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Testimonials and Reviews
Motorcycle Consumer News, October 2007 -- Complete Review
Electrical troubleshooting and repair is the one area of motorcycle repair that stymies
DIY types the most. Whether due to failed attempts to diagnose electrical gremlins or
conjured up notions about the dangers of dealing with volts and amps, most owners
would rather stick needles in their eyes than work on their electrical system. Tracy
Martin's book on motorcycle electrical systems attempts to remove the trepidation most
owners have by logically explaining the components in the electrical system on a
motorcycle.
Motorcycle Electrical Systems, Troubleshooting & Repair provides a sound foundation
for any enthusiast to work on their electrical systems. The chapters are designed to
build on themselves. First, Tracy explains Ohm's Law with color diagrams and a clear
explanation of electricity fundamentals. He then provides chapter coverage of voltage
drop testing, testing equipment, batteries, charging and starting systems, ignition
systems, fuel injection systems and how to read wiring diagrams. The 159-page book
culminates with chapters on troubleshooting and electrical accessories. It is
unfortunate that most riders only consider their electrical systems when they fail.
Likewise, electrical troubleshooting books are usually purchased when a bike breaks
down. Tracy's book, if read by enthusiasts, would go far to both prevent electrical
problems and diagnose problems once manifested.
His explanations and illustrations are both clear and concise, and the flow of the book
is geared towards building the confidence level of the reader. The overall goal of the
book is to be a resource for DIY types to troubleshoot and maintain their own bikes.
While Tracy's book is what I'd consider to be a comprehensive book, it's hard to read
cover to cover without frequent recharges to one's brain. I've found that nothing wears
out the mind so much as technical explanations, and although Motorcycle Electrical
Systems Presents complicated topics as clearly as I've seen, it's a lot to digest in
anything more than small bits at a time. Still, the best time to read about your electrical
system is before you need the skills the book you're stuck on the side of the road with
an electrical problem.
My favorite parts of the book were the chapters on fuel injection systems and wiring
diagrams. Tracy demystifies fuel injection and explains the inherent components
logically and concisely. After reading that chapter, readers are likely to ditch their old
carbureted bike and upgrade to the beauty of fuel injections. In the wiring diagram
chapter, the author explains how to read what most of us consider best left to
engineers-reading electrical schematics. I've found that knowing how to read an
electrical diagram instills confidence, at least insofar as simplifying troubleshooting.
Tracy's 25 years of experience in the automotive field resonate through the pages of
the book, and give credibility to his explanations and assessments. I'd recommend it
for both the library and the workshop of any enthusiast, and can't voice strongly
enough that the best time to read it is before you need it.
LT Snyder
Motorcycle Consumer News
Electrical troubleshooting and repair is the one area of motorcycle repair that stymies
DIY types the most. Whether due to failed attempts to diagnose electrical gremlins or
conjured up notions about the dangers of dealing with volts and amps, most owners
would rather stick needles in their eyes than work on their electrical system. Tracy
Martin's book on motorcycle electrical systems attempts to remove the trepidation most
owners have by logically explaining the components in the electrical system on a
motorcycle.
Motorcycle Electrical Systems, Troubleshooting & Repair provides a sound foundation
for any enthusiast to work on their electrical systems. The chapters are designed to
build on themselves. First, Tracy explains Ohm's Law with color diagrams and a clear
explanation of electricity fundamentals. He then provides chapter coverage of voltage
drop testing, testing equipment, batteries, charging and starting systems, ignition
systems, fuel injection systems and how to read wiring diagrams. The 159-page book
culminates with chapters on troubleshooting and electrical accessories. It is
unfortunate that most riders only consider their electrical systems when they fail.
Likewise, electrical troubleshooting books are usually purchased when a bike breaks
down. Tracy's book, if read by enthusiasts, would go far to both prevent electrical
problems and diagnose problems once manifested.
His explanations and illustrations are both clear and concise, and the flow of the book
is geared towards building the confidence level of the reader. The overall goal of the
book is to be a resource for DIY types to troubleshoot and maintain their own bikes.
While Tracy's book is what I'd consider to be a comprehensive book, it's hard to read
cover to cover without frequent recharges to one's brain. I've found that nothing wears
out the mind so much as technical explanations, and although Motorcycle Electrical
Systems Presents complicated topics as clearly as I've seen, it's a lot to digest in
anything more than small bits at a time. Still, the best time to read about your electrical
system is before you need the skills the book you're stuck on the side of the road with
an electrical problem.
My favorite parts of the book were the chapters on fuel injection systems and wiring
diagrams. Tracy demystifies fuel injection and explains the inherent components
logically and concisely. After reading that chapter, readers are likely to ditch their old
carbureted bike and upgrade to the beauty of fuel injections. In the wiring diagram
chapter, the author explains how to read what most of us consider best left to
engineers-reading electrical schematics. I've found that knowing how to read an
electrical diagram instills confidence, at least insofar as simplifying troubleshooting.
Tracy's 25 years of experience in the automotive field resonate through the pages of
the book, and give credibility to his explanations and assessments. I'd recommend it
for both the library and the workshop of any enthusiast, and can't voice strongly
enough that the best time to read it is before you need it.
LT Snyder
Motorcycle Consumer News
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