Electrex, Horse Power Ignition Stator Review
Stator failures are probably the #1 early Husaberg issue (1989-2003)
This is a review of the electrex and also a Horse Power Ignition stator for a 1995 fe 501.
Because I ride tight single track ( mostly 1st and 2nd gear) I am convinced that I am simply not getting enough airflow through the rad to provide adequate cooling. I have to add coolant regularly and I think that a fan is really needed for the way I ride. I think as others have said that high temperature is killing the stators.
I have tried several used SEM stators ( some purchased used and some from my own collection of vintage husqvarna's ) and all have failed, the longest survivor was maybe 2 months.
2 years ago I purchased a stator from Electrex in England, it arrived in about 2 weeks. 180 pounds including shipping plus 40 duty = $375 Canadian
They look really well made
All connecters and wire length perfectly plug in as stock. Claim 200 watts lighting if using a rectifier which is above the stock SEM of 140 watts.
The bike started right up, bike ran perfectly for about 2 years then the usual problem - ran rough when engine got really hot, and very difficult to start hot. Testing with ohmeter is normal when cold, Did not test hot.
I just purchased another stator this time from Horse Power Ignition. Belgium
These appear the same exact stators as electrex and the 2 websites claim the other as “Dealers”
This one is quite a bit cheaper. I paid 195 euro including shipping plus 18 duty = $283 Canadian
I ordered and paid on Wednesday, it shipped on Monday and arrived Tuesday (from Belgium to west coast Canada in one day!) Pretty hard to beat that. Bike starts right up and currently running perfect.
Summary : electrex and hpi stators work just as well as SEM, and from my experience last longer than original SEM, but ultimately they seem to not be able to handle high temperatures same as SEM. I would think that a cooler running engine would likely extend stator lifespan. Lighting power is claimed to be better. I had no issues with damaging the stock SEM cdi, and electrex websites claim - “This unit features built in protection to prevent damage to the original SEM CDI/HT coil. “
I have considered sending a failed SEM stator for rewinding a few times, but the cost of paying for shipping 2 ways is expensive plus there is a long turnaround time involved. I do not know if a rewound stator would last longer or shorter in my application.
Pictured is Electrex stator ready to remove.
Stator failures are probably the #1 early Husaberg issue (1989-2003)
This is a review of the electrex and also a Horse Power Ignition stator for a 1995 fe 501.
Because I ride tight single track ( mostly 1st and 2nd gear) I am convinced that I am simply not getting enough airflow through the rad to provide adequate cooling. I have to add coolant regularly and I think that a fan is really needed for the way I ride. I think as others have said that high temperature is killing the stators.
I have tried several used SEM stators ( some purchased used and some from my own collection of vintage husqvarna's ) and all have failed, the longest survivor was maybe 2 months.
2 years ago I purchased a stator from Electrex in England, it arrived in about 2 weeks. 180 pounds including shipping plus 40 duty = $375 Canadian
They look really well made
All connecters and wire length perfectly plug in as stock. Claim 200 watts lighting if using a rectifier which is above the stock SEM of 140 watts.
The bike started right up, bike ran perfectly for about 2 years then the usual problem - ran rough when engine got really hot, and very difficult to start hot. Testing with ohmeter is normal when cold, Did not test hot.
I just purchased another stator this time from Horse Power Ignition. Belgium
These appear the same exact stators as electrex and the 2 websites claim the other as “Dealers”
This one is quite a bit cheaper. I paid 195 euro including shipping plus 18 duty = $283 Canadian
I ordered and paid on Wednesday, it shipped on Monday and arrived Tuesday (from Belgium to west coast Canada in one day!) Pretty hard to beat that. Bike starts right up and currently running perfect.
Summary : electrex and hpi stators work just as well as SEM, and from my experience last longer than original SEM, but ultimately they seem to not be able to handle high temperatures same as SEM. I would think that a cooler running engine would likely extend stator lifespan. Lighting power is claimed to be better. I had no issues with damaging the stock SEM cdi, and electrex websites claim - “This unit features built in protection to prevent damage to the original SEM CDI/HT coil. “
I have considered sending a failed SEM stator for rewinding a few times, but the cost of paying for shipping 2 ways is expensive plus there is a long turnaround time involved. I do not know if a rewound stator would last longer or shorter in my application.
Pictured is Electrex stator ready to remove.
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