Dimensions
210 x 297 x 17mm
A workshop guide to strip-down, rebuild, maintenance and repair of two-stroke motorcycle engines. Author Dave Boothroyd covers the principles and practice of two-stroke engine work, examining a wide range of marques and road, racing and trail motorcycles. With over 450 colour photographs, this new book covers: ? Chronological development of two-stroke engines and workshop procedures for each era ? Guide to strip-down of engines, examining each major engine component in turn, including cylinder head, piston, piston rings, crankcase, flywheel, bearings, inlet manifold, clutch, gearbox and primary drive etc. ? Scooters ? classic Lambretta and Vespa ? Racing motorcycles and tuning engines for best performance ? Diagnosing problems ? Tips, tricks and workshop safety. AUTHOR: Dave Boothroyd has always been fascinated by the workings of engines, in particular with two-stroke motorcycles and their engines. He bought his first motorcycle at fifteen and since then has rarely passed a week without riding one. After attending university and qualifying as a teacher, he introduced motorcycle engineering to schools before moving on to teach college students and apprentices in the north of England. SELLING POINTS: ? An essential, practical reference guide for the two-stroke motorcycle owner or restorer. ? Covers the principles and practice of two-stroke engine work including strip-down, rebuild, maintenance and repair. ? Examines each major engine component in turn. ? Superbly illustrated with over 450 colour photographs. ? Dave Boothroyd has a lifelong interest in two-stroke motorcycles and is a teacher of motorcycle engineering. 465 colour photos
