What kind of multimeter do I need to test a stator?
You will need a multimeter set to Ohms for this test. Test every lead of the stator’s connector and note the readings. The reading of each combination should be the same (test leads 1-2, 2-3, and 3-1). If they are different, your stator is defective. Set your multimeter to Ohms.
What should I do if I get a reading on my stator?
Set your multimeter to Ohms. Put the negative lead on the engine’s ground and the positive lead on each wires of the stator’s connector one by one. You shouldn’t get a reading at all. If you get a reading, even very small, on any wire, the stator is defective and must be changed. Put your multimeter to AC Volts and start you vehicle.
How do you test continuity to ground on a stator?
Next we will test the stator’s continuity to ground. This simply means we are checking for a connection between the stator windings and the chassis ground. Note that there should be NO connection whatsoever between the stator windings and ground. Again, with the bike turned off, test the resistance between each stator leg and a chassis ground.
Where is the multimeter on a CDI box?
However, when the resistances of the wires are within the recommended spec, you should reconnect the blue and white connectors. You will find a yellow, white and black with white-stripe cables coming from your CDI box heading towards the front of your bike. Ensure you multimeter read DC volts and it is set within the range of 250.
You will need a multimeter set to Ohms for this test. Test every lead of the stator’s connector and note the readings. The reading of each combination should be the same (test leads 1-2, 2-3, and 3-1). If they are different, your stator is defective. Set your multimeter to Ohms.
What should my resistance reading be on my stator?
Again, with the bike turned off, test the resistance between each stator leg and a chassis ground. You should see infinite resistance (no connection at all). If there is any resistance reading (0-100 ohms) then your stator is bad. My meter reads “OL”, meaning “over limit”, when there is no connection or infinite resistance between two points.
Next we will test the stator’s continuity to ground. This simply means we are checking for a connection between the stator windings and the chassis ground. Note that there should be NO connection whatsoever between the stator windings and ground. Again, with the bike turned off, test the resistance between each stator leg and a chassis ground.
Which is the best site to test a Suzuki stator?
Testing The Stator, a Pictorial Guide Testing The Stator, a Pictorial Guide (by BassCliff) The GS Resources website has a very complete fault finding chart in The Stator Papers available on the In The Garage page. This resource is very useful for understanding and troubleshooting the charging system on these classic Suzuki GS motorcycles.