Is this even possible? new to ignition

[cr125freak]

Ok(im new) Is the flywheel (01 cr125) supposed to be a magnet. Mine had surface rust (long story) so I took a wire brush to it. is it possible for the flywheel to lose its magnetism?

 

[cr125freak]

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[rm_racer]

Im not sure but I would imagine it could. Is the flywheel off? If it is, try sticking somthing to it. If not, then I dont know.

 

[cr125freak]

ok the stator is part of the problem but i have another question,,, what is the magnet on the outside of the flywheel called. and where can i buy one.(there is surface rust on the metal on the outside of it

 

[husabutt]

The flywheel is usually only sold as an assembly. Go to the Honda or Service Honda website and look up the part.

 

[cr125freak]

i already baught the stator itself off of ricky stator now what is the magnet called that goes arround the flywheel

 

[Zenith]

As husabutt said it's sold as one piece, so it's usually just called the flywheel. For the 2001 CR125 the Honda part code is 31100-KZ4-J31 but that's the stator and flywheel which is hardly what you want as it's $240!

Is the flywheel still magnetised? Take it off and put a piece of ferrous metal inside and see how strong the magnetism feels, it should be quite strong. They can get demagnetised, but I've never heard of anybody having that problem. Maybe if you gave us some details of the problems you're having we could help more?

 

[cr125freak]

yes the magnet in the flywheel is very strong (ignore what i posted earlier) but there is rust on the magnetic part on the outside of the flywheel (about 10 -11 o'clock) from the flywheel should i try to clean it up with steel wool or leave it alone

 

[BSWIFT]

Don't worry about the rust. Sand it lightly and wipe some oil on it. The rust will not cause a problem. However, you should make sure there is not moisture behind the ignition cover.

 

[cr125freak]

no I mean on the magnet about 10 oclock from the flywheel (has a metal part coming down towards the flywheel) has rust on it (the gasket broke water got into the ignition)

 

[racerx090]

wd40 that rust and use steel wool. it really shouldnt be a problem

 

[cr125freak]

ok thanks thats finally an answer to me this thread should be closed thanks for your help