BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted December 10, 2008 12:22 PM
Voltmeter / Multimeter
What brand/type of meter are you guys using? Is any one superior for bike use? The service manual calls for a special needle adapter for many of the smaller wiring harnesses...any suggestions?
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WARBIRD
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posted December 10, 2008 12:34 PM
I use Fluke. Really the only choice if using daily. ( for work ) Back probes can be had anywhere.............Radio Shack, Napa etc....... 
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flite leader
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posted December 10, 2008 12:41 PM
hard to go wrong with fluke
on some of the newer bikes where they are now multiplexing.........
in other words stacking more than 1 function on just 2 wires
a more sensitive type meter is required..........................if you dont have that situ
dont worry, regular dc volts & amps are handle easily by a fluke +
you can use it around the house (ac)
20-25 $$
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Shane661
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posted December 10, 2008 01:13 PM
No question that Fluke Meters are nice (I have two). But good luck finding one for $25...
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SteveWFL
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posted December 10, 2008 02:57 PM
fluke is to multi-meters what VORTEX is to sprockets - the bestest 
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BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted December 10, 2008 06:02 PM
Thanks guys...Im looking for a Fluke at the local electrical supply shops!
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SteveWFL
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posted December 10, 2008 07:23 PM
your welcome. I don't know where flite leader has found them for 20-25 dollars, but Amazon.com usually has them for 60-70
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entropy
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posted December 11, 2008 01:08 AM
 Edited By: entropy on 11 Dec 2008 09:13
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fluke is to multi-meters what VORTEX is to sprockets - the bestest
As usual Steve ain't lying.
yep, Fluke, nodoubtaboutit
I bit the bullet and bought one 8 years ago, and thank myself every time i use it.
I have one that can do rpm, has helped me a buncha times.
There are several different models, NONE of which can be had for $20 
Fluke also has test leads with a buncha tiny needles which can press down and penetrate wires without stripping them. Ain't cheap... But worth it, yep.
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bigdtd
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posted December 11, 2008 05:48 AM
Fluke Model 79 SeriesIII True RMS
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wrenchhead
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posted December 11, 2008 08:46 AM
i have used and own both fluke and snap on meters, both are great. Just go with a name brand like that. Also a heads up for anyone, instead of buying back probe devices from radio shack ect....go to your local walmart or sewing store, go to the arts and craft dept. and buy a box to T-pins for sewing. They work great! Also if you are afraid of 2 of them touching eachother get an old bottle cap, poke a hole in the center of it, then push the t-pin threw it. Works great, and then they wont arch against eachother! Hope this helps
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posted December 11, 2008 09:13 AM
quote:
I use Fluke. Really the only choice if using daily. ( for work ) Back probes can be had anywhere.............Radio Shack, Napa etc.......
Fluke does rule, but at two to three times the cost. FYI There office/plant is in Everett, a couple blocks from where I used to work for 10 years and I never knew it till last summer. WELL hidden in the trees!
The benefit of there equipment is that you quite literally are getting both Military and Medical Quality equipment every time you purchase one. The only difference between the Military/Medical and general sale items is the different cases! They also have 2 times+ the battery life! And are waterproof--- even when they only claim "moisture resistant". 2 weeks under water when my house flooded and it worked flawlessly. Probably still working flawlessly for the thief that stole it! $25 my ass, mine was $125 on sale.
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ZXLNT
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posted December 11, 2008 01:28 PM
If it works it must be a Fluke..
Thats what I have...
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