please don't get offended at this next statement. but for us to be absolutely clear on the technical terms, please watch the spelling.

STATOR is a charging/triggering device, most of the time located on the right hand side of the engine near the flywheel area. one function of the stator is to keep the battery charged up. similiar to the function of the alternator. some folks refer to the stator as a magneto.

STARTER is the cranking device that turns the flywheel to turn the crankshaft to move the rod/piston to get the engine going. it takes battery voltage to turn it and it does not return the juice. it is a user of electricity.

the voltage regulator maintains constant voltage for the system.

 

I can't locate the stator then I can't believe that's even a word anyhow in any of the pics I took can you see the stator also I can't find a regulator anywhere?

 

different styles of stators:

Image Search Results for atv stator

How to get to a Chinese 110cc ATV Stator/Magneto - YouTube

Stator and Regulator/Rectifier Tip of the Week from Cruiser Customizing by Kyle Bradshaw - YouTube

principle is the same on the video below:
Charging System Stator Test Can-Am Bombardier Outlander 400 ATV Motorcycle Watercraft - YouTube

regulators are finned for cooling. air fins.

 

I should def have a regulator correct? and it's mounted on the frame somwhere or should be???

 

yeah, some are mounted under the handlebars, near the solenoid, on the opposite frame of the solenoid. under the fuel tank, under the plastics near the headlight area. multiple places from multiple manufacturers. just look for the air finned metal with wires. some are "big", some are small-not nickel sized small, about the size of your computer mouse.

 

ya def don't have one I found a four pin wire connector labeled rectifier with nothing attached to it... so it must have falling off.. would this have anything to do with the start button not working? and can someone tell me what color wires the CDI harness gets plugged into?

 

Desjardins2012:

I'm behind on my postings, and I know I promised you via private message that I would get around to responding, but after looking down this long thread I see that Jaster94 has done an outstanding job . I have nothing to add....

Jaster94:

Those videos were really good. It's amazing what you can get on youtube these days.....

 

Lynn, i am humbled. i have only tried to retain your lessons in atv electricity and give you all of the credit for your knowledge. i am but a student who can almost quote his mentor/teacher. YOU, my friend, are the one we should be thanking! i can only try because i know your online time is limited and you're a very busy person.

 

i would venture to say if you could find the time, you could post youtube videos of testing stators, CDIs, regulators/rectifiers and such and save yourself a lot of typing. the mods could make a video section of your stuff and make them a sticky. . because one thing i noticed about a lot of your posts is that you have to constantly repeat yourself. i presume you make it easy and do a copy/paste thing with your information. i just know you're a plethora of valuable information and i have learned so much and i do appreciate it!!!!! take care and we'll see ya on the next thread......to be continued, because it always is....