Author: R.M. Clarke
Publisher: Brooklands Books Limited
ISBN: 9781855204669
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This popular volume contains 38 articles including road test reports on Honda's Super Sport, K2, K3, K5, K6, K7, F1, F2 and 960, from such popular magazines as Cycle World, Motorcycle and Motorcycle Mechanics. Plus articles on new model reports, performance data, history, service notes, engine analysis, specs and tuning.
Original Honda CB750
Author: John Wyatt
Publisher: Herridge & Sons
ISBN: 9781906133405
Category : Honda motorcycle
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Original Honda CB750 offers design and engineering features, comprehensive information on specification differences between models, correct equipment finishes, options and accessories, and advice on buying, running and restoring a CB750. This is a re-issu
Publisher: Herridge & Sons
ISBN: 9781906133405
Category : Honda motorcycle
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Original Honda CB750 offers design and engineering features, comprehensive information on specification differences between models, correct equipment finishes, options and accessories, and advice on buying, running and restoring a CB750. This is a re-issu
Ford Flathead V-8 Builder's Handbook 1932-1953
Author: Frank Oddo
Publisher: California Bill's Automotive Handbooks
ISBN: 9781931128117
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Flathead spoken here. From stock rebuilds to high-horsepower modified engines, this book delivers instructions on every facet of rebuilding your flathead V-8. Crystal-clear photos make every step easy to understand and follow, including block reconditioning, new oil seals, manifolds, superchargers and electronic ignitions. Contains essential details on how to install later-model flatheads into early model chassis, plus where to buy parts.
Publisher: California Bill's Automotive Handbooks
ISBN: 9781931128117
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Flathead spoken here. From stock rebuilds to high-horsepower modified engines, this book delivers instructions on every facet of rebuilding your flathead V-8. Crystal-clear photos make every step easy to understand and follow, including block reconditioning, new oil seals, manifolds, superchargers and electronic ignitions. Contains essential details on how to install later-model flatheads into early model chassis, plus where to buy parts.
Chassis Engineering
Author: Herb Adams
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557880550
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557880550
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.
The Motorcycle
Author: Charles M. Falco
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9781838661632
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An essential and compelling exploration of the design, history, and culture of the motorcycle - an icon of the machine age Motorcycles are ubiquitous in the world's streets and cities, evolving over decades in engineering and design to meet individual transportation needs. With the coming demise of the internal combustion engine and the rise of electric powered vehicles, motorcycle design is being revolutionized by new technologies, the demands of climate change, and global social transformation. The Motorcycle: Desire, Art, Design traces the exciting evolution of this automotive icon - and the culture of desire, freedom, and rebellion that surrounds it. The Motorcycle showcases 100 superb examples of motorcycle design from the late 19th century to the present day and beyond to the technological innovations of the future. Beautifully illustrated with newly commissioned photography and archival ephemera, this visually arresting survey will prove compulsive reading to design lovers and motorcycle fans alike.
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9781838661632
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An essential and compelling exploration of the design, history, and culture of the motorcycle - an icon of the machine age Motorcycles are ubiquitous in the world's streets and cities, evolving over decades in engineering and design to meet individual transportation needs. With the coming demise of the internal combustion engine and the rise of electric powered vehicles, motorcycle design is being revolutionized by new technologies, the demands of climate change, and global social transformation. The Motorcycle: Desire, Art, Design traces the exciting evolution of this automotive icon - and the culture of desire, freedom, and rebellion that surrounds it. The Motorcycle showcases 100 superb examples of motorcycle design from the late 19th century to the present day and beyond to the technological innovations of the future. Beautifully illustrated with newly commissioned photography and archival ephemera, this visually arresting survey will prove compulsive reading to design lovers and motorcycle fans alike.
Honda CB750
Author: Mark Haycock
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781861262585
Category : Honda motorcycle
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Honda CB750 was the first modern large motorcycle to combine speed, luxury and reliability in an affordable package. Mr. Honda himself described it as the "King of Motorcycles". This fascinating work contains the complete background history of Honda; design and development history; in-depth technical analysis; and full specifications. Superbly illustrated. Hardcover - 7-1/2" x 9-1/2" - 176 pages - 32 color, 150 b/w
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781861262585
Category : Honda motorcycle
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Honda CB750 was the first modern large motorcycle to combine speed, luxury and reliability in an affordable package. Mr. Honda himself described it as the "King of Motorcycles". This fascinating work contains the complete background history of Honda; design and development history; in-depth technical analysis; and full specifications. Superbly illustrated. Hardcover - 7-1/2" x 9-1/2" - 176 pages - 32 color, 150 b/w
Tales of Triumph Motorcycles and the Meriden Factory
Author: Hughie Hancox
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787115491
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Veloce Classic Reprint. Tales of Triumph Motorcycles and the Meriden Factory is a delightful and often humorous account of life with the Triumph motorcycle company in its heyday. Hughie Hancox started work with the Triumph Engineering Company (manufacturer of Triumph motorcycles) in 1954 and, apart from a short break for national service, stayed with the company until it closed in 1974. In his time with Triumph, Hughie worked in the Experimental, Service, Product Road Test, Toolroom, Final Production Assembly and Service Repair Shop departments before joining the staff in the Service Office. He also served as a Technical Writer/Advisor/Customer Relations "Trouble Shooter." Even his National Service was spent with the "White Helmets" motorcycle display team! Here, Hughie tells the story of his life in the famous Meriden factory and of his many adventures with Triumph motorcycles and Triumph people and, by doing so, records the fascinating inside story of one of Britain's greatest motorcycle marques.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787115491
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Veloce Classic Reprint. Tales of Triumph Motorcycles and the Meriden Factory is a delightful and often humorous account of life with the Triumph motorcycle company in its heyday. Hughie Hancox started work with the Triumph Engineering Company (manufacturer of Triumph motorcycles) in 1954 and, apart from a short break for national service, stayed with the company until it closed in 1974. In his time with Triumph, Hughie worked in the Experimental, Service, Product Road Test, Toolroom, Final Production Assembly and Service Repair Shop departments before joining the staff in the Service Office. He also served as a Technical Writer/Advisor/Customer Relations "Trouble Shooter." Even his National Service was spent with the "White Helmets" motorcycle display team! Here, Hughie tells the story of his life in the famous Meriden factory and of his many adventures with Triumph motorcycles and Triumph people and, by doing so, records the fascinating inside story of one of Britain's greatest motorcycle marques.
David Vizard's How to Build Horsepower
Author: David Vizard
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1934709174
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Extracting maximum torque and horsepower from engines is an art as well as a science. David Vizard is an engineer and more aptly an engine building artist who guides the reader through all the aspects of power production and high-performance engine building. His proven high-performance engine building methods and techniques are revealed in this all-new edition of How to Build Horsepower. Vizard goes into extreme depth and detail for drawing maximum performance from any automotive engine. The production of power is covered from the most logical point from the air entering the engine all the way to spent gasses leaving through the exhaust. Explained is how to optimize all the components in between, such as selecting heads for maximum flow or port heads for superior power output, ideal valvetrain components, realizing the ideal rocker arm ratios for a particular application, secrets for selecting the best cam, and giving unique insight into all facets of cam performance. In addition, he covers how to select and setup superchargers, nitrous oxide, ignition and other vital aspects of high-performance engine building.
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1934709174
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Extracting maximum torque and horsepower from engines is an art as well as a science. David Vizard is an engineer and more aptly an engine building artist who guides the reader through all the aspects of power production and high-performance engine building. His proven high-performance engine building methods and techniques are revealed in this all-new edition of How to Build Horsepower. Vizard goes into extreme depth and detail for drawing maximum performance from any automotive engine. The production of power is covered from the most logical point from the air entering the engine all the way to spent gasses leaving through the exhaust. Explained is how to optimize all the components in between, such as selecting heads for maximum flow or port heads for superior power output, ideal valvetrain components, realizing the ideal rocker arm ratios for a particular application, secrets for selecting the best cam, and giving unique insight into all facets of cam performance. In addition, he covers how to select and setup superchargers, nitrous oxide, ignition and other vital aspects of high-performance engine building.