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How to Troubleshoot, Repair, and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems (Motorbooks Workshop)

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Your one-stop manual for every aspect of DIY motorcycle electrical repair and modification. We've all stood at the front desk of a repair shop at some point, staring at an invoice, gritting our teeth and nursing our injured wallets. All vehicles will inevitably need maintenance - and we pay a premium in labor fees every time we take them in - but unlike an automobile, which has its electrical components hermetically sealed within its bodywork, the electrical components on a motorcycle are on display for all the world to see. Out in the open, they are constantly subjected to destructive elements like rain, sand, salt, dust, and ultraviolet rays . . . virtually everyone who owns a motorcycle will eventually have to deal with electrical problems. In How to Troubleshoot, Repair, and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems, motorcycle expert Tracy Martin provides crystal-clear, fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for every electrical repair imaginable on a bike—from the nuts- and-bolts basics to fuel-injection systems, onboard computers, repair and installation of factory and aftermarket accessories, and everything else in between. Complete with 600 full-color, how-to photos and 20 helpful diagrams, How to Troubleshoot, Repair, and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems will keep your bike on the road and your wallet in your pocket. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motorbooks; Illustrated edition (July 15, 2014)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760345368


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 68


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.48 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.5 x 10.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #452,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #128 in Motorcycle Repair & Performance (Books) #900 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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    • Good for a beginner...
Review Image by Cris Cris
Review Image by Cris Cris
Review Image by Cris Cris
Review Image by Cris Cris
Review Image by Cris Cris
Review Image by Cris Cris
Review Image by Cris Cris
Review Image by Cris Cris
The book is full of pictures and diagrams, although many of them are not of the best quality and are pixelated. As far as the content goes, I would recommend this book for the beginner who just wants to do occasional and not very complicated modifications to their motorcycle: installing new lights, heated grips, and so on. There is a part where there is an interview with an ECM (yeah, I'm serious), where the author tries to explain in a very simplified way how they work. He goes over the basic principles of sensors and almost at the end there are a few exercises that are going help you read and analyze diagrams (extra points for this). The projects he presents are not the ones that I would call the most "exciting", except for the part where he showed how to install a wheel lighting system and how to convert a point ignition to electronic ignition. However, they are the most complicated things you would do. If you already know about diodes, MOSFETs, Ohms law, etc. This won't be an interesting reading for you. This book would pretty basic for the experienced audience. For example, I was expecting to read the different ways to replace/modified those old turn signal relays so they can work with LEDs. Something that I'm pretty sure many would like to hear. But not a single word about them. I new update would be necessary. I also have to mention that he uses his electrical projects chapter to advertise different products (heated grips, alarms, etc). There were many things I found interesting but I was expecting more. Now, if you want to go into more advanced topics get the Motorcycle Electrical Techbook by Tony Tranter. But I warn you, it's heavier in theory. For example, the first chapter introduces equations and you will need your basic algebra to understand them, and it also goes over different electronic components which could be overwhelming for a beginner. The reading is way more complete than this book but not much on the "hands-on" side. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020 by Cris Cris
    • Highly recommended
A very good book to have on the shelf for when your cursed with an electrical problem with your bike. The descriptions and photos of how to trouble shot problems, install accessories and deal with motorcycle electrics are all good. My only complaint is that the author pushes the products of his sponsors and advertisers too much which is a bit annoying. That being said I would have no problem using any of the products the author touts and down the road I will probably use the book as a source to locate electrical parts and accessories. Mechanical help can be found pretty easily. Getting help with electrics is something else entirely so a copy of this book may be a huge time saver when the inevitable electrical gremlins strike. After reading this book I'm a lot more confident that I can handle electrical issues with my bikes. A bit of advice, pack a pocket DVM, a copy of the wiring diagram for your bike, and possibly a 12V test light in your kit when touring. You will most likely make a lot of new friends with the pocket DVM at rallies. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2014 by Richard A. Brown
    • If you want current motorcycle electrical system information ... BUY THIS BOOK ... in 2014 this is the best book for today .
As an Engineer and past Mechanic that has worked on motorcycle for 25+ years this book is great for those that want to understand and work on today's modern motorcycle electrical and ignition systems. PRO Great information and nice photos and images Easy to read and understand Current information CON Price a little high Would be nice to have a kindle version so you could take the book with you when you ride (Breakdown support) Overall If you want to understand and work on your motorcycle electrical system this is a current well written text book that also looks good ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2014 by Amazon Customer
    • Reliable & reasonably priced. Highly recommend!.
The book arrived timely and in the condition described. The price was reasonable. Overall a good experience with this retailer and one with whom I would definitely order from again.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020 by Simon P.
    • USAR CORRECTAMENTE ESTA HERRAMIENTA
100% UTIL PARA EL TALLER Y PARA EL APASIONANTE MUNDO DE MOTOCICLISTA
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021 by Horacio PARRAGUIRRE
    • Easy to understand
This is the first book on motorcycle electrical systems that I truly understood. Very clearly written and well illustrated.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019 by eleison
    • Four Stars
Book is very good and it helps out when I'm in a wiring crisis.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017 by Charles
    • Good book.
Helps fill in the holes of my electrical knowledge. Good book.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2016 by Carbuncle J. Skuggs

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