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News, how-tos, new parts, and tech talk from the shop in Hampstead, NH.
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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 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 –…
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…
Latest Barn Find: Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley Replica
We all know that everyone likes a good barn find story, right? This new one is one of my favorites and involves my buddy Mike, owner of former MOTO Sports Xing out of Kingston, NH . Mike’s passion is vintage, mostly Kawasaki and Ducati – that’s why we get along so well!!! And also one of…
Save ’em don’t scrap ’em!
Something I witnessed this past week mad me a bit sad. A company that I cant name or describe too much scrapped most of their inventory of used Japanese motorcycle parts. Motors, frames, tanks, plastic, suspension, and everything else. Items from the 80’s up thru the 2000’s and even some stuff from earlier. Most of…
7th Annual AHRMA Vintage Fest & Swap Meet!
If you’re looking for a fun motorcycle event over Memorial Day weekend, you *need* to check out the 7th Annual AHRMA Vintage Festival & Swap Meet! It’s being held at New Jersey Motorsports Park from May 24-26, 2019, Rain or Shine. There are some really cool things going on at this year’s event & it…
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…
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…
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…
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…