101 Sportbike Performance Projects

by Evans Brasfield

Book Overview

This informative book covers the entire spectrum of sportbike projects and is the perfect workshop companion for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. Sportbikes are the best-selling motorcycle in the world, and they are also the most modified. The vigorous riding that most of these bikes are subject to lends itself to project after project, with bodywork being front and center. Written by a formidable sportbike expert, 101 Sportbike Performance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760313318
• ISBN13: 9780760313312
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

Just what I was looking for.

I was looking for a book that was geared toward the sport bike set that included general maintenance and some projects that aren't out of reach of the mediocre mechanic. I don't think there is a perfect book out there for any one enthusiast, but I feel this one is general enough to keep you on track, avoid a few pitfalls, and give you enough confidence to save you untold money in the long run.

Great reference for your motorcycling library

This is a nice book to complement your owners manual. I've already gotten my money's worth after completing two of the projects: bleeding the brakes and flushing the radiator. While this is basic maintenance, the owners manual doesn't really detail either of these projects (or recommends that you get the dealer to do it, which really isn't necessary because the author does a good job of describing the tasks). I also like that many of the projects are for mods you would make to a "track" bike, like safety wiring and some of the advanced suspension descriptions. Nice book, highly recommended for your library of motorcycle literature.

Literate++ BikeTech Baedeker

Mr. Brasfield has succeded in writing an encyclopedia of 21st-century sportbike technology with both linguistic aplomb and humor. 'Geared' toward the in-line fours, most every project and comment has some application for other configurations as well (like my '00 SuperHawk, e.g.). The mods go way beyond anything I'd fiddle with since: a)I'm 58 and have five machines to tworple with, and; b)the VTR is already too danged fast and hurts my wrists after 30 minutes. Although no substitute for a shop manual (as the author concedes), the tips and photos are most appropriate throughout. Just order it.

Good Way to Get Started In Your Own Maintenance

Here are 101 projects that can and may need to be performed on your SportsBike. These vary from the very simple such as making a pre-ride check to bodywork repair after a less than successful ride. The projects are broken down into seven categories: General Maintenance Brakes Wheels and Tires Suspension Chassis Engine Crash Protection Most of the projects take only an hour or two and are well described and well interested. This book is aimed at the beginner. It starts with a description of the most basic tools, and includes useful little hints like marking your most used sockets with a band of red tape to make them easier to find. Clearly the author knows sportbikes, and further he is able to convey this knowledge to the reader.

WOW

Everything you would ever want to do to your sportbike you can find in this book. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to do some of this stuff to my Gixxer and didn't know where to start. Good photos, good info, and he explains things in general terms so no matter what bike you have or what aftermarket brand you're using, you can figure it out. What a resource!