Best Motorcycle Repair & Performance Books
Here you will get Best Motorcycle Repair & Performance Books For you.This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
1. Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques, 2nd Edition
Author: by Lee Parks
Motorbooks
English
192 pages
Total Control delivers what other high-performance riding books only claim to offer: the skills to let you put your bike where you want it. Practicing the techniques outlined on these pages is the fastest and easiest way to master your machine.
Writing in a clear and understandable style, accomplished instructor and road racer Lee Parks demystifies the techniques used by top professionals and shows how to apply them to high-performance street and track riding, no matter what kind of bike you ride.
Parks explains the psychological dynamics of fear and concentration, as well as what it takes to achieve true mastery of your motorcycle. Total Control gives you everything you need to develop the techniques and survival skills necessary to become a proficient, accomplished, and safer street rider.
High-quality photos, detailed instructions, and professional diagrams highlight the intricacies and proper techniques of street riding. Readers will come away with a better understanding of everything from braking and cornering to proper throttle control, resulting in a more exciting yet safer ride.
2. How to Build a Motorcycle: A Nut-and-Bolt Guide to Customizing Your Bike
Author: by Gary Inman
Laurence King Publishing
English
192 pages
How to Build a Motorcycle leads you through all the key stages from initially finding the right project for your skill level, to sourcing a base bike and safely taking on some full-on bike-building tasks. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, proper advice and specially commissioned step-by-step illustrations throughout it is an ideal aid to getting your hands oily.
Written by Gary Inman, the co-founder of independent motorcycle magazine Sideburn, and illustrated by Adi Gilbert who is best known for his bicycle and motorcycle drawings whose clients include Harley-Davidson, Guy Martin, Wired magazine, Sideburn magazine and Nike, this is a must-have for all motorcycle lovers.
Read this book, even dip in and out where relevant. If it makes sense, schedule some time, clear your mind, pull on some old clothes, grab your toolbox and get going. The chapters in How to Build a Motorcycle will tell you how to complete a huge variety of tasks that will allow even the greenest of novices to get their hands dirty and start modifying with purpose.
3. Triumph Bonneville T100, T120, Speedmaster, Bobber, Speed Twin, Thruxton, Street Twin, Cup & Scrambler 900 & 1200, '16-'19: Covers models with water-cooled engines (Haynes Repair Manual)
Author: by Haynes Publishing
English
368 pages
1785214497
Complete coverage for your Triumph Bonneville 900 & 1200 for 2016 thru 2019:Routine Maintenance and servicingTune-up proceduresEngine, clutch and transmission repairCooling systemFuel and exhaustIgnition and electrical systemsBrakes, wheels and tiresSteering, suspension and final driveFrame and bodyworkWiring diagramsReference SectionWith a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself…
From simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the motorcycle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes! Step-by-step proceduresEasy-to-follow photosComplete troubleshooting sectionValuable short cutsModel history and pre-ride checks in colorColor spark plug diagnosis and wiring diagramsTools & workshop tips section in colorThe manual includes complete maintenance and repair information, detailed photos and illustrations to guide you through every job, and easy-to-find and easy-to-use do-it-yourself content.
4. Small Engine Repair Haynes TECHBOOK for 5HP and Less
Author: by Curt Choate
English
296 pages
1850106665
Each Haynes manual provides specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete overhaul of the machine. This manual features instructions on maintaining your small engine of 5 HP or less. Do-it-yourselfers will find this service and repair manual more comprehensive than the factory manual, making it an indispensable part of their tool box.
5. Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible (Motorbooks Workshop)
Author: by Paul Thede
0760331405
Motorbooks
English
Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by America’s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Based on Paul Thede’s wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars, this step-by-step guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kid’s, handle like a pro’s.
Thede gives a clear account of the three forces of suspension that you must understand to make accurate assessments of your suspension’s condition. He outlines testing procedures that will help you gauge how well you’re improving your suspension, along with your riding.
And, if you’re inclined to perfect your bike’s handling, he even explains the black art of chassis geometry. Finally, step-by-step photos of suspension disassembly and assembly help you rebuild your forks and shocks for optimum performance. The book even provides detailed troubleshooting guides for dirt, street, and supermoto-promising a solution to virtually any handling problem.
6. Motorcycle Basics Techbook
Author: by Editors of Haynes Manuals
English
222 pages
0857339982
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, gearbox, engine lubrication and cooling, wheels, tires, braking systems, suspension, steering, handling, design and electrical systems.
7. The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance
Author: by Mark Zimmerman
Motorbooks
English
256 pages
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.
8. Harley-Davidson Twin Cam 88 covering Softail (00-10), Dyna Glide (99-10), & Electra Glide/Road King & Road Glide (99-10) Haynes Repair Manual (Haynes Service & Repair Manual)
Author: by Haynes Manuals
English
288 pages
162092109X
“Each Haynes manual, whether in print or online format, is based on a complete disassembly and reassembly of the machine. During this process Haynes learns the best way to do a job, and that information makes maintenance and repairs quicker, easier and cheaper for you.
Haynes manuals have clear step-by-step instructions, over 700 easy-to-follow photographs and detailed troubleshooting information. Haynes repair manuals provide expert information and valuable details you won’t find in online crowd-sourced information: Over 500 repair and maintenance procedures crafted by expert mechanics who make extensive use of teardown-derived photographs Detailed color wiring diagrams Complete specifications related to all maintenance and repair procedures covered in the manual Step by step procedures to guide the reader through each procedure Handy tips and shortcuts to save time and money Model history and pre-ride check in color Color spark plug diagnosis and tools and workshop tips For further information, this Haynes manual can be supplemented with other Haynes titles from the TECHBOOK series which cover topics such as fuel systems, motorcycle basics, electrical systems, modifying and a variety of other subject matters as well.
9. Kawasaki KLR650 Motorcycle (2008-2017) Service and Repair Manual
Author: by Haynes Publishing
English
312 pages
1620922746
Each Clymer manual provides specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting, to a complete overhaul of your vehicle. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, then you will find this service and repair manual fantastically more comprehensive than the factory manual.
When it comes to repairs and modifications, Kawasaki KLR650 is an indispensable part of the tool box. Get ahold of your copy today, and keep your bike running tomorrow.
10. Harley-Davidson XL Sportster (12-17) Clymer Repair Manual
Author: by Clymer Publications
English
592 pages
1620922304
Each Clymer manual provides specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete overhaul of the machine. This manual covers the Harley-Davidson XL Sportster built from 2014 to 2017. Do-it-yourselfers will find this service and repair manual more comprehensive than the factory manual, making it an indispensable part of their tool box.
Specific models covered include: XL883L SuperLow (2014-2017), XL883N Iron 883 (2014-2017), XL883R Roadster (2014-2015), XL1200C 1200 Custom (2014-2017), XL1200CA Custom Limited A (2014-2016), XL1200CB 1200 Custom Limited B (2014-2017), XL1200CP 1200 Custom (factory custom) (2014-2016), XL1200CX Roadster (2016-2017), XL1200T SuperLow (2014-2017), XL1200V Seventy-Two (2014-2016), and XL1200X Forty-Eight (2014-2017).
11. Harley-Davidson FLH/FLT Touring Series Motorcycle (2010-2013) Service Repair Man
Author: by Editors of Clymer Manuals
English
672 pages
1620922177
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic (2010-2013)FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2010-2013)FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited (2010-2013)FLHR Road King (2010-2013)FLHRC Road King Classic (2010-2013)FLTRX Road Glide Custom (2010-2013)FLTRU Road Glide Ultra (2011-2013)FLHX Street Glide (2010-2013)FLHTCUSE5 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2010)FLHTCUSE6 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2011)FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2012)FLHTCUSE8 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2013)FLHXSE CVO Street Glide (2010)FLHXSE2 CVO Street Glide (2011)FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide (2012)FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra (2011, 2013)FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide Custom (2012)FLTRXSE2 CVO Road Glide Custom (2013)FLHRSE5 CVO Road King Custom (2013)TROUBLESHOOTINGLUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPENGINE TOP ENDENGINE LOWER ENDCLUTCH AND EXTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISMTRANSMISSION AND INTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISMFUEL, EMISSION CONTROL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMSELECTRICAL SYSTEMCOOLING SYSTEMWHEELS, TIRES AND DRIVE CHAINFRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERINGREAR SUSPENSIONBRAKESBODY AND FRAMECOLOR WIRING DIAGRAMS
12. Harley-Davidson FXD/FLD Dyna Series (12-17) Clymer Repair Manual
Author: by Editors of Clymer Manuals
English
544 pages
1620921553
Each Clymer manual provides specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete overhaul of the machine. This manual covers the Harley Davidson FXD/FLD Dyna Series built from 2012 to 20173. Do-it-yourselfers will find this service and repair manual more comprehensive than the factory manual, making it an indispensable part of their tool box.
Specific models covered include: FXDB Street Bob (2012-2017), FXDB 103 Street Bob (2014-2017), FXDBA Street Bob (2013 Factory Custom), FXDBA 103 Street Bob (2013 Factory Custom), FXDBB 103 Street Bob (2014 Factory Custom, 2015-2016 Limited), FXDBC Street Bob (2016 Limited), FXDBC 103 Street Bob (2016 Limited), FXDBP 103 Street Bob (2013-2016 Factory Custom), FXDC Super Glide Custom (2012-2014), FXDC 103 Super Glide Custom 110th Anniversary (2013), FXDC Super Glide Custom (2014), FXDF Fat Bob (2012-2017), FXDF 103 Fat Bob (2012-2017), FXDL Low Rider (2013-2017), FXDL 103 Low Rider (2014-2017), FXDLS Low Rider S (2017), FXDWG Wide Glide (2012-2017), FXDWG 103 Wide Glide (2012-2017), FLD Switchback (2012-2016), and FLD 103 Switchback (2012-2016).
13. Harley-Davidson Sportster '70 to '13 (Haynes Service & Repair Manual)
Author: by John Haynes
English
264 pages
1620922266
Complete coverage for your Harley-Davidson Sportster for 1970 to 2013, covering Routine Maintenance and servicingTune-up proceduresEngine, clutch and transmission repairCooling systemFuel and exhaustIgnition and electrical systemsBrakes, wheels and tiresSteering, suspension and final driveFrame and bodyworkWiring diagramsReference SectionWith a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself…
From simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the motorcycle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes! Step-by-step proceduresEasy-to-follow photosComplete troubleshooting sectionValuable short cutsModel history and pre-ride checks in colorColor spark plug diagnosis and wiring diagramsTools and workshop tips section in color
14. Honda VT1100 Shadow: '85 to '07 (Haynes Service & Repair Manual)
Author: by Max Haynes
English
224 pages
1620921464
With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourselffrom simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the motorcycle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you.
Our books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes! Step-by-step procedures-Easy-to-follow photos-Complete troubleshooting section-Valuable short cuts-Model history and pre-ride checks in color-Color spark plug diagnosis and wiring diagrams-Tools and workshop tips section in colorComplete coverage for your Honda Shadow VT1100 for 1985 thru 2007: Routine Maintenance-Tune-up procedures-Engine, clutch and transmission repair-Cooling system-Fuel and exhaust-Emissions control-Ignition and electrical systems-Brakes, wheels and tires-Steering, suspension and final drive-Frame and bodywork-Wiring diagrams
15. Polaris Sportsman 400, 450 & 500 1996-2013 Manual (Clymer Manuals: Motorcycle Repair)
Author: by Penton Staff
English
752 pages
1599696398
Sportman 400 (2001-2005), Sportsman 450 (2006-2007), Sportsman 450 Browning Edition (2006), Sportsman 500 (1996-2010), Sportsman 500 RSE (2000-2002), Sportsman 500 DUSE (2001-2002), Sportsman 500 HO (2001-2006, 2008-2010), Sportsman 500 X2 (2006-2010), Sp
16. Polaris ATVs (85 – 97) Haynes Repair Manual
Author: by Max Haynes
English
224 pages
1563923025
Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you’ll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton’s Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job.
Save time and money by doing it yourself, with the confidence only a Chilton Repair Manual can provide.
