Otis Posted December 31, 2007 Report Posted December 31, 2007 I just picked up a multi meter to test the electrical system on the bike. I have the Clymers and have read how to test, but dont understand what setting i'm supposed to be using... Could someone post pictures or what setting the meter should be on to test..???? (or) ... Here's a pic of the meter i just bought.. what setting should i use to test the stator and what wires (color) should i be testing.... Same with the ignition coil... I know what to do, just dont know the setting i should be using... Quote
streetshee Posted December 31, 2007 Report Posted December 31, 2007 I just picked up a multi meter to test the electrical system on the bike. I have the Clymers and have read how to test, but dont understand what setting i'm supposed to be using... Could someone post pictures or what setting the meter should be on to test..???? (or) ...Here's a pic of the meter i just bought.. what setting should i use to test the stator and what wires (color) should i be testing.... Same with the ignition coil... I know what to do, just dont know the setting i should be using... to test the pickup use 2k ohms,for voltage check to coil use 20 Vac,lighting power use 200 Vac,for continuity check(beeper)use,oh sorry cant see it on your meter! hold both meter wires together and turn dial till it beeps. someone chirp in if im not totally right,hope this helps.... Quote
Otis Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Posted December 31, 2007 to test the pickup use 2k ohms,for voltage check to coil use 20 Vac,lighting power use 200 Vac,for continuity check(beeper)use,oh sorry cant see it on your meter! hold both meter wires together and turn dial till it beeps. someone chirp in if im not totally right,hope this helps.... Right on! Thank you... exactly what i was looking for! :beer: Quote
streetshee Posted January 1, 2008 Report Posted January 1, 2008 but bear in mind a multimeter is only a guide,stator can play up when under load and check out fine with the multimeter.do a few readings and take the average.ive spoken to a stator rewind firm and theve told and shown me what you need to test a stator properly,its a 250v non destructive (low amp)to set the coils under load and then you can test em properly.the sort of thing a telecom engineer might use,cost about a thousand dollas! and more.. seeyaz,happy new year everyone :biggrin: Quote
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