Rick's versus Electrex??

[chuckycheese]

I know that Electrex is an English company and I also know that, in the past, British electrics were horrible (I used to own a Triumph car and nothing worked right at the same time). I heard the same from people that owned MG's and English bikes.

Soooooo, the question is this: What's best? Rick's stators and R/R's.... or Electrex? I'm interested in your comments.

Also....if I switch out my OEM parts, what differences will I notice???

Thanks to all of my GS buddies! I very much respect your opinions.

[lhanscom]

If I remember correctly, Rick's are just rebadged electrex

[crag antler]

Go with Electrexs. They are recommended over everyone. I have both the stator and R/R package in my GS and have NO charging issues. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[jimcor]

I personally had bad luck with two of Rick's stators and one voltage regulator/rectifier. I went back to OEM.

[pidgey]

I personally have a very high regard for the Electrex product, having installed a stator and r/r on my '80 GS 850GL, after having major charging hassles last season. The faultfinding guide makes it a simple diagnosis of the problem, and complete detailed installation instructions are included with the parts. Basically you can't bugger it up even if you're as useless mechanically as I am.

[chuckycheese]

Thanks

Thanks, very much, for the responses so far....sounds like Electrex is the way to go.

How about my other question? Will I notice a difference in performance?
Thanks, guys. :P

[jknappsax]

well...

If by performance you mean continuing to ride as opposed to being stuck by the side of the road with a fried electrical system, DEFINITELY! The Electrex stator may source a little more current than stock, but that shouldn't show an increase in engine performance, just good, solid, well-regulated DC to charge and power and all those good things

[Anonymous]

I went a cheap way - rewound stator and Honda CB450 6 wire RR
Combined cost about $150 Cdn.
No problems for 2 years, after I burned 3 stock RR in 3 years.
Last winter I bought another Honda 6 wire RR as a backup for $35 Cdn.

Adam M.

[Paul]

Re: Rick's versus Electrex??

I know that Electrex is an English company and I also know that, in the past, British electrics were horrible (I used to own a Triumph car and nothing worked right at the same time). I heard the same from people that owned MG's and English bikes.

Joseph Lucas - the prince of darkness!

Nearly all British cars and motorcycles were fitted with electric components from the Joseph Lucas factories. No wonder that the Japanese sold so well so fast!
I had a BSA Bantam when I was 16, the battery kept going flat - I was told to either not use the back brake or disconnect the brake-light switch! True!

[chuckycheese]

Sorry

Good info., Paul. By the way, I didn't mean to impune my relatives from across the sea!! :P GB is the best ally we've ever had!

[Anonymous]

No, there won't be a noticeable performance gain that results from using Electrex electrical components. However, stable power in sufficient quanty will certainly make everything electrical, like ignition components, work their best. That's makes it worthwhile.

[Mysuzyq]

I went a cheap way - rewound stator and Honda CB450 6 wire RR
Combined cost about $150 Cdn.
No problems for 2 years, after I burned 3 stock RR in 3 years.
Last winter I bought another Honda 6 wire RR as a backup for $35 Cdn.

Adam M.

Hey Adam,
where is a good place to pick up these RRs......I need to buy one for my '82 1100 (preferably at that price!). What GS do you ride?

Tony.

[pidgey]

You can obtain an r/r and or stator in Canada from Electrex in Calgary.

Their ph. # ( 403 ) 226 4377, address, 319 36Ave NE
Calgary AB
T2E 2L6
Specify your model of GS and the year, pay by credit card, and you're done! Shipping ( expresspost ) is fast, you'll have your parts in 2 business days. For my '80 850 I paid ( CDN ) $185.39 for the r/r, and $220.00 for the stator, plus G.S.T ( government screws us tax ).
Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Hey Adam,
where is a good place to pick up these RRs......I need to buy one for my '82 1100 (preferably at that price!). What GS do you ride?

Tony.

Hi Tony,
www.ebaymotors.com rules.
You can find lots of used regulators / rectifiers there, and most of them fits our bikes. You can buy Honda regulators from eightys in good prices, and they are generally still in good working condition.
I found out, I just refuse to pay close to $200 for something which cost $5 to make.
By the way my ride is 84 GS 1150 with front and wheels from GSXR.

Adam M.

[Mysuzyq]

Thanks for the info, Adam.
Your bike sounds interesting....you should try & make it for a ride sometime....a few of us local GS'ers meet on some weekends & usually head up north to enjoy the great roads there for a few hours....if you are interested, I will let you know the next time we plan something.

Tony.