General Techbooks

By: Nicholas Swager . 2nd hand book excellent condition High-performance build techniques for car and motorcycle engines From planning to final testing Detailed, understandable advice to encourage the DIY engine builder Not limited to specific...

By: Neil Spalding . Description For years the top class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing was all about prototype 500cc two-strokes, but the need for bike manufacturers to develop four-stroke ideas led to the creation of the MotoGP Championship and a new...

By: Wayne Scraba . Build practical mounts for components Choose proper fasteners Comprehensive guide to A-N fittings and lines Choose appropriate wire and electrical terminals Correctly route hose, tubing & wiring Description Nothing makes an...

By: Massimo Clarke . Description Today's motorcycles encompass some of the best vehicle technology currently available. Sportbikes offer performance unimaginable only a few years ago, while touring machines and cruisers include comfort and convenience...

By: Mark Zimmerman . The market for used motorcycles is vast and deep, with many popular motorcycles available for a fraction of what they cost when new even a few years ago. With a little hard work and know-how, a restored used bike can become a...

By: Daniel Peirce . Description The story of the Up-N-Smoke Engine Project journals how what started as an artistic outlet became an obsession and eventually a business. This is the project that Cycle World magazine called “pornography for...

By: Bill Stermer . Whether you’ve never ridden before or are getting back into it after some time off, a little knowledge can make motorcycling on public roads a lot more enjoyable. From the kind of bike to buy to the kind of helmet to wear, from...

By: Andrew Trevitt . Suspension systems on today’s sportbikes offer an unmatched variety of adjustments, but understanding how those adjustments work, and how to combine them to tailor your motorcycle to your riding style can be just as challenging...

By: Keith Noakes . This book is an account of the companies and individuals, who have played a major part in the design and advancement of motorcycle frame (chassis) performance. These independent companies began to spring up in the early post war years,...

By: Mike Seate . Whether it's a big-bore, high-end custom sportbike you're after, or a naked, bare knuckles streetfighting drag racer, this book has the goods for getting you there. In three different scenarios, the nation's top builders give...

By: Kevin Cameron . "To appoint yourself project leader on your own bike is exciting," says Cycle World columnist and performance guru Kevin Cameron, "but then you need a plan that you can actually carry through." For a decade,...

By: Tracy Martin . 1st Edition, 2007 A motorcycle's electrical system can be daunting to even the most adept home mechanic. And yet, the more complex these systems become--and the more important to a motorcycle's function--the more useful, even critical,...