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If it's no Scottish it's CRAP!
Could someone help provide me with a current reading from a Classic or Touring (but not Roadster) ?
I would like to know what is the ACTUAL Fuel Pump current.
It's not that Roadster is different, just that has different circuit path & there is no simple way to measure compared to the other models)
I would need you to have a Digital Multimeter capable of reading Amps
What you would need to do is set your meter to The High Current Range (often separate from mA range) and insert the probes into the appropriate sockets in the meter (the red probe input for the current input is generally different than the one for volts and resistance)
IMPORTANT NOTE - you must never connect your probes in this configuration across a voltage difference or you will blow the fuse in the meter - it won't damage anything in the meter or render it inoperable for Volts or Resistance, but it will not read current until the fuse is replaced
Then pull Fuse 5 (whether Classic or Touring) and connect the probes across the two open sockets of the fuse holder - easiest way is probably to stick a 1/4" terminal (if you have such a thing) into each socket and then just clip the probes to those.
Then turn on the ignition - note that the reading will be higher for about three seconds then drop down (as the pump shuts off after that initial prime) - I need to initial value - which is with pump running (the second value is also useful however);
You can then start the bike if you like - the current should be the same as the original.
If the pump does not run, then either your probes/meter are not connected properly or the fuse is blown.
If you disconnect the probes, the bike will die.
When done simply reinsert the fuse and all should be restored to normal.
Remember to also put your meter probes back to their Volt/Ohms sockets in case you forget later!
Appreciate any assistance given in obtaining this info for me.
I would like to know what is the ACTUAL Fuel Pump current.
It's not that Roadster is different, just that has different circuit path & there is no simple way to measure compared to the other models)
I would need you to have a Digital Multimeter capable of reading Amps
What you would need to do is set your meter to The High Current Range (often separate from mA range) and insert the probes into the appropriate sockets in the meter (the red probe input for the current input is generally different than the one for volts and resistance)
IMPORTANT NOTE - you must never connect your probes in this configuration across a voltage difference or you will blow the fuse in the meter - it won't damage anything in the meter or render it inoperable for Volts or Resistance, but it will not read current until the fuse is replaced
Then pull Fuse 5 (whether Classic or Touring) and connect the probes across the two open sockets of the fuse holder - easiest way is probably to stick a 1/4" terminal (if you have such a thing) into each socket and then just clip the probes to those.
Then turn on the ignition - note that the reading will be higher for about three seconds then drop down (as the pump shuts off after that initial prime) - I need to initial value - which is with pump running (the second value is also useful however);
You can then start the bike if you like - the current should be the same as the original.
If the pump does not run, then either your probes/meter are not connected properly or the fuse is blown.
If you disconnect the probes, the bike will die.
When done simply reinsert the fuse and all should be restored to normal.
Remember to also put your meter probes back to their Volt/Ohms sockets in case you forget later!
Appreciate any assistance given in obtaining this info for me.