The Blog
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…
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 Hotshot Rotors
If you’re restoring your vintage Honda or Kawasaki motorcycle, one of your key priorities should be getting an upgraded rotor. This is because older motorcycles often have inadequate charging systems, depriving you of a lot of potential power. Luckily, you can now get a Rick’s Hotshot rotor and overcome the charging system deficiency. In this…
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…
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…
Hot Shot Vintage Honda Rotor for CB350/360!
If you’re doing restoration on an older Honda CB3350, CL350, CL360 or CJ360, then you NEED THIS ROTOR!!!! You’re already aware of the woefully inadequate charging system on those bikes. Rick’s Motorsport Electrics has finally found a complete solution to this problem!! We now manufactures a New Hot Shot Series Rotor for your Vintage Honda…
New Aftermarket High Output Rotor for Vintage CB350/360s
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics has a new Hot Shot Series alternator rotor for the vintage Honda CB350/360s. The new rotor uses modern neodymium magnets in the production of the part. This results in a 70% increase in output over the stock OEM part. Better output allows the use of improved ignition & lighting systems. Even…
Overview of Capacitors
What are capacitors? Capacitors are electrical devices designed to hold a potential difference, similar to a battery, except capacitors store their charge as electrostatic energy. They consist of two conductive plates separated by a dielectric medium in which the static charge is stored as the current creates a potential difference across the plates. Why do…
Remove your stator the right way!
Make sure you always have the right tools on hand to do the job properly – when you’re removing a stator, be sure to use the correct rotor puller! We like the ones from DSS. This is what can happen when you don’t use the right tools:
How to remove a Motorsport stator properly!
Ever wonder why they sell fly wheel pullers? So you don’t damage your stator when you try to take if off your machine! Check out the video below then pick up the proper puller so you don’t make the same mistake!