standard configuration for the 2005 XL Sportster involves a direct connection from the stator. Always consult the service manual for specific wiring diagrams and information.
stator or starter?
A common cause for the stator to move back and forth on a Harley is worn stator mounting bolts. These bolts can become loose over time due to vibration and engine movement. It is important to check and properly tighten the mounting bolts to prevent further shifting of the stator.
The two magnets that push and pull in a motor are the stator magnet and the rotor magnet. The stator magnet is stationary and creates a magnetic field, while the rotor magnet is attached to the spinning rotor and interacts with the stator magnet to generate rotary motion.
Replacing the stator is the next part to replace. Other than that the only other part to replace is the rotor which is less likely to fail because it only has magnets no wires. It is possible for the rotor to go bad from screws coming loose that hold the stator on. Once you get to the stator in your repair you can easily tell if the rotor has any problems, it will be plainly visable
The stator and the magnets.