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Motorcycle Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting and Repair (Motorbooks Workshop)

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motorbooks; First Edition (February 15, 2007)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760327165


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 66


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.5 x 10.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,000,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #502 in Motorcycle Repair & Performance (Books) #3,635 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024 by Richard
    • excellent resource
Excellent resource that covers the material specifically as claimed. Teaches in a conversational and enjoyable to read style. Takes someone who is not an electrical engineer through the necessary basics of electrical process specifically as it applies to motorcycle systems. Just enough theory for required understanding without extraneous complicated equations. It does cover with significant detail all material needed to allow the motorcycle owner to become fully versed with how electricity travels through the motorcycle. It clearly describes how to troubleshoot problems and then fix them. It includes lots of large, helpful diagrams and photos. After reading this book I have a profound confidence that the mystery of wiring diagrams and unseen electrical gremlins can be discovered, understood and fixed using this book and some inexpensive and readily available tools and materials. Great book by a talented author. I will look for other books he has written because I know I will likely enjoy those as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2009 by Steve
    • Great for someone just learning
I have not completely read it but, from the position of knowing nothing about electrical systems. This is a good book. It starts at a basic level and goes from there.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021 by Daniel Delaware
    • For the not so electrical genius
Whilst I do understand the basics of electrical circuits, it was refreshing to get a look at the electrical system pertaining to a motorcycle. I especially enjoyed the section on finding the electrical fault/problem, as all to often, because of a lack of knowledge, assumptions are made about the device/parts rather than a sound troubleshoot of the system. This book demonstrates a basic guide in the matter and how to use you VOMM multimeter to locate the problem. Other interesting insights are the components and the way the interact with the other components. Helpful for the none electrically inclined and great for the home handyman/mechanic. You will not become an electrical engineer after reading this book, but you will have a far better understand of how and why your bike is powered from battery to alternator. Highly recommended... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2011 by Philanthropic Pundit
    • Great book, useful for all bikes, old and new alike.
I worked as an Electronic Technician for 3.5 years, I received professional training in electronics, but this book takes a look at areas I was not trained in: high power, low voltage circuits, and how to troubleshoot them. It not only gives a great introduction to electricity, and some electronics, but it provides the hands-on knowledge, techniques, and tools, to troubleshoot, and repair virtually any bike, any year. The author even instructs the reader on how to make some needed tools, for very little money, along with discussions on tools you will want to purchase (no need to buy expensive tools!). Very impressed, all around. Cheers! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014 by sgtslag
    • A must-have for the home motorcycle mechanic
This book is written in easy to understand language with lots of pictures to help you understand what's being said. It is not a book that will give you a masters degree level of education in electrical engineering, but it will show you how to trace and repair electrical problems on your motorcycle. Anyone who does their own maintenance on their motorcycle (and isn't already an accomplished electrician) would do well to have this volume on the shelf next to their bike's shop manual (What? you don't own a shop manual for your bike? I suggest you order one as long as you're getting this book.) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2013 by Robert B. Sweeney
    • Very good book on the basics on motorcycle electrical systems and troubleshooting such systems.
This book is geared toward the amateur and does a very good job of explaining the basics of electrical systems in general and very good and explaining motorcycle electrical systems specifically and troubleshooting such systems. I like to do basic maintenance and repair on motorcycles and this book definitely helps in that quest. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2014 by Hank
    • Motorcycle Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting and Repair
This book is great! I am building a motorcycle from the ground up with limited amount of off the shelf chopper parts, so I needed a book that could teach me the ins and outs of how a motorcycle electrical system works and this book delivers. I never did any electrical work on my motorcycle before but now i have the confidence to work it out. The author builds upon concepts through each chapter in a logical manner. Explains how to use a voltmeter and other testing tools. The price of this book could save you hundreds of dollars spent on parts when often it is a bad connection that is causing the problem. The author describes various ways to check systems and pin point problems. Get this book if you want to know motorcycle electrical systems. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2008 by Light Stalker

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