LIGHTWEIGHT MOTORCYCLES

LIGHTWEIGHT MOTORCYCLES
WRITTEN BY BERNAL OSBORNE OF MOTOR-CYCLING

This handbook has two main objects : to help buyers choose the model best suited their requirements and to advise them how to obtain the maximum of pleasure and efficient service from their machine.
Working principles are clearly explained and the functions and methods of maintenance of the various component parts are described and illustrated. Special attention is paid to the important subject of electrical equipment, and there are chapters on the overhaul and complete renovation of power units, on transmission and suspension and on fuels and lubrication.
There is also an appendix giving maintenance data of lightweight motorcycle and scooter engines, both two-stroke and four-stroke, on the British market.

CONTENTS :
1. Introduction to the modern lightweight motorcycle
2. Three moving parts
3. The Otto engine
4. A top overhaul
5. Complete renovation of the power unit
6. The electrical aspect
7. Petrol, air and oil
8. Transmission topics – wheel, brakes and tyres
9. Suspension
Appendix

The book is used, but it is in good condition, hard cover, 143 pages, English text.