Motorcycle Basics Techbook (Haynes Manuals)(2nd Edition) by John Haynes Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Motorcycle Basics Techbook (Haynes Manuals)(2nd Edition)
Book Review: Do read the reviews before buying
Summary: 4 Stars
In the first review of this book are the words: "Don't expect this book to allow you to fix your bike."This is absolutely true: this book is for people with little or no mechanic knowledge -- it's a great primer, but is NOT any use as a workshop reference.
If you already know something about bikes, this book will teach you little new (although it was nice to finally learn what a desmodromic valve was :)
Book Review: An Excellent Reference
Summary: 5 Stars
I was delighted with this book for two reasons: one, it answered all the random questions I had from talking to bike owners or mechanics (What IS a desmodromic valve? How does a clutch work, exactly? Why is the exhaust pipe length critical to tuning a 2-stroke?). Two, I love illustrations, and these technical illustrations are top-notch. There are beautiful section and cutaway views of engines and subsystems, all properly detailled and labeled.Don't expect this book to allow you to fix your bike. But expect to gain a better understanding of how things work, motorcycle design trends and influences (often from a historical perspective), and why things break and wear out. And that will pay off the next time you're talking to your mechanic, or the guy at the auto parts store.
Book Review: Great intermediate-level book on motorcycle mechanics
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a good buy. Plenty of technical detail on all aspects of a motorcycle. No padding (just information). The book also discusses variations on the models described. The only complaint I can think of (and its minor) is that it would have been nice to see some troubleshooting information on the topics discussed.Book Review: I love this book...
Summary: 5 Stars
Few books ever go into details like this one. Let alone so clearly. This book explains how engines/carbs/exhaust/tires/suspension work, some of the history behind the developments...Sportbike Performance Handbook is similar but more geared towards performance/racing.
Book Review: An easy to understand yet in depth theory manual.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent introduction to the theory of motorcycle mechanics. It explains in great detail with clear and precise line drawings how the various parts of a motorcycle work, their function, and design evolution. If you want to learn to understand motorcycles in detail, start with this book!