i need a multimeter for motorcycle repair (including testing 12v motorcycle batteries). is this workable/appropriate?
156568
Yes this will do well and can do a whole lot more. The automatic ranging feature is useful and works well.
1379009
Yes, this would be an excellent use for this tool. Be sure to check a known power source such as a receptacle to ensure the tester is working properly.
353901
How did you try to measure 24 volts? If you used 2 twelve volt batteries in series make sure they were connected one + lead to the other - lead. Or try to measure 3 nine volt batteries snapped together. You should get 27 volts. I think there is a calibration pot on the back of the meter. It is very small and you will need a jewelers screwdriver to adjust it. Make sure the red lead goes to the + termingal of the battery. Try again and let me know. You could have a bad batch of meters. Mine worked very will on my power supply that goes up to 27 volts. One last thing...are the 24 volt batteries you are measuring good batteries? The meter might be telling you that they are not. Hope this was useful. Also be aware that all meters have a percentage of error. Some are + - .1% + - .01%. No matter how expensive the meter it will have error tho very small. The smaller the error, the larger the price. These cheap but beautiful meters are good enough for battery monitoring. I wouldnt use them to build a computer power supply.
603197
Yes, that will work. The meter reading will indicate the value of the power source voltage. Instant battery voltmeter if that's what you want.
1231322
It will work as an hour meter and maybe as a tachometer. These "capacitive pickup" meters are sensitive to pickup from multiple cylinders. I assume that your motor is a 2 stroke 4 cylinder. All cylinders fire every revolution; so there are a total of 4 pulses per revolution (if you pick up all of them). Wrapping the wire around one sparkplug wire may sense 1 pulse per revolution or it may sense more from pickup from other cylinders. When I tried this meter on a Mercury outboard the readings varied intermittently. But I have used them successfully on 1 cyl, 2 cyl, and 4 cyl 4 cycle engines.
782902
I have attached it to both a 36v and 48v electric bike. It worked perfectly. I'm about to buy another one.I use it to track battery capacity. It is my battery fuel gauge.
1487939
With a fully charged new battery that would be the expected process. You can have the battery tested at Sears, Bell Tire, and other places usually for free to confirm all is OK. Or, you can get a 12v battery tester for about $10-20 here on Amazon that will read voltage, and other basic battery and alternator checks. I found one at Meijers the other day. You can check the battery every couple months like you would tire pressure and such. And confirm pre-winter readiness, of course! Good Luck!
1815637
Take a look at the valve on your motorcycle tire and see if it's the same as a car.Then the gauge will work perfect.
1784817
I have one above the door on my motorhome to see who is at the door. so as long as you have 12 volts their should be no problem,excellent idea.
30672
This is a voltage converter. Can step up Voltage from 12 to 12+ volts. Current (amps) will depend on the load and vary by power (load) =volts times amps (p= I*V) Max power for this device is 150 watts. Your motorcycle will have either a 6 volt or 12 volt system. And it sounds like you are trying to power something off a 4 amp (either 24 or 48 watt circuit) and you want a 12 amp circuit. In any case I doubt that this is the device, you need.
464620
Yes, it should work well for motorcycle batteries; in fact for almost any small 12 volt battery. Note that it will work as a MAINTAINER for both large and small batteries, but as a CHARGER only for the small ones, probably including your motorcycle battery. I believe that the manufacturer has published data regarding the sizes (capacities) that the unit is capable of charging. I hope that helps...
467863
Possibly, though personally I would go with one of their cheaper MM200 or MM100 meters. They're smaller, cheaper (if damaged by grease, dropping, smashing in an engine). You probably don't need things like a cap tester, frequency and duty cycle measurement, etc. that this has for motors.
497729
depends on what you're using it for I was using it for motorcycle applications and a 12 volt battery that runs the motorcycle work fine as long as you're using 12 volt DC power it will work
1844444
I'm surprised no one has pulled out a multimeter to test this, and if I purchase one of these I certainly will... From my experience with similarly-sized relays and looking at other isolators, 500 milliamps would probably be a good guess, but assume 1 amp to be on the safe side
833110
The output of 3 volt can be done but I am not sure about 12V I would need to do a test. Will keep you posted.
2068468
Idk. I think you might be asking to much of a voltage detector. Shouldn't rely on this for safety or for electronic motherboard applications. Best bet would be to get a multimeter to suit your application. Fluke always makes a great meter. Could go cheap but you get what you pay for
1465443
Yes it will. But try to get a wiring schematic from kawasaki dealer and a digital multimeter so you can tap into the correct wires. Find a friend that knows 12 volt electricity if not familiar with 12 volt hookups.