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I'm looking for a multimeter....I can't find the one listed in the manual (the yamaha pocket tester)....and I'm not supposed to use a digital.

What are you guys using?
1975 DT175
Last edit: 15 May 2020 01:41 by Free.
06 May 2020 21:25 #1

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Replied by MarkT on topic Multimeter

Lots of analog models to choose from... I have a couple Simpson meters, they are very good.

Just make sure whatever you get has an "R x 1" ohms scale (not to be confused with "R x 1k") for setting the points. Some cheaper ones only go down to a "R x 10" scale.

Searching eBay for "analog multimeter" will come up with thousands of choices.

There is what is advertised to be a Yamaha Pocket Tester for sale in the UK...

1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by JimA on topic Multimeter

If you just need one to set the points, I used a test light with a 12 volt tail light bulb in it and powered it off of the battery. The light will dim when the points open, but does not go off completely. I have used my digital meter for everything else.
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Replied by Free on topic Multimeter

I'm trying to take in a bunch of info (new to me) and I read somewhere the magneto or something interferes with the digital reading...maybe its all readings.
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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic Multimeter


Thanks for the lead Mark and I've actually bought it!

Not sure if I overpaid at £40 inc p+p, but I do know that CMSNL are asking over £120 MORE than that for one.
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Replied by Free on topic Multimeter

Well I get the yamaha pocket tester and this is what I find when I go to check if it takes batteries....

I'm guessing it was supposed to take two batteries and to was altered and then had a little fire. smh. idk. Some people really suck some times.
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