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News, how-tos, new parts, and tech talk from the shop in Hampstead, NH.
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How to Test a Motorcycle Rectifier using a digital multimeter
Having a functioning rectifier regulator is one of the key elements to maintaining a healthy and reliable motorcycle. The rectifier regulator converts AC power to DC allowing the alternator to charge the battery, and controls the amount of power delivered to the battery. Without a functioning rectifier-regulator, a weak, dead, or overcharged battery would be the…
AFTERMARKET HARLEY DAVIDSON® REGULATOR RECTIFIER – MADE IN USA!
4.8 of 5 (26 customer reviews) Description Introducing the Rick’s Motorsport Electrics Made In USA line of regulator rectifiers for Harley Davidson® motorcycles. This aftermarket Harley Davidson® Regulator Rectifier has been built to OEM specs in the good ole USA! It’s a perfect solution for replacing your bike’s OEM regulator rectifier. Save money over the cost of the OEM Harley Davidson® part and…
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…
New 70 Amp RZR Regulator from Rick’s!!!
If you want the BIGGEST BADDEST regulator out there for your Polaris RZR, you’ve come to the right place!!! Get it HERE! This is a Rick’s Motorsport Electrics Hot Shot Series *NEWLY UPGRADED* Aftermarket Rectifier-Regulator. It is designed with cooling Mosfet technology, 70 AMP circuitry and an inline 50 amp water-resistant fuse. *This is a…
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!
Lithium-Ion Friendly Rec-Reg NOW in stock!!!!
Get your lith-ion friendly reg/reg NOW! We have these in stock & ready to ship out so make sure you get yours before the first batch sells out. We worked closely with Ballistic Performance Products to fill a void in the market: a rec/reg that will work WITH lith-ion batteries without blowing them up. Rick…
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.
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.…
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…
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.
Does Rick’s really test a stator?
We’ve been asked so many times – “well, how do you test my stator?” or “How do you know it doesn’t work if you don’t have my bike there?” Well – we actually have a custom built machine that simulates a real running motor. So we can isolate your part from your vehicle and test…