Motorcycle Electrical Manual

Motorcycle Electrical Manual

Author: Tony Tranter

Publisher: Haynes Manuals N. America, Incorporated

Published: 1999-03-21

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9781859604717

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(3rd Edition) Motorcycle electrical systems made easy: • All motorcycle electrical equipment fully explained • Clearly captioned step-by-step pictures show precisely how to perform many tasks • Aimed at anyone from the professional mechanic to the home DIYer to the Motorcycle • Engineering student • Over 600 illustrations • Ignition and combustion explained • Spark plug types and construction • Ignition: Magnetos, coil and battery, CDI, transistor and digital • Fuel injection and engine management • Alternators, DC generators and starters • Batteries • Lighting and signaling • Braking and traction control systems • Electrical fault finding • Practical testing and test equipment


How to Tune and Modify Motorcycle Engine Management Systems

How to Tune and Modify Motorcycle Engine Management Systems

Author: Tracy Martin

Publisher: MotorBooks International

Published: 2012-04-29

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0760340730

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From electronic ignition to electronic fuel injection, slipper clutches to traction control, today’s motorcycles are made up of much more than an engine, frame, and two wheels. And, just as the bikes themselves have changed, so have the tools with which we tune them. How to Tune and Modify Motorcycle Engine Management Systems addresses all of a modern motorcycle’s engine-control systems and tells you how to get the most out of today’s bikes. Topics covered include: How fuel injection works Aftermarket fuel injection systems Open-loop and closed-loop EFI systems Fuel injection products and services Tuning and troubleshooting Getting more power from your motorcycle engine Diagnostic tools Electronic throttle control (ETC) Knock control systems Modern fuels Interactive computer-controlled exhaust systems


Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle

Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle

Author: Carl Vogel

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2009-09-07

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 0071622942

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A step-by-step guide to building an electric motorcycle from the ground up Written by alternative fuel expert Carl Vogel, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a two-wheeled electric vehicle--from a streamlined scooter to a full-sized motorcycle. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly bike. Inside, you'll find complete details on every component, including motor, batteries, and frame. The book covers electric motorcycles currently on themarket and explains how to convert an existing vehicle. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. Whether you want to get around town on a sleek ride or cruise the super slab on a tricked-out chopper, this is the book for you. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle covers: Energy savings and environmental benefits Rake, trail, and fork angle Frame and design Batteries and chargers DC and AC motor types Motor controllers Accessories and converters Electrical system and wiring Conversion process Safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting


How to Troubleshoot, Repair, and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems

How to Troubleshoot, Repair, and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems

Author: Tracy Martin

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2014-07-15

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1627882170

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DIVYour one-stop manual for every aspect of DIY motorcycle electrical repair and modification./divDIV/divDIVWe’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./div


Classic Motorcycle Electrics Manual

Classic Motorcycle Electrics Manual

Author: James Smith

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2015-08-31

Total Pages: 799

ISBN-13: 1847979963

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Even the most hands-on of classic bike enthusiasts will often shy away from working on their bike's electrical system, believing they have neither the skill nor the knowledge for such work. Dr James Smith explains in Classic Motorcycle Electrics Manual that this need not be the case. Starting with basic electrical theory, the book demonstrates a wealth of electrical tips and techniques, providing a progressive and detailed guide to tasks ranging from simple repairs and upgrades, through to completely rewiring a classic motorcycle. Illustrated profusely with full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow wiring diagrams, this book will be an invaluable resource for all classic bike owners and restorers. The book covers: basic electrical theory; correct usage of a multimeter; comprehensive fault-finding techniques; making good electrical connections; fuses and circuit protection; dynamo and alternator charging systems; correct battery selection and maintenance; improving lighting and installing LEDs; selecting the right spark plug, and much more. Fully illustrated with 420 colour photographs and 167 CAD easy-to-follow wiring diagrams, this is an essential reference work for all classic bike owners.


Modern Motorcycle Technology

Modern Motorcycle Technology

Author: Massimo Clarke

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9781610590808

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A complete illustrated guide covering every technical aspect of today's sophisticated motorcycles. Explains how every system functions on today's cutting-edge bikes, as well as that employed on older machines.


The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance

The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance

Author: Mark Zimmerman

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2016-12-15

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0760357625

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Popular motorcycle journalist and author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable, conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work and how to maintain them and fix them when they don't. This practical tutorial covers all brands and styles of bikes, making it a perfect companion to the owner's service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service department. This book includes more than 500 color photos and a thorough index to make it an especially user-friendly reference for home motorcycle mechanics of all skill levels.


Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Author: Bruce A. Johns

Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781566374798

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A guide to motorcycle maintenance and repair that provides information on basic engine components, shop safety, protection, tools and instruments, diagnostic procedures, electrical systems, transmissions, frame and suspension systems, and other related topics.