Chilton's Motorcycle Handbook

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Item # 9099  ISBN: 0801990998




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Chilton's Motorcycle Handbook is a great resource for all riders. Very broad in scope and not intended as a replacement for the correct repair manual for your bike, but it provides answers to all the basic questions you're too embarrassed to ask. Perfect for do-it-yourselfers with hundreds of sharp b&w photographs and diagrams.

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION
   How to use this book | Safety in motorcycle service | The work area (setting up shop) | Tools | Fasteners, measurements and conversions
   
   
2. BUYING YOUR BIKE
   Choosing the right bike | Break-in
   
   
3. RIDING GEAR
   
   
4. ENGINE & DRIVE TRAIN MAINTENANCE
   Engine maintenance | Engine tune-up | Clutch & transmission maintenance | Final drive maintenance
   
   
5. CHASSIS MAINTENANCE
   Wheel & tire maintenance | Brake maintenance | Suspension maintenance | Electrical system maintenance
   
   
6. PREPARING TO RIDE
   Getting ready for the ride, a pre-ride check | Riding math | Planning a trip | Prepping to trailer the bike
   
   
7. SETTING UP / ACCESSORIZING THE BIKE
   Why would you customize your bike
   
   
8. MOTORCYCLE CLEANING and DETAILING
   
   
9. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING (HOW YOUR BIKE WORKS)
   Troubleshooting your motorcycle or Oh my! What do I do now? And hey, how does this thing work anyway | Powertrain | Fuel systems | Understanding and troubleshooting electrical systems | Suspension | Brakes
   
   
10. WINTER STORAGE
    Placing your bike into storage | Removing your bike from storage
    
    
11. GLOSSARY & MASTER INDEX

This is the perfect guide for the beginner motorcycle rider or for the experienced motorcyclist who wants to brush-up on some of the basics.

Chilton's Motorcycle Handbook