How to Set up Your Motorcycle Workshop (Tech Series) [Paperback]

C G Masi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 7, 2003 | Series: Tech Series

From a corner of the garage set up for routine maintenance to a dream shop housing precious classic machines, How to Set Up Your Motorcycle Workshop, Second Edition will help you make the most of your space. Packed with easy-to-read practical advice, author Charles Masi walks the reader through designing, building, and equipping the workshop you need - whether you plan to restore, repair, and maintain your own bikes or hope to open a small commercial facility.How to Set Up Your Motorcycle Workshop starts by helping readers determine their work space and storage needs and create a shop layout that matches their budget. The author then addresses basics such as providing adequate electrical power, lighting, and heat and air conditioning. With the workshop design in place, Masi helps readers identify the must-have and want -to-have tools to appropriately equip the space. This new second edition of the book includes additional profiles of real world workshops, from small garage spaces to purpose-built restoration and race-prep shops, and features a new comprehensive and up-to-date directory of resources for equipment and tools.

Editorial Reviews

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"...full of practical tips and techniques...this title is an excellent resource." -- Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly

"...this book...covers everything from small spaces big enough for a single bike to professional repair and race shops." -- American Iron magazine

"By the time I finished reading this book, I found myself excitedly sketching plans for my new home workshop." -- Cycle World

"If you live next door to the best motorcycle shop in the world...then you probably don't need this book." -- Andy Saunders, Rider magazine

If you wrench on motorcycles, especially for a living, this book is worthwhile reading. -- Eric Murray, Technical Editor, Motorcycle Online

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Whitehorse Press; 2 edition (June 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884313434
• ISBN-13: 978-1884313431
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,008,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pictures Aren't The Important Part of This Book, November 24, 2005

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Dale Coyner (Herndon, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Set up Your Motorcycle Workshop (Tech Series) (Paperback)

This book contains good, detailed information from an expert mechanic on setting up your bike shop. It's not an "overview," it's a detailed guide. I know because I recently set up a commercial shop using this book.

The sections on lighting and shop layout gave me a much better sense of how much space I needed. Turns out I needed less than I thought, so that saved me considerable $$$.

Rating this book one star because you didn't get color pictures of screwdrivers and shop layouts is ridiculous. If you want color pictures, buy Life magazine. If you want to learn how to set up a motorcycle shop the right way, buy this book.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Full of great ideas and sound advice., May 2, 2006

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M. Combs "Grumpy old moose" - See all my reviews
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Like D. Conyer, I don't understand the point of the review based on color vs b&w photographs. This book delivers exactly what the title promises, and includes advice for all levels of bike mechanics and all sizes of available work space. As someone who is limited to "his half of the garage", I appreciate this approach. Highly recommended!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a most complete manual, November 4, 2006

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james bronaugh (fresno, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Set up Your Motorcycle Workshop (Tech Series) (Paperback)

This book shows, not only how to set up a small hobby shop (my goal), but also a medium to large shop for the professional. The need for maximum utilization of space as well as work flow are covered in depth. Anyone wanting an efficient and enjoyable shop will want this book.