How to Build a Harley-Davidson Torque Monster (Motorbooks Workshop) - Softcover

Rook, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0760329117 ISBN 13: 9780760329115

Publisher: Motorbooks Intl, 2007

Synopsis

Many people modify their Harley-Davidson engines—and find the results disappointing. What they might not know—and what this book teaches—is that emphasizing horsepower over torque, the usual approach, makes for a difficult ride. Author Bill Rook has spent decades perfecting the art of building torque-monster V-twin Harley engines. Here he brings that experience to bear, guiding motorcycle enthusiasts through the modifications that make a bike not just fast but comfortable to ride. With clear, step-by-step instructions, his book shows readers how to get high performance out of their Harleys—and enjoy them, too.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Harley-Davidson engine expert Bill Rook has spent decades perfecting the art of building torque-monster V-twin Harleys. Rook’s goal always has been to go fast, but also to do so comfortably. Since high-end horsepower and low-end torque are mutually exclusive, this book focuses on real-world power: low-end torque.

 

Simply stated, torque accelerates your motorcycle to the desired speed: the more torque you have available, the faster you’ll get there. That’s where the real fun is, isn’t it? Torque over a wide rev range is the key to useable street performance.

 

From intake and exhaust tuning to cam selection, ignition and electrical modification to gearing changes, How To Build a Harley-Davidson Torque Monster explains how to put together a Harley that you can comfortably live with during the day but that will still smoke people at night.

About the Author:

A sea captain by trade, Bill Rook has been hot rodding Harley-Davidson motorcycles since 1972.  Along the way, he's picked up an incomparable base of knowledge from which to build the ultimate high-performance, yet streetable, V-twin engine.  He resides in Seward, Alaska.

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0760329117
• ISBN 13: 9780760329115
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 207