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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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
Custom Revolution: Motorcycle Exhibit
Have you guys seen the new Custom Revolution Motorcycle Exhibit from The Motorcycle Arts Foundation (MAF)? The exhibit is meant to highlight & promote the artwork of some of the most beautiful custom motorcycles out there, displaying some serious eye candy from all around the world! The exhibit is being housed in Los Angeles, CA at The…
Think vintage = think Rick’s Motorsport Electrics
Here at Rick’s Motorsport Electrics, Inc: WE SPEAK VINTAGE! Vintage Japanese motorcycles are a passion for Rick and he loves collecting them & seeing them out on the road. But you need upgraded electronics to keep those vintage bikes running smooth and that’s where we come in! Check out our website for your specific…
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!
Why is my older bike over charging??
We get this question so often we decided to make a video with a clear explanation and also teach you how to test for this on your own! Our tech guru Sean walks you through it in this video below.
Barber Vintage Festival – let’s go!
I’m going back down to Barber again this year & I couldn’t be more excited!! This 3 day festival in Birmingham, AL is everything I love about motorcycles! Here are my top 10 reasons (in no particular order) to visit the Barber Vintage Festival – feel free to add anything that I may have missed! …