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Custom Stator Rebuilds
We do lots of custom work here at Rick’s Motorsport Electrics. We love keeping those vintage machines on the road and sometimes the only way to replace the part is to rebuild it! Other times, we’re trying to improve the design or enhance the performance of the part. When the original manufacturer decides to stop production…
Special Promotion on Honda ATC250R
The Honda ATC250R is a coveted, high performance 3-wheeler that enthusiasts just LOVE to ride! In their day, their performance was absolutely unrivaled. In 1981, the ATC250R was the first and only pure performance ATV produced by a major manufacturer. In 1986, production stopped on these ATC’s due to safety concerns. There were rumors…
Need Some Restoration Inspiration??
The winter is motorcycle restoration season and here at Rick’s we love keeping up with what people are doing, and we always love checking out a great restoration job! But sometimes we all need a little inspiration, right? Or you just want to spend a few minutes looking at beautiful bike builds dreaming of someday…
A visit to Revival Cycles – The artists of the Motorcycle Industry
On a little street, in a little neighborhood, in the great big city of Austin, Texas, you will find a large, nondescript old steel building that is populated by some of the motorcycle industry’s finest and most talented artisans and their remarkable creations. Revival Cycles call themselves a “cultural center for motorcyclists”, and after Rick’s visit…
Special Promotions on multiple parts for the Kawasaki Z1R for your winter restoration project
The Kawasaki Z1 is a legendary bike, a winner of multiple awards! Here at Rick’s, we love the classics and right now we have a great opportunity for you to improve and upgrade your Z1 to modern times. For two weeks beginning 1/21/19, we will have these 7 parts for the Kawasaki Z1 on sale…
Electrical Motorcycle Parts – Why should you buy from Ricks?
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics, Inc. has been an industry leader for over 40 years. What began as a small motorcycle salvage business in the late 1970’s has grown to a well recognized, highly reputed brand name in the Motorsport world. Rick’s Motorsport Electrics offers a full line of charging and starting systems and electrical ignition components…
Where can I get a Universal CDI box?
Recently, we had a couple of inquiries regarding Universal CDI boxes and if we make them. There’s a lot that goes into this answer so we thought it would be best to let our Technical Support Manager, Sean, (aka our resident smart guy) answer some questions for us! Us: Why would someone be looking for…
Special Promotion on Brand New Aftermarket Starter Motor for Kawasaki KZ400B/H & KZ440 Street Bike with OE# 21063-1011
Winter is definitely the best time to focus on your vintage motorcycle restoration projects! Rick’s Motorsport Electrics offers a brand new Aftermarket Starter Motor for your Kawasaki KZ400B/H & KZ440 Street Bike with OE# 21063-1011. Rick’s part #61-220 is a direct replacement, permanent magnet design. In the past, the magnets in the Kawasaki motors often…
HOT SHOT HAYABUSA STATOR & REC/REG
RICK’S MOTORSPORT ELECTRICS HOT SHOT AFTERMARKET HAYABUSA STATOR & REG/REG Rick’s Motorsport Electrics introduces a high output stator for the Suzuki Hayabusa. The stator is a rebuilt unit from Ricks, which requires that you send your old stator in to be rebuilt. The rebuilt Hayabusa stator has been field tested to deliver 25% more wattage…
AFTERMARKET HARLEY DAVIDSON® REGULATOR RECTIFIER – MADE IN USA!
4.8 of 5 (26 customer reviews) Description Introducing the Rick’s Motorsport Electrics Made In USA line of regulator rectifiers for Harley Davidson® motorcycles. This aftermarket Harley Davidson® Regulator Rectifier has been built to OEM specs in the good ole USA! It’s a perfect solution for replacing your bike’s OEM regulator rectifier. Save money over the cost of the OEM Harley Davidson® part and…
December Restoration Special!
December Restoration Part Special!!! We’re featuring the classic Honda CB3350/360 charging system parts. Get 10% any of the parts listed below from now till 12/21/18. *Remember if you’re upgrading your rotor & you DON’T already have our regulator: you MUST order that as well since the OE regulator cannot handle the additional power! Rectifier-Regulator…
Winter Season = Restoration Projects!
Most people don’t have the luxury of riding their motorcycles year-round, especially if you live in New England! Now is the time to get to all those projects you’ve been putting off. You’ll still get to spend time with your machine, but you won’t need to get frostbite. Our friends at Motorcycle Classics Magazine have…