Motorcycles & ATVs

How to Restore Your Motorcycle

You've been tripping over that box of bike parts in your garage for too long—it's time to turn it back into a motorcycle. What you need is someone to guide you through the restoration process. Author Mike Zimmerman is your guy, and How to Restore Your Motorcycle will demonstrate motorcycle restoration in a logical step-by-step manner. With vivid photographs and illustrations, this book will help you turn that collection of parts into a classic motorcycle you will be proud to own and ride. The book covers a vast array of motorcycles, from a Honda Benly to a Vincent Rapide.

All major types of electrical systems are covered, with special attention paid to challenging systems like Lucas electrics. Handy tips will help you conquer the infamous Lucas, Prince of Darkness. In addition, this book contains homespun advice on basic activities such as setting up your workshop, finding a bike to restore, finding information about your motorcycle, and whether or not you want to begin the restoration process in the first place.

When restoring a classic motorcycle, perhaps the best resource is a friend knowledgeable in restoration who can guide you through the process. But since even the best of friends can't always be there when you need them, How to Restore Your Motorcycle is the next big thing.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments | Foreword | Introduction

Section 1 — What It's All About
Getting started | Acquiring your bike | The workshop | The best-laid plans

Section 2 — Let's Get Started
Teardown: Separating the motorcycle into its component parts

Section 3 — Component Inspection and Repair
Engine tear-down | Fuel systems | Exhaust systems | Ignition systems | Transmissions | Frames | Front forks | Wheels and hubs | Brakes | Handlebars and controls | Wiring and electrics | Paint and bodywork

Section 4 — Final Assembly, Sources, Mechanics, Endpapers
Assembly | Appendix | Index

PRODUCT DETAILS:

Publisher: Motorbooks International — 2000
Author: Mark Zimmerman, Jeff Hackett
Binding: Paperback — 8¼ x 10½ inches
Pages: 224 — Over 200 b&w photos and illustrations
ISBN: 0760306818

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