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News, how-tos, new parts, and tech talk from the shop in Hampstead, NH.
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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…
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…
Why is my GSXR stator overheating???
Of all the motorcycles out there with charging issues, perhaps the most notorious is the 2006-2009 GSXR600 and GSXR750. It’s no secret that these bikes have some serious heat issues! We want to help you guys understand why these bikes have stator issues: A key reason that these stators have issues with heat is because of…
New Grommet Threading Tool for Rick’s
When we first started manufacturing stators back in the day, we ran into the same problem with threading stator wires through the tight holes in the rubber grommets. So Rick came up with the idea for this tool that is specifically made for the Motorsport Industry. This has been a huge help to our production…
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…
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…
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…
Rick talks to Chaparrel Motorsports!
We saw Kyle from Chaparrel Motorsports at the Parts Unlimited NVP Show in August and he sat down with Rick & Amanda to get a better understand of what we do here at Rick’s. Check out the video below!
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!
Custom Asian Orange Build
Check out the latest vintage custom bike to get the Rick’s Motorsport Electrics treatment! This bike is owned by Russ Larabee with work done by Godffrey’s Garage in Burlington, WI. The bike started off as a 1978 CB750K and grew into this beauty! It has a Rick’s rectifier/regulator combo, rebuild stator, & rebuilt field coil.…
Motorcycle Electronics – what part IS that???
We don’t want you to be intimidated by motorcycle electronics so we put together a short video to help you identify the different components of the charging system. With basic mechanical knowledge and your service manual, you should be able to do some diagnosis in your own garage.