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294 pages, 130 black & white illustrations, size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. In 1963, Temple Press UK published a revised and expanded 4th UK edition of 'Tuning for Speed' and, in 1965, they published a reprint of that 1963 edition. Both the 1963 and the 1965 publications are identical in content and contain 294 pages, a significant increase from the previous 208 page 1960 printing. With a total of 294 pages, the revised and expanded 4th UK edition is the most comprehensive of all of the 'Tuning for Speed' editions ever published. Earlier editions only stretched to 208 pages and later editions shrunk to 260 pages (or less) as what was thought to be 'dated information' was deleted from the contents. This 'dated information' is considered valuable today by those enthusiasts interested in vintage motorcycle tuning and modification. Consequently, this makes the revised 4th UK publication the most complete and desirable edition. Therefore, it is our pleasure to offer this reprint of the Floyd Clymer 'Revised 4th UK Edition or Second American Edition of 'Tuning for Speed' to motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide. 'Tuning for Speed' was originally published in 1948 and continuously reprinted and updated in order to keep pace with the constantly evolving range of British motorcycles and engines. While the primary focus of this publication is on 1965 and prior British motorcycles, the theory and engineering it contains is still applicable to the current crop of high revving imports. 'Tuning for Speed' is considered by many knowledgeable motorcycle enthusiasts to be one of the best books ever written on how to improve, modify and fine tune a motorcycle engine and it is often referred to as one of the 'top 10' classic motorcycle books. The Floyd Clymer association with this publication dates back to the early 1960's when he purchased the United States Publishing rights for 'Tuning for Speed' from Temple Press in the UK and, in 1967, Clymer published the 1st American edition of that title. However, by 1967, the Clymer publication had been preceded by 8 printings of the UK edition and was incorrectly identified by Clymer as a 9th edition. In fact, the 1967 Clymer publication is actually a reprint of the less desirable 208 page 1960 UK edition. However, in 1963, the 4th UK edition was revised and expanded to 294 pages (with a second identical re-print in 1965). Therefore, this 2nd American edition of the Floyd Clymer publication of 'Tuning for Speed' includes all of that valuable 'dated information' that was deleted from the later editions and is identical in all respects to the 294 page1963/1965 revised and expanded 4th UK edition - with the exception that 7 pages of UK-based advertising to the rear of the book are not included in the Clymer publication.
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- PublisherLittlehampton Book Services Ltd
- Publication date1969
- ISBN 10 0600451755
- ISBN 13 9780600451754
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages248
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Tuning for Speed: How to increase the performance of a standard motorcycle engine for racing and competition work
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 5th Edition. Ex-library copy. Unmarked text. some edge wear and a white out mark bottom edge. Makes an acceptable reading copy with secure packaging! Book. Seller Inventory # 014023
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Tuning for Speed
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ISBN 13: 9780600451754
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message. Seller Inventory # CHL10215043
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Tuning for Speed
Published by
Littlehampton Book Services Ltd, 1969
ISBN 10: 0600451755
ISBN 13: 9780600451754
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Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Seller Inventory # CHL10232360
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Tuning for Speed : How to Increase the Performance of all Types of Motorcycle Engines for Racing and Competion Work
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Hamlyn Publishing, United Kingdom, 1973
ISBN 10: 0600451755
ISBN 13: 9780600451754
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Seller: M. C. Wilson, Perth, WA, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 5th edition, 2nd impression. 5th edition, 2nd impression 1973 near fine hardback, light foxing to page edges, in a very good dust wrapper, top cover edges slightly creased, spine lightly sunned. Protected by clear removable archival covering. No inscription. Price clipped. 248 pages with index. Line drawings. Data tables. Seller Inventory # 0018360
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Tuning for Speed
Published by
Littlehampton Book Services Ltd, 1969
ISBN 10: 0600451755
ISBN 13: 9780600451754
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 5th or later Edition. good. Seller Inventory # colin1031
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