The Blog
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…
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:
Helpful Tips as Snow Season Comes to an End
We hit almost 70 degrees here in NH today! Fair to say that snowmobile season is winding down. BUT you don’t just want to leave your sled in the trailer until next season. Take the opportunity now to prep it for storage & you’ll be much better off next year when the snow starts falling.…
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!
Make sure you’re ready for snow!
We are fully stocked up so you can be charged up & out on the trails! We also do custom rebuilds on snowmobile stators so give us a call if you can’t find what you’re looking for on our website!
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…
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! …
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.
Trouble Shooting for Field Excited Charging Systems
Steps to trouble shooting charging systems failure on Honda and Yamaha motorcycle engines.