Motorcycle Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting and Repair (Motorbooks Workshop)

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.

I found the information given was easy to understand with explanations that made sense. No big words with jargon that only a rocket scientist could read. This is a welcome addition to understanding and fault finding electrics for all bikes (and cars / trucks etc). Very helpful on 30 year old Yamaha RZ500's.

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!

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...

This book covers from the basics for people who do not have any DC theory. For those of us who have made a living in the electronics industry, the book is still of value for the chapters covering Charging and Starting Systems, Ignition Systems, and Fuel Injection. I bought this book combined with the Restoring Your Motorcycle book (essentially getting this book for $10.00 over what I would have payed for the first book at B&N). For this price, it is worth it to me (an Electronics Tech who also works on his own bikes). For the beginner, without electronics theory (at least DC circuits)it is worth every cent of the cover price. I don't know if you need it if you are a Ham Radio Operator or a Electronics tech with experience wrenching.

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.

So far, I love this book. It's easy to understand and has very helpful illustrations and diagrams. Also, it describes many of the tools needed and illustrates all of them. The book has inspired me to reprint my multi-meter manual and go over all of the functions that I rarely use. Tracy Martin also includes information on how to make some of your own basic diagnostic tools. Very useful, this book is the best I've purchased in a while.

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.)

I am very new to motorcycle maintenance and repair and this book has helped me fix up an old bike I was working on. Very easy to follow with clear pictures and diagrams for every topic it covers.

Firstly, it must be pointed out that this book is generic and should be used alongside your workshop manual. However, it comprehensively takes you around motorbike circuitry, with the aid of diagrams, making it a most understandable book on motorcycle electrical systems and really useful if you are engaged on a bike re-build. Personally, the electrical system is something that I have always been nervous about tackling, but this book makes the idea seem possible and a workable option. It advises on tools and equipment and how to use them, covers all aspects of electrical systems including electronic fuel injection and has a section for troubleshooting electrical faults. Simple diagrams and good photography, makes this well produced book a good addition to the workshop manual: recommended.

I really enjoyed this book, makes the learning process easy and enjoyable and you will end up with some very useful new skills. Read it cover to cover and practice all the tests and electrics will seem a lot less complicated to you.

Had to get a new one as I had borrowed this book from a friend and damaged alot of the pages. This book arrived early and in excellent condition. Exactly what I was hoping for, thanks again!

good book to read, gives s good explanation albeit more focused towards v twins.