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Print: $19.59 The definitive guide to the repair and calibration of Smiths magnetic SSM series speedometers and RSM tachometers.
Fix it yourself and never have to pay or wait for repairs again. Instruments can be calibrated on bike or on an easy to build rig. Full instructions given every step of the way. No specialist tools required, just a cycle computer.
15,500 words, 50 illustrations.
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Print: $21.00 Improving Classic Motorcycles is a collection of modifications developed by the author over 30 years of riding BSA singles and Triumph twins. It is never before seen material with something for every classic bike rider. A must have on your bookshelf.
30,000 words, 34 illustrations.
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>>> Order direct from the author and save £3.75 on UK P&P. See foot of page for details <<<
Improving Classic Motorcycles is not a marque history, workshop manual or restoration guide. It is a collection of modifications, tips, tricks and sound advice gained through 30 years of year round riding. The modifications featured in this book were developed for the author's bikes (shown left) but most are applicable to many other makes and models and all can be carried out in the home workshop. Design flaws, some never before made public are discussed and solutions given. Possibly even the motorcycle factories themselves were unaware of them. The results are real improvements in performance, reliability and safety.
- How to make single leading shoe drum brakes provide real stopping power. Whether Triumph Bonneville or Tiger Cub, BSA Goldstar or C15 you need good brakes. Almost all sls brakes were designed without an understanding of an inbuilt design flaw. This is described for the first time in print and solutions given. The simplest modification costs nothing and can be completed inside an hour.
- How to very simply greatly improve the reliability and performance of
your bike's electrical system using the existing rectifier and zener diode. Have a headlamp as bright as a modern car,
extend your battery life and make blown bulbs a thing of the past.
- How to get the best from your ignition system whether electronic (Lucas RITA or Boyer) or contact breaker.
- A detailed look at Amal Concentric mark 1 carburettors to help ensure you are
using the right components.
- Is your bike being held back by a bad silencer? Baffle design is key to
good performance. See the preview for an example of a good one, buy the book
to find out what works, what doesn't and why. Two more full-page, dimensioned silencers are included in the book with descriptions and performance test results of these and several others.
- Modifications to cylinder heads and rockerboxes to improve longevity and
stop oil leaks.
- Plus mods and advice on clutches, gearboxes, tyres, steering head
bearings and many other topics.
Everyone who rides a vintage or classic motorcycle will find this an interesting and thought provoking read. Almost all will be able to use at least one of the mods and enjoy happier riding as a result.
Also now reviewed and given the thumbs up by the BSA owners (The Star) and Triumph owners club (Nacelle) magazines, BMF Rider magazine and Old Bike Mart.
More feedback from those who've bought this book can be seen on this ebay About Me page
If you bought the original first edition of Improving Classic Motorcycles thank you for your support. 95% of the revised first edition is what you already have so please save your money for the second edition (when it is ready) or Magnetic Speedometer Repair which is available now.
A free supplement to the original first edition is planned - check back here 15th July or thereabouts.
About the Author
Intending to follow a career in engineering, I graduated with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering in 1983. But I was bitten by the computer bug while working for IBM. I went on to spend many years writing computer games across all formats ranging
from 8 bit home computers up to Playstation 2, creating a chart topper along the way. My interest in engineering and motorcycles in particular was
never forgotten as I constantly strove to improve my bikes and make them
as usable as their modern counterparts. I have been a member of the British
Motorcyclists Federation for 25 years and the VMCC for 5 years.
Saving on postage to the UK by ordering direct from the author will be available again soon (2nd or 3rd week of July) when I have restocked with revised first edition and Magnetic Speedometer Repair.
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