Go here and learn!
Or watch this video.
Addendum:
I have not read these but the first thing to do is verify your meter is good. Set the meter to the resistance setting (Ohms) and touch the leads together. If they do not show that you have nearly 0 Ohms resistance in the leads, you have a problem. Next, set it to 20 VDC (or DCV) and touch the red lead to the positive terminal of a known good automotive or motorcycle battery. You should read something near 12 volts (11-13.7 or so.) If not, the battery is weak, the meter is bad, or you are using it incorrectly.
I haven't got time right now to make my own tutorial, so these will have to suffice. I'll go over them later and see if there is anything I need to add.
How to use a Multimeter
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How to use a Multimeter
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Don't feel bad. I have actually had a few requests long before your electrical woes popped up. Just never thought of doing the link cut and paste.
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skimmed your first link, "ladyada.com", good stuff from what I saw. guy/gal knows their stuff. and seems easy to read for a layman.
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full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
added an '05 1800 to the stable, all the rest gotta go
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
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That girl totally rocks. I am in geek love (not real love, I have a wife for that, but geek love for her amazing electronic gizmos!)
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I am in talks with her to produce a low cost GPS data acqusition system geared toward racers but cheap enough for hobbyists based on her GPS Arduino shield. Also waiting for someone to build a successful MintyMirt for "educational purposes" based on her TVBgone.
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Re: How to use a Multimeter
As a newbie to both multi meters and motorcycles, I would love a practical electrical overview/explanation of how to use a multimeter on an Ol' Goldwing and what to expect.
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"...Sing your death song and die like a hero going home." Chief Tecumseh
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot
"Besides who needs a tach.. I let her rev untill she quits pulling, then I upshift." Fish
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Re: How to use a Multimeter
I highly recommend reading the sections about Meters and Multimeters here: http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/study.htm
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1978 Learning Experience
1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
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