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    Motorcycle Electrical Testing
    Motorcycle Electrical Testing
    Motorcycle Electrical Testing
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    Motorcycle Electrical Testing

    By Alex R Casey

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    Motorcycle problems can develop in different areas of a motorcycle. Sometimes the engine will not start and other times the engine will not perform to its fullest.

    Poor connections and shorted wires can prove difficult to locate. This book tells you how to test most wires and component on the bike.

    This e-book is intended for the beginner, who is new to troubleshooting electric problems on a motorcycle. Most instructions in this book is how to use a analog multi-meter, where and how to place the test probes in determining if there is a poor connection of wire and connectors, under power, and not under power. Opens and shorts, and testing coil devices are also addressed by using the ohm meter.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlex R Casey
    Release dateMar 21, 2015
    ISBN9781311913920
    Motorcycle Electrical Testing
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    Alex R Casey

    Alex R Casey resides in Prince George.

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      Motorcycle Electrical Testing - Alex R Casey

      Motorcycle Electrical Testing

      Alex R Casey

      Copyright 2014

      Testing Motorcycle

      Electrical Circuits

      Copyright

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      Prologue

      Motorcycle problems can develop in different areas of a motorcycle. Sometimes the engine will not start and other times the engine will not perform to its fullest.

      Poor connections and shorted wires can prove difficult to locate. This book tells you how to test most wires and component on the bike.

      ––––––––

      This e-book is intended for the beginner, who is new to troubleshooting electric problems on a motorcycle. Most instructions in this book is how to use a analog multi-meter, where and how to place the test probes in determining if there is a poor connection of wire and connectors, under power, and not under power. Opens and shorts, and testing coil devices are also addressed by using the ohm meter.

      Content

      Multi-meter

      Fuse and Connections

      Bad Connections

      Voltage Drop Tests

      Voltage Drop Readings

      Starter Voltage Drop

      Battery testing

      Disconnecting Battery

      Battery Tips

      Battery Charging

      Alternator Voltage Drop

      Stator Testing

      Ground Return Paths

      Locating Shorts

      Spark Plug Wire Disconnected

      Removing the Spark Plug Wire

      Weak Spark

      Changing Spark Plugs

      Spark Voltage

      Electronic Switching

      Condenser

      AC pick-up Coil

      Ignition Coil

      How an Ignition Coil Works

      Ignition Module

      Oxygen Sensor

      Throttle Position Sensor

      Temperature Sensor

      Torquing

      Adjusting Drive Chain

      Testing Drive Chain For Wear

      Lubricating Drive Chain

      Drive Chain Split Link

      Service Tip

      Compression

      Fuel Line

      Carburetor Fuel Level

      Oil Filter

      Oil Codes

      Oil Pressure Warning Light

      Piston Groove Cleaner

      Spark Plug Threads

      Tire Puncture

      Tire

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