Motorcycle Restoration: Books - Motorcycle Engineering (1/2)

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.

Classic Motorcycle Restoration - Your step-by-step guide for renovating & rebuilding classic motorcyles from the 1970s & 1980s (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual)

The 1970s and 1980s were wonderful eras for the motorcycle, with their assortment of crazy two-strokes, and the first multi-cylinder superbikes coming thick and fast from Japan. It was a time of fast-paced engineering advances, and a time in motorcycle history that is unlikely ever to be repeated. Yet the then-over budget motorcycles that we longed for, are now available within budget ... and just waiting to be restored.

This book will guide you, in detail, through every stage of classic motorcycle restoration. From sourcing a bike, to outlining each of the techniques, tips and tricks used by experts, this guide will save you time, money, and - best of all - show you that you don't need expert knowledge or a fully-fitted workshop to restore your dream bike.
Packed full of photographs, and with detailed step-by-step instructions, this book is the perfect companion for any classic motorcycle restorer.

Contents:- Dismantling, restoring & sourcing parts, rebuilding
- Recommendations on repairs, renovations and parts replacements
- Special tools, their purchase, use and alternatives
- Restoring mechanical parts like engine, gearbox, brakes and electrics
- Tackling bodywork: spraying, polishing, seat re-covering, decals, forks and tyres
- How to save yourself time and money.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Oldtimer-Motorräder erfreuen sich unter Motorradliebhabern immer größerer Beliebtheit. Doch bevor diese alten Maschinen Freude bereiten können, müssen sie oft restauriert werden. Der vergleichsweise einfache Aufbau der Vintage-Motorräder erleichtert Hobby-Mechanikern die Arbeit. Dennoch sind fundierte Kenntnisse über Motorradtechnik und -komponenten erforderlich, um selbst Hand anzulegen.

Massimo Clarke teilt in diesem Handbuch sein umfassendes Werkstattwissen für Motorradfahrer. Verständlich und praxisnah erklärt er alle wichtigen Reparatur- und Wartungsarbeiten, die bei alten Motorrädern oft anfallen. Die einzelnen Schritte werden klar erläutert und reich bebildert. So gelingt selbst die Komplettrestaurierung in Eigenregie.

Vom Zahnriemenwechsel bis zur Motorinstandsetzung - Besitzer von Motorrädern aus den 50er- bis 70er-Jahren kommen um die eine oder andere Reparatur kaum herum. Mit diesem umfangreichen Handbuch sparen Sie sich den Werkstattbesuch und damit bares Geld.
Alle wichtigen Aspekte der Oldtimer-Restauration werden zuverlässig abgedeckt, insbesondere die Technik von Motor und Fahrwerk. Weitere Kapitel behandeln Arbeiten am Rahmen, Getriebe, Kraftstoffsystem, Räder und Bremsen. Die vorgestellten Reparaturen lassen sich in der eigenen Werkstatt und mit günstigem Werkzeug leicht durchführen - so bringen Sie Ihren Motorrad-Oldtimer schnell wieder auf die Straße!