Tony Foale, 2002. 498 p. Provides a thorough explanation of the structure and performance of motorcycle frames and other chassis components, for use by all enthusiasts from engineers to laymen Function and history Some basic definitions Function History Front suspension Rear suspension Spring types Load Compensation Tyres Weight support Suspension action Tyre stiffness or...
Motorbooks Workshop, 2010. 254 p. — ISBN13: 978-0-7603-3140-8. Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by America’s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Based on Paul Thede’s wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars,...
Springer London, 2013, VII, 105 p. 98 illus. This book addresses the fundamental aspects of the structural design of a motorbike fork. Although it may look as a simple component, the motorbike fork plays a critical role in the overall dynamic behaviour of motorcycles. It must provide appropriate stiffness characteristics, damping capabilities and the lowest sliding friction...
DK Limited, 2012. — 320 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4053-9440-6. Takes you on an action-packed ride through the history of the motorbike that is all about the men, machines and landmark technology behind the most iconic bikes from ACE to Zundapp. Featuring over 1,000 of the greatest motorbikes in the world, it is a visual guide tracing their evolution from the 1910s right up to the...
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2013. 216 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4654-0848-8. Updated for a new generation of bike lovers, this visually stunning and comprehensive history of Harley-Davidson charts the company and its bikes decade by decade. From the moment the first model rolled out of a backyard shed in Milwaukee, through Harley's postwar golden age, to the sought-after bikes that...
Gestalten, Berlin, 2013. — 320 p. — ISBN: 978-3-89955-491-5. The motorcycle is back! Similar to the fresh contemporary scene that has established itself around bicycles in the last few years, the motorcycle is currently undergoing an aesthetic rebirth. A young subculture worldwide is discovering the motorcycle as an expression of its personality and creativity. The Ride...
Motorbooks Workshop, 2007. 190 p. — ISBN: 0760331375 It is speed and spirit-a sense of freedom-that motorcycles give us. But how free can we be if we have to depend on a mechanic for every little repair and adjustment to our machines? This book puts the basics of motorcycle repair and upkeep within every owners grasp. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions and 50...
John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2014. — XX, 348 p. — (Automotive Series) — ISBN: 9781119950189. Enhanced e-book includes videos Many books have been written on modeling, simulation and control of four-wheeled vehicles (cars, in particular). However, due to the very specific and different dynamics of two-wheeled vehicles, it is very difficult to reuse previous knowledge gained on cars...
Princeton University, 1999. 302 p. The degree of Master of Science in Engineering. Abstract. 1 Introduction. Transportation Background. Why Taiwan? Taiwan vehicle fleet. Taiwan Energy. Air pollution. The internal combustion engine. The four-stroke spark-ignition cycle. The two-stroke spark-ignition cycle. Advantages and disadvantages. Pollutants. Vehicle emissions standards and...
Corporations That Changed the World. Greenwood Press, 2008. 194 p. — ISBN: 0313348898, 978–0–313–34889–1. It's 1901 and a guy named Harley has an idea. Put an engine on a bicycle. What? Outside his door, carts are still pulled by horses and autos are a rare sight, for goodness' sake. It's 1908 and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sets a record by getting 188 miles to a gallon of...
Minneapolis: Motorbooks, 2008. — 192 p. — ISBN: 0760333157. BMW began its life in aero-engineering as anyone who’s ever ridden one of its motorcycles might guess. These are bikes as close to airborne as any get. And what’s more, fifty percent of all the motorcycles BMW has manufactured are still flying down the world’s roads. These are the best, and in this book, the best of...
Haynes Publishing, 1983. 117 p. — ISBN: 0856966037 — (Haynes Motorcycle Carburettor Manual). There can be few motorcyclists who have not been confronted by carburation problems in one form or another. The number of symptoms which can be attributed to some sort of carburettor malfunction is just short of infinite, and this often leads to some tentative screwdriver-twiddling on...
Motorbooks, 2016. — 259 p. — ISBN10: 0760352712, 13 978-0760352717. Popular motorcycle journalist and author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable, conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work and how to maintain them and fix them when they don't. This practical tutorial covers all brands and styles of bikes, making it a perfect companion to...
The McGraw-Hill, 2010. 290 p. — ISBN: 978-0-07-160622-6. A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Electric Bicycle From the Ground Up Filled with do-it-yourself project, this hands-on manual gives you all the technical information and easy-to-follow instructions you need to assemble and customize an electric bike. Build Your Own Electric Bicycle gets you on the road on a reliable,...
Amber Books Ltd., 2002. 320 p. — ISBN: 0-439-42466-6. The term 'superbike' is not a new one - it was first applied to cover a genre of bikes more than thirty years ago. But the superbike of today is a very different beast from the machines of the late 1960s which began the trend for lightweight, powerful, exciting sports bikes. Modern machines such as Yamaha's YZF-R1, Hondas...
2nd Ed. — LULU, 2006. — 380 p. — ISBN10: 1430308613, 13 978-1430308614. The book presents the theory of motorcycle dynamics. It is a technical book for the engineer, student, or technically/mathematically inclined motorcycle enthusiast. Motorcycle Dynamics offers a wealth of information compiled from the most up-to-date research into the behavior and performance of motorcycles....
ADB, SIDA, 2009. 94 p. ISBN: 9715617932. This report analyzes the environmental performance of e-bikes relative to other competing modes, their market potential, and the viability of alternative battery technologies. It also frames the role of e-bikes in the PRC's transportation system and recommends policy for decision makers in the PRC's central and municipal governments....
3rd Edition. — Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, 2018. — 211 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7603-6153-5. The Art of BMW Motorcycles presents the rolling sculptures that are BMW motorcycles in studio portraits, each bike accompanied by a short history of the machine. All the classic bikes are here–pre-World War II BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in that era; the military R12 that...
New York: Shire Publications Ltd, 2014. 50 p. — ISBN13: 978-0-74780-343-9. Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the Made in America tradition like no others. The sweeping chopper handlebars, the distinctive throaty low speed rumble of the engine and the unmistakable logo are all recognized the world over. This book expertly ties together the mechanical...
Amherst Media, 2017. — 128 p. — ISBN: 978-1682033067. Motorcycle Porn: Portraits and Stories is a book of prime motorcycle images taken by Frank J. Bott who works in Tooele, Utah. Frank is an aficionado of both photography and motorcycles. His photographs of the machines are extraordinary. The images were taken using a large cyclarama with lighting from a gigantic softbox...
Motorbooks, 2015. — 288 p. — ISBN: 0760347271. The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles is a thorough year-by-year guide to every production machine ever built by Germany's leading motorcycle manufacturer. All the classic bikes are here–pre-World War II BMWs such as the R5 that defined performance in that era; the military R12 that carried the Wehrmacht as it blitzkrieged its way...
Tony Foale, 2002. — 500 p. — ISBN10: 8493328618; ISBN13: 978-8493328610. Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design: the art and science. A thorough explanation of the structure and performance of motorcycle frames and other chassis components... With over 500 p. and 540 photographs, diagrams and graphs.
Master Strategy Group, Houston, Texas. — 2011. — 178 p. — ISBN: 978-1-257-44016-0. For motorcyclists who have already learned how to operate their bikes with competence. Volume 2 provides detailed explanations of such subjects as weight management and traction during braking and acceleration, slip angles, accident avoidance maneuvers, and much more. Group riding is covered,...
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