Classic Motorcycle Electrics Manual

I’ve been fixing bikes for more than 47 years, and am a mechanical engineer. I just received this book and am amazed at how helpful it is. It is beyond my expectations for clarity, quality, detail, and thoroughness. If it has any limitation, it is that it references U.K. motorcycles, but that does not impact on it at all. (My bikes are all European or Japanese). I highly recommend this book to expert and beginner alike.

Covers much of the O level physics I had forgotten (as well as getting an A level but this was over 40 years ago). I had an extremely temperamental Lucas E3 HM LO dynamo and Lucas RB108 CVC which are now working well thanks to this book (well I replaced the CVC with a solid state one), so can now ride around on my 1931 Sunbeam Model 9 with a 20W quartz halogen pilot bulb light on so other road users can see me coming. Explains well all the mysteries of The Prince of Darkness - Joseph Lucas.

Pages of basic theory before moving on to actual motorcycle electrics. Could have been more concise.

This book is absolutely first class. It's clear concise and full of illustrations. It covers the theory and practical sides of motorbike electrics and gives real world recommendations on products and suppliers etc. It's worth the price for the excellent explanation of electrical theory alone. If you want to know anything about the electrics on your classic bike then don't hesitate to buy, beg, borrow or steal this book.

Properly comprehensive and informative book. As a complete novice to electrics this appears to cover all items in a clear and understandable manner that even I can make sense of. Need more books like this for those of us who weren't there the first time round.

Forget the 'other' electrical manual promoted by the Haynes publishing group, this is far more in depth & accurate, covering everything from wiring through magneto's, dynamo's their switches & regulators as well as alternators & coil ignition with rectification by zener's etc. Comprehensive is an understatement, recommended.

Excellent! It has as much depth as you could want, yet you can also dip in and just get the basic bits you need. My favourite bits are getting the most out of a multimeter and working out what size cable to use in my re-wire!

Excellent reference book that goes into a huge amount of detail - highly recommended for anyone who owns (or is considering buying) a classic bike.

A good book to have for vintage owners

Currently in the process of rebuilding a 1940 Francis-Barnett (British Vintage) Motorcycle. Provides guidance from those with experience and provides additional insight before taking the dive into your restoration process. Hopefully I will be able to complete much of the work without sending out parts for service. Excellent book to have in your Resto Library.

Wer - wie ich - an der englischen Motorrad-Elektrik schon fast verzweifelt ist, wird dieses Buch zu schätzen wissen. Es enthüllt und erklärt äußerst gut die Mysterien, mit denen man bei alten BritBikes häufig konfrontiert ist. Dabei sind gerade auch die vielen Abbildungen äußerst illustrativ und gelungen. Ich möchte darauf nicht mehr verzichten.

Good quality Book all topics cover about electrical wiring and electrical system and detailed information on repair, diagnostic and service.

I bought this book on a whim, I am interested in old motorcycles. I have been messing around with electrics for a long time and thought I new everything, but I learned a lot more. Author does a good job of describing all of the different electrical system, their evolution, how they work, how to troubleshoot, and then repair them. In the process he also gives a nice easy to understand tutorial on basic electricity. Everything and more that you need to repair an older motorcycle. Descriptions are backed up by very good photos and drawings. I am glad I bought this book, it is a keeper. Highly recommended for anyone contemplating working on an older motorcycle, wants to learn basic electricity, or is just curious about how things used to be done. This book is not a quick read if you want to absorb everything, but it is easy to understand.