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Re: Wiring direct to battery? - joebloggs - 06-10-16

OK so earth is neutral, but how many times have you heard some one say I'm going to neutral the spark plugs etc to check for a spark?




Re: Wiring direct to battery? - Bretty - 06-10-16

Cheers guys! Super explanation! Thank you!

Ironically I probably work for one of the largest electrical companies in the world.  :eek as a salesman  :rollin
Typical huh! And this is probably embarrassingly basic.  Smile

Cheers!


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - tommyardin - 06-10-16

(06-10-16, 12:55 PM)joebloggs link Wrote: OK so earth is neutral, but how many times have you heard some one say I'm going to neutral the spark plugs etc to check for a spark?


[size=1em]He He! quite right. I have never ever ever heard anyone say that. [/size]

[size=1em]The the truth be told the only time your bike has any connection with Earth, or, Earth connection is when it is on the center or side stand, but even then it would be doubtful if it would act as a conductor because it takes very little resistance to stop 12 volts, [/size]unless of course you happen to be unfortunate enough to get hit by lightening, in that case I think the use of correct terminology does not come into it.
[size=1em]But as you said I will still continue to 'EARTH' out my plugs to check for a spark.[/size] :thumbup  


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - tommyardin - 06-10-16

Oh! the other time you bike has a good connection with earth is when you throw it up the road, don't test this out though. :rollin


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - Jules-C - 06-10-16

(06-10-16, 12:41 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: Ground the neural side of the equipment down to any convenient point on the Frame (The whole of the Bikes metal structure is the Neutral side of the circuit) or handlebars, as long as they are not rubber mounted for vibration absorption.

I wouldn't recommend handlebars since you've got to get a connection to the frame through the head bearings and there should be grease in there keeping the metal parts from touching.  Probably work for most things but better going back to frame


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - tommyardin - 06-10-16

Good point Jules Smile


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - joebloggs - 06-10-16

Bit of wd40 & wash the grease out of the head race bearing would.ensure a better earth.......



Re: Wiring direct to battery? - Frosties - 06-10-16

(06-10-16, 02:04 PM)Bretty link Wrote: Cheers guys! Super explanation! Thank you!

Ironically I probably work for one of the largest electrical companies in the world.  :eek as a bullshitter with a posh suit and shiny shoes  :rollin
Typical huh! And this is probably embarrassingly basic.  Smile

Cheers!


Fixed that for you Bretty.......which explains a lot  :lol


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - tommyardin - 06-10-16

It's a good job we all take each other seriously on here and show the respect we all deserve. :foc


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - Bretty - 07-10-16

Big Grin


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - tommyardin - 09-10-16

(07-10-16, 06:59 AM)Bretty link Wrote: Big Grin


Suck Squeeze Bang Blow
Oh Yeah! I remember.  :eek


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - Frosties - 09-10-16

(09-10-16, 08:27 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: [quote author=Bretty link=topic=21167.msg243254#msg243254 date=1475819973]
Big Grin


Suck Squeeze Bang Blow
Oh Yeah! I remember.  :eek
[/quote]


Was that the first bird you hooked up with Tommy  :lol


Re: Wiring direct to battery? - Bretty - 09-10-16

I remember my first bird... I think that was much more than 4 strokes.  :rolleyes