Two-Stroke Performance Tuning (Hardcover)

by A. Bell (Author)

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Product Description
Undoubtedly, the virtue which has most contributed to the widespread use and varied application of the two-stroke engine is its mechanical simplicity. Tuning expert A. Graham Bell takes readers through the various modifications that can be made to a two-stroke and its components in order to derive maximum useable power and mechanical reliability. Both the latest advances in two-stroke tuning and old standbys are covered for all areas of operation, from ignition, carburetion, cylinders, and valves through exhaust systems and dyno tuning. Updates to this expanded edition include new photography, line diagrams and explanatory charts.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing; Second edition (November 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859606199
• ISBN-13: 978-1859606193
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #257,674 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Might be too technical, April 1, 2002

By	Jeremy Loukinas (Cincinnati, oh United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I found this book I was hoping that it would educate me on how to actually tune a motor. It covers more of how to build a tuned motor. If I were to ever take up engine building I would highly recommend this book. If you are Joe kart racer or Bob moto racer I would put it low on the get list, as it doesn't really give much fingertip tuning tips.

Jeremy

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best "how to" book I own, May 9, 2000

By	Mark Holden (the Netherlands) - See all my reviews

A Graham Bell Gives you what you're paying for; his expertise, advise, and experience. He provides results of his own experiments, formulas, and rules of thumb. I have been very happy with this book, and I am still riding the result!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 2, 2002

By	Jeff Ericson (Claymont, DE) - See all my reviews

As a 125 GP rider, I hoped to gain an understanding of 2 strokes and ehat performance mods I could/should make. I also hoped to gain an understanding of the inner workings of a 2 stroke. The book has answered many questions and seeded many ideas. My only complaint is the book references old bikes mainly available in Britain. The principles apply but I'd like to see some updated examples using modern machinery.