Classic Motorcycle Restoration and Maintenance

Nigel Clark

ISBN 10: 1847978819 / ISBN 13: 9781847978813

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd, GB, 2015

About this Item

A complete workshop guide to restoring and maintaining your classic British motorcycle. Covering the principles of restoration and maintenance, and therefore applicable across all post-war classic British marques such as BSA, Matchless, Triumph, Norton, AJS and Royal Enfield, Classic Motorcycle Restoration and Maintenance covers everything from general maintenance procedures to full engine strips and rebuilds. With step-by-step instructions and over 800 images throughout, the book covers, amongst other things, buying guides, legislation, essential tools, workshop advice, safety stripping and rebuilding the key components for both singles and twins. The common parts manufacturers, such as Amal, Smiths and Lucas are covered too. With general maintenance, advice, recommended sources and additions included - this new book is an essential resource for the home classic restorer.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781847978813

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classic Motorcycle Restoration and Maintenance
• Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847978819
• ISBN 13: 9781847978813
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1251 grams

About this title

Synopsis

A complete workshop guide to restoring and maintaining your classic British motorcycle. Covering the principles of restoration and maintenance, and therefore applicable across all post-war classic British marques such as BSA, Matchless, Triumph, Norton, AJS and Royal Enfield, this new book covers everything from general maintenance procedures to full engine strips and rebuilds.With step-by-step instructions and over 800 images throughout, the book covers:A brief history of the rise of the classic motorcycle movementBuying guides, legislation, essential tools, workshop advice and safetyStripping and rebuilding the key components, including the chassis, transmission, carburettor and engine - both singles and twins, Common parts manufacturers, such as Amal, Smiths and LucasWiring, fitting and testing the electrical systemCycle parts - restoring the tin-ware, painting and refinishing, General maintenance, advice, recommended sources and additions

About the Author

Nigel Clark was raised in a family wherein motorcycles were never far away. His day job as an architect took him into the outbuildings and sheds of clients, where he discovered, bought, restored and sold countless machines, all the while learning specific details of the different marques. A serious road accident on the Isle of Man left him partially disabled, but this did not dent his enthusiasm for old British motorcycles, and indirectly opened a door to a change of career - a move into classic motorcycle journalism. Since leaving this sphere of work, he continues to restore bikes, but he sells on his restorations, giving someone else the pleasure of a restored British classic motorcycle.