Ricks R/R and Stator?? any good?

[Anonymous]

Hey,

I came across a R/R and stator for my 1980 GS550L on www.denniskirk.com by the manufacturer Ricks. I know Electrex is known to be good and reliable, but the Ricks brand is a good bit cheaper (save close to $50 between the two).

Does anyone know about the quality of Ricks products? If they're just as good as Electrex, then I'd love to save some pennies.

--Tyler

[Dink]

Rick's is fine
Dink

[fast eddie]

I had already asked this question (in the interests of saving that $50!) and one of the answers I got was: somebody on the GSR contacted Electrex directly to ask about Ricks brand, and apparently Electrex substitutes Ricks when their own are too back-ordered, so I guess that's a vote of confidence.
(Imagine paying the extra $50 and getting the Ricks one anyway!)

[Anonymous]

What is the main difference between Ricks and Electrex besides the price? I'm in need of a new RR, and I would also like to save $50. I did notice that the Ricks is slightly smaller. Maybe not cool as efficiently as the Electrex?

[KGB]

Ricks is located a couple of miles from me.
He's in Plaistow New Hampshire.

RICKS MOTORCYCLE ENTERPRISES
33 NEWTON RD, PLAISTOW, NH 03865
Phone: (603) 382-5299


Sorry I had his 800#......somwhere

I've done business with him for years.
Any problems, brought it back, no hassle.

His kid took over the business a couple of years ago, does custom
rice rockets and drag bikes..nitrous Busa's and stuff.

Give him a call direct.

[Anonymous]

I've got a Rick's "Universal" R/R and it seems to work OK.

[Anonymous]

I just called Dennis Kirk technical support and asked about the differences between the Electrex and Ricks R/R. Both are built to model specific specs. Either one will work great.