Topic: Choosing a multimeter

[Bailgang]

I've watched quite a few of AvE's vids (the guy is a riot) and saw the one about the China only Fluke meter.

[Jore]

I've watched quite a few of AvE's vids (the guy is a riot) and saw the one about the China only Fluke meter.

Skookum!

[demon78]

Kalahowa Jore
Bill the demon.

[juntjoo]

If you get the El cheapo from Harbor Frieght open it up and take out the battery. Throw the rest of it in the trash.

 

[juntjoo]

You guys are awesome, thanks so much for the input. Right now I'm stuck as to exactly what meter I want, do I want a a meter that's primarily designed for electronic use or an automotive type? I'll make up my mind soon .

me too. in the same boat. following your thread. to clamp or not to clamp? to tach or not... to temp... to harbor freight or to fluke?

[Bailgang]

This is the only meter I have that still works. https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/isi_teston_auto_ranging_dmm_checkman_mini_dm1000.html I've had it now for close to 30 years and it still keeps going. It's about the size of a small pocket calculator, it's auto ranging but has limited functions however it's quite capable of doing quick routine checks and it's small size makes it easy to pack on any of my bikes for a road trip.

[Yamahawk]

Here is a nice Greenlee, new other, been opened.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Greenlee-DM-65-1000V-CAT-III-AC-DC-10A-CAP-Auto-Ranging-Digital-Multimeter/263479885322?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44040%26meid%3Dc20714a948884a5fae42957087603594%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D291991730191%26itm%3D263479885322&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Here is one New!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Greenlee-DM-65-CATIII-1000V-CATIV600V-Auto-Ranging-Digital-Multimeter-/122942486022?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10

It will do any testing on your motorcycle you should need a multimeter for. Not tach or dwell, but there are meters that do that also.

Here is a Cheapie that is auto range, and has nice specs if true... and CHEAP! They also have a infra red thermometer for temperature checking the cylinders.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DM700-9999-Counts-Auto-Pocket-Mini-Portable-Ranging-Digital-Multimeter-Tester/173131481969?hash=item284f70c371:g:eoEAAOSwIaFZEXl7

Charlie

[Bailgang]

I arrived today in the mail. Now the next challenge will be to learn how to properly use a multimeter to take advantage of all its functions.