The Blog
News, how-tos, new parts, and tech talk from the shop in Hampstead, NH.
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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…
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 Rebuilding
Here at Rick’s Motorsport Electrics, we do a lot of custom rebuilding. All those hard to find stators or starter motors from obscure models… we can probably help you! We love keeping old motorcycles & dirt bikes on the road and trails so we’re happy to do custom rebuilds on the charging systems. Now is…
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…
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!
2006 – 2009 GSXR 600 / 750 Stator Test Procedure
These bikes utilize a 3-phase permanent magnet system; however, due to the unique way they are wound and the configuration of the magnets in the flywheel, it is essential that the stator and flywheel are both the correct parts for this bike. If you believe your GSXR stator may need to be replaced, use the…
How to test a motorcycle stator
How to test a motorcycle stator on a 3 typical 3 phase charging system.
Kawasaki ZX12 Stators Over-Heating
How to prevent your Kawasaki ZX12 Stator from Over Heating