The Beginner’s Guide to Classic Motorcycle Restoration

Author: Ricky Burns
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118924
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 656

Book Description
This guide covers each stage of a real-life classic motorcycle restoration. Every step is covered in detail, sharing the techniques, tricks and tips used by experts. From choosing a project, setting up a workshop, and preparing a bike, to sourcing parts, dismantling, restoring and renovating, this book will provide invaluable advice.

How to Restore Your Motorcycle, Second Edition

Author: Mark Zimmerman
Publisher:
ISBN: 1610590317
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description

The Beginner's Guide to Classic Motorcycle Restoration

Author: Ricky Burns
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845846442
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The 1970s and 1980s were wonderful eras for the motorcycle, with their assortment of crazy two-strokes, and the first multi-cylinder superbikes coming thick and fast from Japan. It was a time of fast-paced engineering advances, and a time in motorcycle history that is unlikely ever to be repeated. Those over-budget motorcycles that we longed for then are now available well within budget ... and just waiting to be restored. This book will guide you, in detail, through every stage of classic motorcycle restoration. From sourcing a bike, to outlining each of the techniques, tips and tricks used by experts, this guide will save you time, money, and - best of all - show you that you don't need expert knowledge or a fully-fitted workshop to restore your dream bike. Packed full of photographs, and with detailed instructions, this book is the perfect companion for any classic motorcycle restorer.

The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance

Author: Mark Zimmerman
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760357625
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 259

Book Description
Popular motorcycle journalist and author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable, conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work and how to maintain them and fix them when they don't. This practical tutorial covers all brands and styles of bikes, making it a perfect companion to the owner's service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service department. This book includes more than 500 color photos and a thorough index to make it an especially user-friendly reference for home motorcycle mechanics of all skill levels.

How to Restore Classic Off-road Motorcycles

Author: Ricky Burns
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845849504
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Remember the smell of Castrol R at a 1960s scramble? Or riding a 1970s trials bike through every type of natural obstacle possible? If you want to revisit those memories, or relive the competition of earlier times, this book is for you. Buying, restoring, and riding classic off-road competition bikes is now something that you can do! This book gives enthusiasts of classic off-road competition motorcycles a step-by-step guide to a full restoration. Covering dismantling the motorcycle and its components, restoring and sourcing parts, paint spraying, decals and polishing. With chapters covering engine, frame, forks, fuel, exhaust, seat, brakes and tyres, you'll see how to take a bike from scratch to a full rebuild; then on to safe set-up and general maintenance. Includes chapters focussing specifically on pre-65 and twin shock models.

How to restore Honda CX500 & CX650

Author: Ricky Burns
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787119106
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 818

Book Description
Whether a CX500, luxurious CS650 Silver Wing, or CX650 Turbo, this book provides a step-by-step guide to a full restoration. From dismantling, sourcing and restoring parts, to spray painting, decals and polishing. From the rebuild itself, to general maintenance and riding safety, this is the only restoration manual you'll need.

How to Restore Classic Largeframe Vespa Scooters

Author: Mark Paxton
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787114619
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 511

Book Description
This book investigates Vespa restoration in detail. The author strips and rebuilds largeframe models in his workshop, outlining common problems and how to address them. Aimed at the do-it-yourself enthusiast and featuring almost 900 photographs, it is an essential step-by step-guide to the complete renovation of your beloved largeframe scooter.

Building Budget Brits

Author: Mike Brown
Publisher: Whitehorse Press
ISBN: 9781884313622
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This enjoyable, engagingly readable book provides a detailed roadmap for rebuilding and restoring unit-construction Triumph and BSA twins without spending a fortune. The book is organized just as you would a rebuilding project, starting with selecting a bike to work on and finishing with bringing all the pieces together to ride. It contains the practical, down-to-earth information you wish the factory manuals had, but don't. Brown passes along the tips, shortcuts, and money-saving advice he has acquired over a span of 20 years working with British motorcycles. Every aspect of refurbishing unit-construction British twins is covered: engine work, transmissions, frame repairs, shocks and forks, brakes, tanks, and those pesky Amal carbs and Lucas electrical systems. The book also helps you choose a bike to buy, including how to spot bogus serial numbers and avoid stolen goods. Whether you want to build a concours quality restoration or simply put a good-looking, reliable British bike on the road, you will find plenty of helpful information here.

Norton Commando Restoration Manual

Author: Norman White
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785007602
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 760

Book Description
The Norton Commando is a motorcycle with an ohv pre-unit parallel-twin engine, produced by the Norton Motorcycle Company from 1967 until 1977. With over 700 colour photographs, this book provides step-by-step guides to restoring every component of this classic bike. Topics covered include how to find a worthy restoration project; setting up a workshop with key tools and equipment; dismantling the motorcycle to restore the chassis, engine cradle and swing arm; restoring the isolastic suspension, forks and steering; tackling the engine, transmission, carburettors, electrics, ignition and instruments and, finally, overhauling wheels and brakes, and replacing tyres. There is also a chapter on the assembly of a restored 'Five Times Machine of the Year' motorcycle.

Motorcycle Owner's Manual

Author: Hugo Wilson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789416155
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
An easy to use manual that shows you how to maximize your machine's performance and save money on garage bills. Covers routine maintenance, including tire checks, oil changes, and wheel alignment, as well as basic repairs.