Motorcycle Electrical Systems
Troubleshooting and Repair
Motorbooks Workshop
Author: Tracy Martin
Paperback, 160 Pages
Easy to follow, step-by-step illustrated instructions that will help you to fix your Harley or any other motorcycle electrical system.
A motorcycle’s electrical system can be daunting to even the most adept home mechanic. And yet, the more complex these systems become—and the more important to a motorcycle’s function—the more useful, even critical, it will be to know something about them. That’s where this book comes in with a user-friendly guide to understanding, diagnosing, and fixing the electrical systems and components that make a bike run . . . or falter.
Veteran technician Tracy Martin explains the principles behind motorcycle electrical systems and how they work. He details the various tools, such as multimeters and test lights, that can be used to evaluate and troubleshoot any vehicle's electrical problem. And in several hands-on projects, he takes readers on a guided tour of their vehicle’s electrical system, along the way giving clear, step-by-step instructions for diagnosing specific problems.
About the Author
Tracy Martin is an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified Master Technician and a vocational automotive technology instructor. A regular contributor to various motorcycling publications—such as American Iron, Motorcycle Consumer News, Hot Bike, RoadBike, Friction Zone and Hot Rod Bikes—he has served as a service trainer and technical writer for Nissan, Snap-On tools, and other corporations in the auto industry. Martin is from Hagerstown, Maryland.
CONTENTS
Preface
CHAPTER 1: Ohm's Law
CHAPTER 2: Voltage Drop Testing
CHAPTER 3: Electronic Testing Tools
CHAPTER 4: Storage Batteries
CHAPTER 5: Charging and Starting Systems
CHAPTER 6: Ignition Systems
CHAPTER 7: Fuel Injection Systems
CHAPTER 8: Wiring Diagrams
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Electrical Systems
CHAPTER 10: Electrical Accessories
Sources
Index
