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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…
Latest Barn Find: Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley Replica
We all know that everyone likes a good barn find story, right? This new one is one of my favorites and involves my buddy Mike, owner of former MOTO Sports Xing out of Kingston, NH . Mike’s passion is vintage, mostly Kawasaki and Ducati – that’s why we get along so well!!! And also one 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…
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!
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…
Parts Unlimited NVP Show
We are off to beautiful Madison, WI for the annual Parts Unlimited NVP show! If you are a Parts Unlimited dealer, be sure to stop by our booth to say hi & check out all the latest products. And take advantage of our discount match – if you place an order during the show we’ll…
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.
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…