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News, how-tos, new parts, and tech talk from the shop in Hampstead, NH.
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We’re Hiring a Customer Service Rep!
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics is a manufacturing company in the Powersports Industry based out of Hampstead, NH. We are a family owned business that started off as a small repair shop in the 1970s. We’v
We’re Hiring for the warehouse!!
Open Position: Warehouse Associate The Warehouse Associate is responsible for processing the outbound parcel shipments and performing warehouse functions as directed by the Warehouse Manager and will gain complete knowledge of the shipping system and the company software. As part of the Rick’s Motorsport team, this employee is also expected to become familiar with processing…
Bit by the Vintage Racing Bug
Being a guy that has a motorcycle… no, make that a Vintage Motorcycle addiction, it was a no brainer when my buddy Vinny messaged me one day and asked if I had any interest in racing a “lender” 1986 Yamaha FZ700 for June’s USCRA race weekend here in New Hampshire at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.…
The Kid’s Cafe – A 16 Year Old’s First Rebuild
A couple years ago (right in the middle of the Covid craziness), Corban reached out to us about a vintage Honda 350 project that he started in his bedroom at his parents’ house. He told us it was his first motorcycle build, that he’d done a ton of research and that he was now on…
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics to Offer a New KTM 50 Replacement Stator for 50cc Bikes
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics to Offer a New KTM 50 Replacement Stator for 50cc Bikes Since KTM’s very first 50cc rolled out in 2001, these small but mighty dirt bikes have only grown in popularity. Developed for junior riders just starting out in motocross, this powerful bike sports best-in-class features, and exceptional performance. While the bike…
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics Calendar Photo Contest!
Do you dream of seeing your ride get the true fame & appreciation it deserves? Want to see your bike in a calendar so you can brag to all of your friends? We’re looking for images for our upcoming 2023 calendar and *YOU* could win!! Contest will run for 2 weeks: May 12, 2022 –…
Revival Homegrown
David & Sonya Lloyd’s 1968 Honda CB350 “68” David and Sonya Lloyd are a father-daughter team from Milton GA. David leads Lloyd Brothers Motorsports Flat Track Team with his brother, Michael, and they’ve had quite a run in flat track with both Aprilia and Ducati builds. “We’ve been honored to have many great champions ride…
How To Properly Measure Your Stator
Stator Measurements Guide It is often necessary to take stator measurements and compare to specifications to make sure that the correct part is being purchased, especially on “split year” models. There are typically three measurements that are used to identify the stator: the “outside diameter”, “inside diameter”, and “stack thickness”. These measurements should ideally be…
Rick’s Ride Ins
The Rick’s team wanted to say thank you to everyone who joined us for our very first Ride-In at our Hampstead, NH workshop on May 16th. It was a tremendous success and such a pleasure to have you all come by! After a long New England winter, there’s nothing quite like getting your machine out…
Ricks Motorsport Electrics 99-500H “Double Shot” Charging kit for 13-20 Polaris RZR 900/1000
Double the Power, Double the Reliability Side by sides demand even greater power and reliability these days, and Ricks Motorsport Electrics has your machine covered on both fronts with our new Double Shot kit – no matter what terrain you’re taking on. With our new Double Shot stator design, paired with our new high output…
Happy One Year Anniversary to Rick’s Brand Ambassador
Exactly one year ago, we welcomed Mike Corcoran into the Rick’s Motorsport Electrics family as our very first official Brand Ambassador. Yes… we hired him in the middle of the shut down and one of the busiest years our industry has seen in a while. Plans had obviously been in the works before then and…
How to winterize your motorcycle
Anyone who has ever stored a motorcycle during winter knows it isn’t as simple as just throwing a tarp over it and hoping for the best. In order to keep your motorcycle running in top condition, it’s important to follow these tips below before storing it for the long haul. At minimum you should take…