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[sleepy2]

@N3FOLJust ordered a new Ricks Motorsports Stator, Kimpex HD Voltage Regulator and a gasket for Stator. Nobody has a Cover2 gasket for the chrome cover behind Stator cover(Cover1) from    Fort Nine  in Montreal Quebec Canada  $433can free shipping! Should arrive by Friday or Saturday!

[sleepy2]

@N3FOLyes I finally stopped procrastinated and on the way to fix, miss ridding but things were always coming up that had to take care of first!

[N3FOL]

Glad you are able to get the parts you need despite some minor issues with the gasket.  I was just thinking, those bike parts are not cheap at all.  Best of luck and sounds like the weekend is maintenance day for you.  

[N3FOL]

1 minute ago, sleepy2 said:

@N3FOLyes I finally stopped procrastinated and on the way to fix, miss ridding but things were always coming up that had to take care of first!

You did the right thing.  Priorities first aka family matters before riding.  Friday delivery is not too far away.  

[sleepy2]

@N3FOL OEM parts from Yamaha dealer is $585can + 13%tax for the Stator, which is on back-order! Almost $300can +13%tax for the Voltage Regulator(which is available) so much better deal with a part that people say is better!

[N3FOL]

That 13% tax is a little on the high don't you think?  You are probably used to it by now.  I was not aware Canada has that much on sales tax. 

 

[sleepy2]

@N3FOL Yes it is! It is our HST(Federal tax) and PST(Provincial tax)which we pay on all purchases except food which is PST only! So when I bought my parts it cost me $48can in tax.

[N3FOL]

Good evening to all.  My busy work schedule and thinking about 'cutting the grass' is worrying me for no reason.  I am sure my grass will wait for me until Friday afternoon.  

[sleepy2]

@N3FOL Picked up a gasket today for$12can today from dealer that had one in-stock. Thanks for your offer anyways! Now just have to wait for parts to show up!

[sleepy2]

Got an e-mail last night about the parts I ordered! I was informed that the Stator I ordered was not available and DID NOT fit my bike like it said in the catalog so they gave me the right number for the one that does fit my bike! It will be $25 more! So now it will be next week before they arrive!

  

[N3FOL]

@sleepy2  Another $25 dollars to get the right part and a delay.  Another week of waiting and you should be all set.  Hang in there.  I know, it can be a little frustrating when ordering online.  

On my end, I've been riding the SVTC all week since the morning commute has been on the chilly side.  RSV will get an oil change Sunday night after work.  Got called in to work once again for the weekend.  I was able to cut my grass today and washed the wife's car.  FWIW, 'Mission Accomplished' for Friday.  

Have a relaxing night.  

[sleepy2]

Last couple days getting around to cleaning and reorganizing garage for more access to work on bike on table lift. Too hard to lay on ground and get up every time I need something!(usually right after I get down)

Newest email after reorder says sometime next week!

Going to start getting bike ready today or tomorrow so I'll be able to fix when parts come in!

[PastorCurt]

Went on the first Venture ride today, 28° brrrr

I should clarify that it was the first Venture ride of the season, we had the CanAm out in March… just before we had 36” of snow.

Edited Sunday at 01:46 AM by PastorCurt

[N3FOL]

28° is cold on the Venture, but you went on your first Venture ride which is priceless.  I usually take the SVTC on cold rides below 45°.  

Our consolation:  Warmer days is just around the corner. 

[N3FOL]

Got called in again to work Sunday morning.  Must get my beauty sleep.   Good night to all.  

[uncledj]

On 5/2/2026 at 10:01 PM, N3FOL said:

Got called in again to work Sunday morning.  Must get my beauty sleep.   Good night to all.  

Get LOTS of it.

 

[sleepy2]

Stator,Voltage Regulator and gasket dropped off by Purolator today ! Still organizing garage while working on sons lawnmower! Also got neighbors lawn cut as she is at new home and her old one is for sale! Probably start working on bike in a couple days!!