Our list of some of the best Motorcycle Mechanic books & series in recent years. Get inspired by one or more of the following books.
1. Motorcycle Basics Techbook (2015)
All common engine, chassis and electrical systems fully explained and illustrated. Topics covered include engine cycles and layouts, carburettors and fuel injection, ignition systems, clutches, gearbox, engine lubrication and cooling, wheels, tires, braking systems, suspension, steering, handling, design and electrical systems. #253,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #63 in Motorcycle Repair & Performance (Books) #30248 in Reference (Books) #278 in Vehicle Owner’s Manuals & Maintenance Guides Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this…
2. The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance (2016)
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 owner’s service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service…
3. How to Troubleshoot, Repair, and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems (Motorbooks Workshop) (2014)
We've all stood at the front desk of a repair shop at some point, staring at an invoice, gritting our teeth and nursing our injured wallets. All vehicles will inevitably need maintenance – and we pay a premium in labor fees every time we take them in – but unlike an automobile, which has its electrical components hermetically sealed within its bodywork, the electrical components on a motorcycle are on display for all the world to see. Out in the open, they are constantly subjected to destructive elements like rain, sand, salt, dust, and ultraviolet rays . . ….
4. How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles (Motorbooks Workshop) (2015)
Whether you want to correctly restore a classic Japanese motorcycle or create a modified, custom build, you need the right information about how to perform the mechanical and cosmetic tasks required to get an old, frequently neglected, and often long-unridden machine back in working order. How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles is your thorough, hands-on manual, covering all the mechanical subsystems that make up a motorcycle. From finding a bike to planning your project to dealing with each mechanical system, How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles includes everything you need to know to get your classic…
5. Motorcycle Electrical Techbook (2014)
Motorcycle electrical systems made easy: — All motorcycle electrical equipment fully explained –Clearly captioned step-by-step pictures show precisely how to perform many tasks –Aimed at anyone from the professional mechanic to the home DIYer to the Motorcycle engineering student –Over 600 illustrations–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…
6. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values (2006)
One of the most important and influential books written in the past half-century, Robert M. Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a powerful, moving, and penetrating examination of how we live . . . and a breathtaking meditation on how to live better. Here is the book that transformed a generation: an unforgettable narration of a summer motorcycle trip across America’s Northwest, undertaken by a father and his young son. A story of love and fear — of growth, discovery, and acceptance — that becomes a profound personal and philosophical odyssey into life’s fundamental questions, this uniquely exhilarating modern…
7. The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance: Tips & Techniques to Keep Your Motorcycle in Top Condition (2004)
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 owner’s service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service department….
8. Motorcycle Maintenance Techbook: Servicing and minor repairs for all motorcycles and scooters (Haynes Techbook) (2016)
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,…
9. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle (Tab Green Guru Guides) (2009)
A step-by-step guide to building an electric motorcycle from the ground upWritten by alternative fuel expert Carl Vogel, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a two-wheeled electric vehicle–from a streamlined scooter to a full-sized motorcycle. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly bike. Inside, you’ll find complete details on every component, including motor, batteries, and frame. The book covers electric motorcycles currently on themarket…
10. How to Repair Your Motorcycle (Motorbooks Workshop) (2007)
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 do-it-yourself projects, How to Repair Your Motorcycle introduces readers to the rudiments of motorcycle maintenance. Illustrated sections on each system (from electrical and fuel to suspension and exhaust) cover straightforward procedures that could add…
11. Donny s Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present: Volume V: Part II of II The Shovelhead: 1966 to 1985 (2013)
In this second part of his fifth volume on Harley-Davidsons motorcycles, Donny Petersen, who studied privately with Harley-Davidson engineers, shares practical knowledge and streetwise tips on the Shovelhead motorcycle. Donny presents what Harley-Davidson has to say through the myriad of service bulletins back in the day in everyday language. He also uses his extensive practical experience to constructively critique the official line, offers additional hard-earned information, and then shares what he does to his own bikes. He provides • solutions to fix the Shovelhead’s teething…
12. BMW F650, F700 & F800 Twins (06-16) Haynes Repair Manual (Haynes Service & Repair Manual) (2016)
Complete coverage of your BMW F650, F700 & F800 Twins (06 – 16) With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself…from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the motorcycle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes! –Step-by-step procedures –Easy-to-follow photos –Complete troubleshooting section –Valuable short cuts –Color spark plug diagnosis What's…
13. Motorcycle Maintenance Log Book: Service and Repair Record Book For All Motorcycles 6×9 100 Pages (2019)
Motorcycle Maintenance And Repair Log Book to record your bike service and repairs. For use with all motorcycles, makes and models; domestic and imports! Easy to use for quick reference. Track: Motorcycle and Driver Information, Upgrades, Service and Repairs, Monthly Maintenance/Safety Check, Oil Changes, Road Trips, Roadside Kit Checklist, Insurance, Dates, Parts, Costs and More! Great addition when/if you sell your motorcycle. #819,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #35 in Children’s Motorcycles Books (Books) #266 in Motorcycle Repair & Performance (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product,…
14. Moto Guzzi 750, 850, and 1000 V-Twins, 1974-78 (Owners’ Workshop Manual) (Haynes Repair Manuals) (1999)
Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer. #925,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #292 in Motorcycle Repair & Performance (Books) #874 in Automotive Engineering (Books) #924 in Vehicle Owner’s Manuals & Maintenance Guides Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?…
Best Motorcycle Mechanic Books: The Ultimate List
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Mite Cycle , DIY Motorcycle Motocycle Plan Plans
Author(s): R.G. Smith
Publisher: Mechanics Illustrated, Year: 1965, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2263336
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are truly best-sellers according to The New York Times, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.