Motorcycle Basics Techbook

by John Harold Haynes

All common engine, chassis and electrical systems fully explained and illustrated. Topics covered include engine cycles and layouts, carburettors and fuel injection, ignition systems, clutches,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 185960515X
• ISBN13: 9781859605158
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Haynes Manuals
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Perfect Books for the Basics

Aside from the occasional spelling differences (tyre instead of tire, etc.) this serves as the perfect introduction to the inner workings of your bike. It's not too complicated, nor does it treat its readers as idiots; rather it's a great blend of information and photos that allow you to learn the core ideas behind the metal and plastic. What I really liked was the build up of old to new styles of all the various systems it covers. As the title plainly states this is a basics book, and it won't get you to the point of being a mechanic, but after reading this you should be able to begin a study of motorcycle repair without a problem. This is money worth spending if you aren't already educated about engine systems.

An Excellent Reference

I was delighted with this book for two reasons: one, it answered all the random questions I had from talking to bike owners or mechanics (What IS a desmodromic valve? How does a clutch work, exactly? Why is the exhaust pipe length critical to tuning a 2-stroke?). Two, I love illustrations, and these technical illustrations are top-notch. There are beautiful section and cutaway views of engines and subsystems, all properly detailled and labeled.Don't expect this book to allow you to fix your bike. But expect to gain a better understanding of how things work, motorcycle design trends and influences (often from a historical perspective), and why things break and wear out. And that will pay off the next time you're talking to your mechanic, or the guy at the auto parts store.

Great intermediate-level book on motorcycle mechanics

This is a good buy. Plenty of technical detail on all aspects of a motorcycle. No padding (just information). The book also discusses variations on the models described. The only complaint I can think of (and its minor) is that it would have been nice to see some troubleshooting information on the topics discussed.

An easy to understand yet in depth theory manual.

This is an excellent introduction to the theory of motorcycle mechanics. It explains in great detail with clear and precise line drawings how the various parts of a motorcycle work, their function, and design evolution. If you want to learn to understand motorcycles in detail, start with this book!

An excellent and fairly comprehensive explanation of motorcy

Motorcycle Basics Manual is an excellent and fairly comprehensive explanation of how the major systems comprising a motorcycle work. It is clearly written and well illustrated with detailed line drawings. The general organization of the material is sensible, and each chapter leads off with an outline of what will be covered. Basic theory is followed by a brief engneering history, then design variations and their purposes are covered. This book does not take the place of a shop manual, but will certainly be a pleasant and informative addition to any weekend mechanic's libarary. It is much more ambitions than Motorcycle Owner's Manual by Hugo Wilson, for example, and for real enthusiasts,well worth the effort.