JERSEYJOE
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When I apply the brake on the Viper the headlights dim and the tach goes to zero. I assume that the brake light line is grounding against the chassis someplace. Is thee a known trouble spot that I should look at?
Viper Light Dim
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Loctite2
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I had the same problem.
Check your wire harness.....
but, sorry to say it is most likly the stator.
Check your wire harness.....
but, sorry to say it is most likly the stator.
Millinocket Rocket
New member
Yes- inspect the wiring harness that runs under the motor. You'll probably find a rub through. Also a very common problem on Vipers.
mod-it
Member
Went through the same thing. Tach resets when the brake is hit, and also when you switch between high/low beam. You'll need a fly-wheel puller when you change the stator.
i had he same problem, and i checked under the handle bar pad and i found that all the wires rubbed. I shrinked rapped all the wires and the problem never happened again. So they must have been rubbing together and shorting out th lights.
JERSEYJOE
Member
problem
When I unhooked the rear tail light at the light itself the problem goes away. Could it still be the stator?
When I unhooked the rear tail light at the light itself the problem goes away. Could it still be the stator?
kirk700 srx
Member
I had a rub through under my gas tank that caused my tach to reset and lights to go out when I hit the brake!
kirk700 srx
Member
You are cutting off the power demand when you unplug your tail lights so yes it could still be the stator!
JERSEYJOE
Member
Stator
OK I ordered the stator. Guess it's a matter of removing the exhaust, recoil. flywheel and replacing the stator. ANY TRICKS? I assume that the timing marks should be put back exactly how I find them?
OK I ordered the stator. Guess it's a matter of removing the exhaust, recoil. flywheel and replacing the stator. ANY TRICKS? I assume that the timing marks should be put back exactly how I find them?
Woo hoo! add me to the list of failed viper stators! I've got 7 miles on mine since i picked it up this summer and she needs a stator. Cost at Yamaha dealer here is $235, they have 10 in stock and say they have replaced a ton. BTW this happened at about 47xx miles.
JerseyJoe, IIRC its fixed. I beleive the only way to adjust timing would be with a offset ignition key, so it shoulnt be an issue just replacing the stator. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
JerseyJoe, IIRC its fixed. I beleive the only way to adjust timing would be with a offset ignition key, so it shoulnt be an issue just replacing the stator. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
JERSEYJOE
Member
Stator
Priced One At My Dealer: $140.00 Guess I Get The Long Deal.
I Had One Go N My 2001 Srx. Sled Ran Great One Weekend, The Following Weekend It Refused To Start, No Spark..
Good News On The Fixed Plate Install. Should Be No Problem For Me.
Priced One At My Dealer: $140.00 Guess I Get The Long Deal.
I Had One Go N My 2001 Srx. Sled Ran Great One Weekend, The Following Weekend It Refused To Start, No Spark..
Good News On The Fixed Plate Install. Should Be No Problem For Me.
mod-it
Member
That's a great price for a stator, a normal price is usually around 190-200.