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How to Restore Your Motorcycle (2nd Edition)

The market for used motorcycles is vast and deep, with many popular motorcycles available for a fraction of what they cost when new even a few years ago. With a little hard work and know-how, a restored used bike can become a reliable and stylish commuter vehicle.
But restoring an older motorcycle can be challenging. Often you're dealing with old technology, parts that are hard to replace, rusty and stubborn bolts, etc. "How to Restore Your Motorcycle" walks the reader through the process of tearing down an old motorcycle and building it back up again.
This revised edition adds color photography throughout, as well as new information covering bikes and technologies new to the collector realm.

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Author:	Mark Zimmerman
Details:	192 pages, 26.5 x 21 x 1.2 cm / 10.4 x 8.25 x 0.47 in, paperback
Illustrations:	88 b&w and 252 colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2010)
ISBN:	9780760337721

Classic Motorcycle Restoration and Maintenance

A complete workshop guide to restoring and maintaining your classic British motorcycle. Covering the principles of restoration and maintenance, and therefore applicable across all post-war classic British marques such as BSA, Matchless, Triumph, Norton, AJS and Royal Enfield, this book covers everything from general maintenance procedures to full engine strips and rebuilds.

With step-by-step instructions and over 800 images throughout, the book covers:
- A brief history of the rise of the classic motorcycle movement
- Buying guides, legislation, essential tools, workshop advice and safety
- Stripping and rebuilding the key components, including the chassis, transmission, carburettor and engine - both singles and twins
- Common parts manufacturers, such as Amal, Smiths and Lucas
- Wiring, fitting and testing the electrical system
- Cycle parts - restoring the tin-ware, painting and refinishing
- General maintenance, advice, recommended sources and additions.

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Author:	Nigel Clark
Details:	272 pages, 30.5 x 22 x 2 cm / 12 x 8.7 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:	735 colour photos, 80 CAD drawings
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2015)
ISBN:	9781847978813

How to restore: Classic Off-Road Motorcycles - Majors on off-road motorcycles from the 1970s & 1980s (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual)

This book gives enthusiasts of classic off-road competition motorcycles a step-by-step guide to a full restoration.
Covering dismantling the motorcycle and its components, restoring and sourcing parts, paint spraying, decals and polishing.

With chapters covering engine, frame, forks, fuel, exhaust, seat, brakes and tyres, you'll see how to take a bike from scratch to a full rebuild; then on to safe set-up and general maintenance. Includes chapters focussing specifically on pre-65 and twin shock models.

Period covered: 1950-1980.

Models covered: Any offroad motorcycles from 1960's to 1980 (BSA, Triumph, AJS, Matchless, Greeves, Dot, Cotton, Montesa, Bultaco, Ossa,Yamaha,Suzuki, Fantic, Husqvana, Maico, CZ).

Features:
- Aimed at the beginner and seasoned motorbike restorer alike
- Real life restoration carried out by the author
- Advice on project choice and the preparation process
- Step-by-step guidance with hundreds of photographs
- Dismantling, restoring and sourcing parts, and rebuilding
- Recommendations on repairs, renovations and parts replacements
- Special tools, their purchase, use and alternatives
- Restoring mechanical parts, such as engine, gearbox, brakes, and electrics
- Tackling bodywork: spraying, polishing, seat re-covering, decals, forks and tyres
- How to save yourself time and money.

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Author:	Ricky Burns
Details:	160 pages, 27.5 x 21 x 1.2 cm / 10.8 x 8.25 x 0.47 in, paperback
Illustrations:	488 colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
Series:	Enthusiast's Restoration Manual
ISBN:	9781845849504

Classic Motorcycles Restoration Guide

This is the fruit of hands-on experience gained in the workshop as well as knowledge gleaned over years of consulting books, manufacturers' manuals and specialist magazines by one of the leading technical journalists in the sector, Massimo Clarke. It is intended as an easy-to-read guide with clear, precise contents regarding the restoration of classic bikes, with attention being focussed not on pre-war models but those from the Sixties and Seventies, those on which we still work most frequently today.

All aspects of restoration are dealt with, with special reference to mechanical work on the engines and the chassis components, those which enthusiasts can do themselves in their own garages, using tools that are easy to find at reasonable costs.

This updated edition of the book is enhanced by an in-depth examination of the reassembly of the crankcase and two new chapters dedicated to the final drive and the spark plugs. A guide of fundamental importance for those who want to "get their hands dirty" around their classic bikes.

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Author:	Massimo Clarke
Details:	168 pages, 27.5 x 24.5 x 1.3 cm / 10.8 x 9.7 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (IT, 2022)
ISBN:	9788879117616

Vintage Motorräder restaurieren: Die Klassiker der 50er- bis 70er-Jahre

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Vintage motorcycles are becoming increasingly popular among motorcycle enthusiasts. But before these old machines can bring joy, they often have to be restored. The comparatively simple structure of vintage motorcycles makes the work easier for hobby mechanics. Nevertheless, in-depth knowledge of motorcycle technology and components is required to get hands-on with the work yourself.

In this manual, Massimo Clarke shares his comprehensive workshop knowledge for motorcyclists. He explains all the important repair and maintenance work that is often required on old motorcycles in an understandable and practical way. The individual steps are clearly explained and richly illustrated. This means that even a complete restoration can be carried out on your own.

From changing the timing belt to repairing the engine - owners of motorcycles from the 50s to the 70s can hardly avoid one repair or another. With this comprehensive manual, you can save yourself a trip to the workshop and therefore save money.
All important aspects of classic car restoration are reliably covered, especially the technology of the engine and chassis. Other chapters deal with work on the frame, transmission, fuel system, wheels and brakes. The repairs presented can be easily carried out in your own workshop and with inexpensive tools - so you can get your classic motorcycle back on the road quickly!

German edition of the book "Classic Motorcycles Restauration Guide".

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Author:	Massimo Clarke
Details:	168 pages, 27.5 x 24 x 2.3 cm / 10.8 x 9 x 0.91 in, hardback
Illustrations:	443 photos
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783667126634