Any pics of how to do this for future reference. Mines an 08 F800GS but I've only done 13000 relatively easy miles so hopefully will be OK for a bit
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Bit clearer instructions:
Remove right hand side cover above the rectifier to access wiring connectors and disconnect them, be careful they can be fiddly - try not to break any.
You might find it easier to remove the rectifier completely. Take pictures of the wire routing and connector locations because it can be confusing later when reconnecting and re-routing
You'll probably end up cutting a few cable ties so make sure you have a few replacements.
Remove the front sprocket cover depending on whether you have an aftermarket replacement.
If not already done disconnect the alternator/stator plug by tracing the wire from the engine casing grommet on the back of the cover.
Loosen the right right side engine bolts evenly (ideally in reverse order below) and note the lengths of each bolt and it's location - depending on model sometimes as they might be different lengths.
Gently draw off the engine casing, it will be restrained from the draw of the magnets inside and you'll have to break the gasket seal - there might be a few drops of residual oil.
Discard the gasket and clean up the mating surfaces.
Inside the cover undo the two screws securing the wiring clamp - the screws can be quite tight so use a good screwdriver so you don't naf the screw heads.
Undo the three hex bolts holding the stator and lift out the stator - you might need a bit of jiggling to get it free but should come out easy. Note the position of the rubber wiring grommet.
Fit the new or refurbed stator into the cover lining up the wiring and grommet and .
Clean the stator bolts and wiring clamp screws and apply a little blue loctite and torque.
Make sure everything is nice and clean, replace the gasket and use a bit of high temp silicone gasket sealer around the wiring gromet, then gently re-install the cover - the magnets will draw the cover on with some force, make sure your gasket hasn't come out.
Tighten all the cover bolts evenly and in the sequence below torquing them to the correct value. They don't need a lot, just a 'nip', be careful not to over tighten if not torquing.
Reconnect plugs and re-route the wiring and reinstall the remaining components and your done.
NB: it's a good idea to replace the rectifier when replacing the stator (it's usually a faulty rectifier that kills the stator) unless you have confirmed that it's ok. The rectifier will have two connectors: a battery and alternator and they are different so you can't get them wrong.
I didn't torque my bolts I just used my judgement - never used a torque wrench.
Haynes:
Cover bolts 12Nm
Stator bolts 10Nm
