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News, how-tos, new parts, and tech talk from the shop in Hampstead, NH.
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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…
Do’s & Don’ts of Vintage Charging Systems: Part 2
So this is 2nd part of our summary on Rick’s presentation in Motorcycles Classics booth at Barber Vintage Festival. We’re going to get into more details in this post, some common issues we see with these vintage bikes, and some solutions to help you guys out! **Voltage Drop** This is one of the most common…
Rectifier Regulator Signal Wires
Ok, guys – we’re going to get a little technical in this blog post! We’ve had so many questions about a “missing” signal wire that we asked our tech guru Sean for an exact answer. This is what he had to say. Many Rick’s Motorsport Electrics Rectifier/Regulators eliminate what is commonly referred to as a…
Melted OKI CDI Boxes
Anyone that has one of the classic Honda CBX motorcycles knows that the CDI box is prone to melting. But why? The original equipment podding was subject to heat and environmental issues like melting & oozing. Repeated issues end up exposing the electrical components to the weather and cause the CDI boxes to fail. The…
How Much Dielectric Grease Should I Use?
How much is too much or not enough dielectric grease? This short video will help you decide.
How to Adjust Stator Grommets
Ever wondered if that little rubber grommet on your stator wires can be adjusted? It can! Check out our simple how-to video below!
Cleaning Motorcycle Electrical Connectors
There are a ton of different connectors on your motorcycle or ATV, but don’t worry – you don’t have to clean everything that plugs into the main harness