[PDF] Ultimate V Twin Motorcycle Chassis eBook

Author : Timothy S. Remus
Publisher : Wolfgang Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,87 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Motorcycles
ISBN : 9780964135871

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Before choosing sheet metal or suspension components, a motorcycle builder must first make critical frame decisions. Whether the rider opts for hard-tail, soft-tail, or twin shock, the choice affects the bike's cost, appearance, and use. In his third and final book on building V-twin motorcycles, author Tim Remus discusses the pros and cons of various frame designs, the right frame for the reader's use and budget, and the best equipment for the type of frame chosen. Photos illustrate the latest offerings from the aftermarket and how builders are using and equipping the latest frame designs. Chapters address topics such as frame design and construction material, triple trees and fork tubes, shock absorbers, brake components, wheels and tires, and motorcycle electronics. Hands-on sections teach the reader about drive-train alignment, squaring the frame, and going from a bare frame to a rolling chassis with an installed engine.

Author : Doug Mitchel
Publisher : Wolfgang Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,76 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Motorcycles
ISBN : 9781929133376

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The chassis is the foundation for the motorcycle. Thus, picking a chassis, or deciding on any modifications, must be undertaken with care. This book is a guide to frame styles, and quality. Bolted to the chassis are some very important componets. Items like the fork assembly and the shock absorbers. Motorcycles Chassis includes a thorough discussion of how suspension components work and how to pick the best one for your particular motorcycle. The brakes represent the other group of very important components that are bolted to the frame. Again, Motorcycle Chassis analyzes the different types of brakes and offers advice as to which caliper or caliper and rotor combination are the best value for a given bike or style of riding. There are no other books on the market that deal specifically with the chassis of American V-Twin motorcycles. As part of the Advanced Custom Motorcycle series, this book is written for the individual who is either building a custom bike from scratch of modifying an existing Harley-Davidson of V-Twin powered bike.

Author : Timothy Remus
Publisher : Wolfgang Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,8 MB
Release : 1996-02
Category : Motorcycles
ISBN : 9780964135826

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It’s back. The book from Timothy Remus and Wolfgang Publications that helped to kick start the build-a bike-at-home phenomena, is in publication once again. Though the aftermarket offers new engines and frames not available when this book was written, the basics of building a bike remain the same. A quality frame remains a quality product. Safe rake and trail dimensions have not changed, and neither has the need for safe brakes that will stop you when that car runs a stop light or stops unexpectedly in the middle of the block. So for anyone who yearns to build a V-Twin at home, How to Build The Ultimate V-Twin Motorcycle remains an essential tool. Build Your Own with this timeless how-to book from Wolfgang Publications.

Author : Keith Noakes
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,52 MB
Release : 2007-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845841300

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Any kind of competition breeds a desire to gain a performance advantage over the opposition, and motorcycle racing is no exception. Cutting-edge chassis design is a major factor in motorcycle performance, including that of fast road machines. This book explores the most innovative designs of recent years, to show how motorcycle chassis technology has evolved into today's highly-technical forms which use advanced materials and techniques. This book charts the history of fifteen of the most innovative companies. The companies still thriving today, as well as producing modern machines with a wide range of engine options, are finding considerable business rebuilding and maintaining machines built in the earlier years. Some of the pioneer builders have become household names to the motorcycle fraternity and those written about in this book include: Bakker, Bimota (Italy), Dresda, Egli (Switzerland), Harris Performance Products (United Kingdom), Hejira racing (United Kingdom), Magni (Italy), Maxton Engineering (United Kingdom), P&M, PDQ, Quasar, Rickman UK (United Kingdom), Colin Seeley Racing (United Kingdom), Segale (Italy) and Spondon Engineering (United Kingdom). With full specifications for many chassis and extensively illustrated throughout, this book is a must for any motorcycle enthusiast and a valuable reference for the trade.

Author : Jonathan Wood
Publisher : Wolfgang Publications
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 38,37 MB
Release : 2002-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781929133116

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Scratch built motorcycles remain very popular. In order to simplify the process, many companies in the American V-twin aftermarket are selling kits. Three of these companies, Custom Chrome, Arlen Ness and Biker1s Choice, have excellent programs. All offer very complete kits that allow the builder to assemble a complete motorcycle without any additional purchases. All that1s missing is labor and paint. The book will document, with detailed photos and copy, the assembly from beginning to end, of three motorcycles from the firms mentioned above. Because of the technical nature of this book, there will be more images and less copy than in other Wolfgang Publication books. Each sequence will be illustrated by at least 200 images. Approximately 60% of these images will be in color. This book will also contain side-bars on tools and basic assembly techniques, all designed to aid the first time builder.

Author : Darwin Holmstrom
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 20,8 MB
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760366535

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This officially licensed 120th anniversary edition of Indian Motorcycle tells the complete story of Indian Motorcycle, America's first mass-produced motorcycle maker, from its start as a bicycle manufacturer to the purchase of the brand by Polaris Industries in 2011 and the subsequent new Indian motorcycles—updated to include new photography, the story of the latest models, including the FTR1200, Chieftain, Challenger, and Roadmaster, and Indian Motorcycle's return to racing. In the early years of the 20th century, Indian Motorcycle dominated the world's racetracks and showrooms, earning the brand a worldwide reputation for quality, performance, reliability, and technical innovation with such classic machines as the Chief, Scout and Four. But the once-mighty company fell on hard times and in 1953 was forced to file bankruptcy. The Indian Motorcycle brand never quite died, however, thanks in large part to fanatically devoted enthusiasts, who tried to resurrect it for over half a century. Finally, Polaris, maker of the highly regarded Victory brand of motorcycles, purchased the brand and released the Chief and Scout, models that once again restored Indian Motorcycle to its rightful place in the motorcycle pantheon. Indian Motorcycle is the most complete and up-to-date history of this classic American motorcycle.