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Charging Circuit Components
Basic guide to the components in a permanent-magnet charging system. We'll go through the main components, where they can be found and what they do.
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Stator Installation Guide
Learn how to install a stator correctly with our guide.
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Flywheel care and maintenance
Basic DIY maintenance guide for the flywheel.
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Restoration Project – Part 2: Marco Hsu’s CL350
Here at Rick’s, we love hearing the stories of your restoration projects! We saw Marco Hsu’s CL350 on Facebook and asked him to share a little about his story with us.
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Getting Started with your Motorcycle / ATV Restoration Project
One of the great things about Rick’s Motorsport Electrics is that in addition to supplying components for new motorcycle, ATVs, etc. we also make replacement and updated parts for vintage models.
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Overcharging Diagnosis for Field-Excited Systems
Overview: Charging systems that use a 12VDC signal wire connected to the regulator to control output voltage are sensitive to voltage drops in this circuit; this is especially true on older field-excited…
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Recitifer Regulator Signal Wires
Many Rick’s Motorsport Electrics Rectifier/Regulators eliminate what is commonly referred to as a “signal wire” on OE pieces. For example, on a 1981 Kawasaki KZ440, there are 5 wires going to the…
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How to use a Multimeter
Modern digital multimeters come in all shapes and sizes. The following is a guide on the basic operation for an autoranging meter. If your meter requires you to manually set a measurement…
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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…
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Late Season Snowmobiling
We are coming up on the tail end of snowmobile season and I wanted to share a few things for our readers to keep in mind this time of year. It’s easy…
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