Motocross and Off-Road Motorcycle Setup Guide (Motorbooks Workshop) [Paperback]

Mark Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2010 | Series: Motorbooks Workshop

For many motorcyclists, the most popular part of a cycle magazine is the question-and-answer section dealing with maintenance, modification, and setup how-to information. The Motocross and Off-Road Motorcycle Setup Guide eliminates guesswork by providing setup and maintenance information every rider needs in a series of step-by-step photo sessions and to-the-point chapters.

 

Author Mark Thompson focuses on the basic tasks and setup challenges encountered by all dirt bike owners, regardless of bike brand, size, or age. Whether it’s changing a tire, lubricating a cable, replacing a chain, or setting up suspension components, The Motocross and Off-Road Motorcycle Setup Guide is an essential tool for anyone who rides in the dirt.

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About the Author

Mark Thompson began racing motocross in 1969. He is the former editor of several national motorcycle magazines, has written thousands of magazine articles for a wide variety of publications, and is the author of MBI’s Motocross and Off-Road Training Guide. He currently owns Bear Sports in West Chester, Ohio, a motocross performance shop that specializes in both vintage and modern motocross products and services.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (April 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760335966
• ISBN-13: 978-0760335963
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #54 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Motorcycles > Repair & Performance

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Book Review, September 12, 2010

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This review is from: Motocross and Off-Road Motorcycle Setup Guide (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

This book contains some good tips, but also a few technical errors. Minor oversights in proofreading perhaps but they are worth noting here as this book will no doubt be read by aspiring off-road enthusiasts, not seasoned veterans. On page 81 in the inset piece titled "Is my clutch toast?", the author states that a worn or stretched clutch cable will cause your clutch to slip, when in fact just the opposite will occur. If there's too much free-play in the cable your clutch pack will not be fully disengaged with the lever pulled in, causing it to "drag" when a gear is selected. The other error of note is on page 95 regarding the carburetor air mixture screw function. The author states that turning an air screw in will make the mixture leaner when in fact, the air screw turned in reduces the air flow, which makes the air/fuel ratio richer.

4.0 out of 5 stars Indepth, interesting, and generic, October 25, 2011

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This is a really useful book to read before tackling your first motocross/trail bike. Well written and easy to read and understand. Once you develop your skills this book will be left on the shelf because it very generic and Japanese bike focused. Maybe the 3 orange bikes in the garage suggest I've taken a euro-trash approach. But a flip through every now and then reminds you of a clever trick or a different approach to a job. Be careful about lending it to friends or you might not see it again!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, July 13, 2011

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I'm sure there are those that already know this stuff(or think they do) but I found a wealth of info in here(and even learned several new tricks, while being an old dog)