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.
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"...lots of different motorcycle systems and the theories they're based on, explained by a pro..." -- American Iron magazine
"...we can all use the detailed tricks of the trade that Mark shares in this book..." -- RoadBike, June 2004
"I received [the book and]...changed my final drive oil. Quite a trick for a non-wrench like me." -- Bruce Hansen, author of Motorcycle Journeys Through the Northwest
"Required Reading...cover[s] everything you need to know...photos and illustrations to lead you through simple and complex tasks." -- Motorcyclist magazine, April 2004 issue
"This is a book to be treasured. A book for the ages." -- Keystone Motorcycle Press
"...we can all use the detailed tricks of the trade that Mark shares in this book..." -- RoadBike, June 2004
"I received [the book and]...changed my final drive oil. Quite a trick for a non-wrench like me." -- Bruce Hansen, author of Motorcycle Journeys Through the Northwest
"Required Reading...cover[s] everything you need to know...photos and illustrations to lead you through simple and complex tasks." -- Motorcyclist magazine, April 2004 issue
"This is a book to be treasured. A book for the ages." -- Keystone Motorcycle Press
About the Author
Mark Zimmerman is the Technical Editor of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine, and a contributor to Classic Bike Guide magazine. He lives in Danbury, Connecticut.
Jeff Hackett has been photographing motorcycles for magazines, books, and calendars for 19 years. He lives outside New Haven, Connecticut.
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Mark Zimmerman is the Technical Editor of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine, and a contributor to Classic Bike Guide magazine. He lives in Danbury, Connecticut.
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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance: Tips & Techniques to Keep Your Motorcycle in Top Condition (Paperback)
wow where do i begin. first off im a student at mmi (motorcycle mechanics institute)which has campuses in both phoenix and orlando. i bought this book to supplement my education and honestly it was a great purchase. its very easy to read and understand the first time through whether or not you have previous motorcycle knowledge of which i had none or you are experienced in mechanics. the theory section is an absolute must and just as thorough as the notes i received at mmi. the photos are great much better than youd find in your average factory manual and if you have no mechanical experience forget about trying to read one of those. factory manuals are written for "seasoned" techs. mark zimmermans book is written for both the average joe biker or someone with plenty of experience. he even takes the time to put in tips such as "what to do when you strip a bolt", "how to torque a bolt" and much more. overall im very impressed i have yet to find a section that i felt was inadequate. other books i have found dance around the subjects and dont give you the information you need. this book hits the nail on the head everytime.....thanks mark
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This review is from: The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance: Tips & Techniques to Keep Your Motorcycle in Top Condition (Paperback)
I've had no real initiative to understand how motors work until recently purchasing a bike. Part of this is born out of wanting to avoid overpaying local service people for work that truly may not be done well or completely. This book does a wonderful job at laying out the theories and the practicalities of every subdivision of motorcycle mechanics, w/ extremely helpful multi-color pictures everywhere, including many step by step photos.I was able to change out my brake lines after I read the chapter on braking- I actually understood hydraulic brakes, and successfully did a job in an afternoon w/ hand tools that would've cost me hundreds. The author's enthusiasm is contagious, and I'm finding that this book is part of a growing impulse to spend as much time as possible with my toolbox and my Ducati. Highly recommended for the novice or the expert!
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Great book for the DIY wannabe!,
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This review is from: The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance: Tips & Techniques to Keep Your Motorcycle in Top Condition (Paperback)
This book was well thought out and goes through a logical procession of maintenance/repair items. Some typo/grammatical errors dispersed throughout the book, but not enough to lead the reader astray. What I thought best were some of the items covered that I never would have thought of as needing maintenance, much less being VERY important (ie., steering head bearings) - and I have been riding for nearly 30 years! This book almost makes you WANT to get dirty and dive into repairing your bike. Even if you don't do your own maintenance, this book alerts you to issues that should be addressed by your mechanic, and allows you to be a much smarter motorcycle 'consumer'.
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The purpose of this book is to show the novice motorcycle mechanic how to maintain and improve his motorcycle. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
swingarm bearings, cartridge forks, most motorcycle shops, drain bolts, shift drum, fork cap, fork oil, hazard switch, stripped hole, countershaft sprocket, breaker cam, compression damping, sprag clutch, steering stem, rebound damping, older bikes, pilot circuit, modern bikes, drain screw, needle jet, handlebar clamps, shop manual, fork tube, pinch bolts, flywheel magneto Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy American Honda Motor Corporation, Courtesy Yamaha Motor Corporation, Solution Check, Moto Guzzi, Solution Use, Cause Bad, Solution Replace, Cause Worn-out, Cause Low, Cause Too, Changing Tubes, North America, Replacing Steering-Head Bearings, Cause Air, United States New!
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The purpose of this book is to show the novice motorcycle mechanic how to maintain and improve his motorcycle. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
swingarm bearings, cartridge forks, most motorcycle shops, drain bolts, shift drum, fork cap, fork oil, hazard switch, stripped hole, countershaft sprocket, breaker cam, compression damping, sprag clutch, steering stem, rebound damping, older bikes, pilot circuit, modern bikes, drain screw, needle jet, handlebar clamps, shop manual, fork tube, pinch bolts, flywheel magneto Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy American Honda Motor Corporation, Courtesy Yamaha Motor Corporation, Solution Check, Moto Guzzi, Solution Use, Cause Bad, Solution Replace, Cause Worn-out, Cause Low, Cause Too, Changing Tubes, North America, Replacing Steering-Head Bearings, Cause Air, United States New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- How to Repair Plastic Bodywork by K. Lammon in Back Matter
- Savvy Guide to Motorcycles by Shirley Duglin Kennedy on page 176
- Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way by Reg Pridmore in Back Matter
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