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News, how-tos, new parts, and tech talk from the shop in Hampstead, NH.
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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…
Hot Shot Vintage Honda Rotor for CB350/360!
If you’re doing restoration on an older Honda CB3350, CL350, CL360 or CJ360, then you NEED THIS ROTOR!!!! You’re already aware of the woefully inadequate charging system on those bikes. Rick’s Motorsport Electrics has finally found a complete solution to this problem!! We now manufactures a New Hot Shot Series Rotor for your Vintage Honda…
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!
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!
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…
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…
We’ve got storage!
Check out all the new shelving we have in our facility – plenty of storage so we make sure we have the part you’re looking for in stock!
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!
How to Install a Polaris RZR Regulator
Check out our YouTube video below on how to install a regulator on your Polaris RZR. And make sure you keep your clean!