• Step-by-step illustrated procedures
• Over 750 photographs and illustrations 
• This book is helpful for everyone from professional motorcycle mechanics to amateurs and of keen interest to students of Motorcycle engineering 
• Workshop design and safety
• How to use common and specialist tools
• How to use measuring equipment, testers and gauges
• Thread and fastener types explained in detail
• Metals and plastics used in motorcycle manufacture
• Information on fuels, lubricants, chemicals and sealants

• Ignition and combustion explained
• Spark plug types and construction
• Ignition: Magnetos, coil and battery, CDI, transistor and digital
• Fuel injection and engine management
• Alternators, DC generators and starters
• Batteries
• Lighting and signaling
• Braking and traction control systems
• Electrical fault finding
• Practical testing and test equipment

• All common engine, chassis, and electrical systems full explained
• Over 400 illustrations
• Aimed at anyone who wishes to understand more about the workings of their motorcycle or scooter
• Engine cycles and layouts
• Carburetors and fuel injection
• Ignition systems
• Clutches, gearbox and final drive systems
• Engine lubrication and cooling
• Wheel and tire construction
• Braking systems
• Suspension and steering
• Frame designs and handling
• Electrical systems

Motorcycle maintenance made easy:

• Aimed at the DIY mechanic and students embarking on courses in motorcycle engineering
• Service tasks are described in detail and illustrated with over 900 color photographs
• Information on how to build up a toolkit and keep service records
• Tools, testing and measuring equipment, oils and workshop equipment
• Using a service schedule and keeping records
• Engine: Oil and filter, valve clearances, compression test, air and fuel filters, carburetor balance, coolant, spark plugs, clutch and exhaust system
• Chassis: Chain, sprockets, tires, disc brakes, drum brakes, wheel bearings, front forks, steering head bearings, rear shock, handlebars, swinging arm bearings, cables, footrests, stands and bodywork.
• Electrics: batter, fuses, bulbs, horn, switches and wiring
• Accessories: twin horns, fork gaiters, top box and drive chain oiler

• Whether it’s simple maintenance or complete restoration, don’t start work without Clymer, the leader in service manuals
• Save yourself time and frustration with these procedures and techniques used by the professionals
• Comprehensive manual contains exploded views, drawings, specifications and charts to illustrate each job
• Features shortcut repairs and high-performance modification

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