Posted by
sgtslag on
May 09, 2013; 1:21pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Need-some-electrical-advice-before-I-fry-something-tp4040508p4040540.html
A fuse does not burn any watts, so it does not load the circuit; it acts as a dead short, until the current exceeds its rating, then it burns open.
For an understanding of electricity, in general, and as it pertains to motorcycles, in particular, here is a fantastic book:
Amazon link.
I went to school to be an electronic technician, did component level troubleshooting/repair for 3.5 years. I have been a computer technician for 23 years. [
Don't tell anyone, but even I learned a few things from reading this book!...

] This book is fantastic in its explanation of electricity, and simple circuits. Check your local library for it, and see if they can borrow it from a regional library if they don't have it themselves. The author explains voltage, current, resistance loading, induction for alternators/generators, and other things, quite well, in easy-to-understand language, with examples which are easy to comprehend as well. This is not a quick solution, but it will pay dividends for years to come. It's a worthy investment of your time and energy. Cheers!
1979 CB750K (sold, 2012, but not forgotten)
1983 Kawasaki 440 LTD Belt Drive (sold, 2011)
1993 Kawasaki Voyager XII