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robertklee
02-21-2009, 04:46 PM
Anybody ever use a voltage regulator from Motorrad Elektrik? Are they ok? Sure are cheaper than BMW.

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jamesdunn
02-21-2009, 05:19 PM
Anybody ever use a voltage regulator from Motorrad Elektrik? Are they ok? Sure are cheaper than BMW.

:usa
Check out the "Replace spark plug wires". thread, about 9 threads down from yours.

Everything Rick sells is more than "okay". Truly a valuable asset.
robertklee
02-21-2009, 05:22 PM
That's what I thought. I've got new plug wires...thanks

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keelerb
02-21-2009, 06:40 PM
Never heard a complaint about Rick, and my own experience with him was very good.
warredon
02-21-2009, 07:35 PM
I bought one from Rick years ago. My memory is a little foggy but if I remember correctly, the one I bought allows a little more output at lower rpm's. It was a plug & play and it hasn't given me a bit of trouble. I carry the original as a spare.
ebeeby
02-21-2009, 09:04 PM
Bought a bunch of stuff from them - first class outfit. You can rely on them.

Eric
amiles
02-21-2009, 09:50 PM
A #1
88bmwJeff
02-21-2009, 09:51 PM
Never heard a complaint about Rick, and my own experience with him was very good.

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41047
02-22-2009, 09:39 AM
I found their products to be of very good quality, also Rick was more than willing to listen to my questions and offer helpful suggestions. A+++
wuli959
02-22-2009, 10:05 AM
his airhead electrical systems book is worth it's weight in gold :bow
The_Veg
02-22-2009, 10:25 PM
Rick stands by what he sells. some years ago I'd bought some charging-system stuff from him and wound up having some chronic problems with it...Rick never hesitated to send replacement regulators, as those were getting eaten fast by the problem. He made it personal and spent hours with me on the phone, trying not only to help but to learn as much as he could from my problem. We got it solved and I was so appreciative that a few months later when I was travelling through Rick's neighbourhood I helped him change a tire.

I can think of very few merchants in the BMW community who go such an extra mile for their customer as Rick Jones does. I'll be doing busines with him again for sures
83014
02-24-2009, 09:28 AM
I bought a glass mat battery a few years ago from Rick and replaced the voltage regulator and battery tender to accomodate the new battery. Three years later and all is well.
Bob_M
02-24-2009, 10:00 AM
Plug and play. I have the charging system, the LED tail light and the nifty little LED work lite from Rick.

I had an issue with one of his diode boards and Rick replaced it quickly for no charge.

That is what service is supposed to be like.
PGlaves
02-24-2009, 04:21 PM
If there is a better, more reliable vendor than Rick at Motorrad Elektrik I haven't met him or her. Period!!
robertklee
02-24-2009, 07:52 PM
Ha. Wasn't questioning Rick when I started this thread. Dang, he's got quite a following. I was just wondering about the voltage regulator. Rick was very helpful on the phone. I ordered coils, condenser, etc from him, too. About to order more. I, too enjoy doing business with somebody like him.

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scott1007
11-01-2009, 12:54 PM
If all companies had a customer service dept. like Rick, we would be in a better economy and world. He has a true passion to his products and customers!!
BandAidMan
11-01-2009, 05:14 PM
I purchased a voltage regulator from Rick a couple of months ago after I had some intermetent electrical issues. It is lighter weight then stock. The body is plastic, instead of metal, and the connection prongs are shorter then I would perfer but it functions as desired. If I recall correctly, it also runs a slightly higher voltage.
wecm31
11-01-2009, 06:28 PM
I picked up a new ignition trigger module (the one that gets mounted to the heat sink with the white paste) after upgrading my coil. Much cheaper than OEM, the original now rides along as a spare. I fear the black boxes that show no visible signs of failure, they just stop working!!:cry
keelerb
11-01-2009, 07:05 PM
Rick's a class act. I'll never forget him refusing to sell some coils to me, because I didn't need them and would get no benefit from them. Lost a sale, gained a long-time customer. Wish there were more like him.
orbitangel
11-01-2009, 08:40 PM
If there is a better, more reliable vendor than Rick at Motorrad Elektrik I haven't met him or her. Period!!

I bought a pair of ignition coils for my Airhead (a 1977 R100RS) and I could not be more pleased with the coils but ESPECIALLY the level of service I received.

Rick is not only very knowledgeable but is very helpful as well.

I'd do business with Rick again in a skinny minute. :bow