Download or read book Essential Motorcycle Builder Guide written by Cuthred E a Ivar and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wouldn't it be great to build motorcycles for a living?" I'm guessing the thought has crossed your mind while working on your own bike. It's kind of like saying, "Wouldn't it be great to climb Mount Everest?" Of course, it would, depending on your tolerance for discomfort-and even disaster. In the few years that Classified Moto has been my livelihood, I've experienced highs and lows. I've felt pride, joy, fear and camaraderie. Plus, the occasional overwhelming urge to punch someone square in the face. Through it all, I've learned without a doubt that I'm an expert on nothing. Ironically this is probably the most valuable knowledge I've acquired. More on that later. But: full disclosure here. If you get the chance to appear on Bike EXIF, take it. If you want a shot at building a successful motorcycle business, I believe you need three traits: Creativity, flexibility and enthusiasm. All three. And although we're talking about bike building, these traits probably apply to any form of self-employment. (And life in general.) Conventional wisdom says to run a successful custom bike company you need to be an amazing craftsman, a world-class welder, a master mechanic, and so on. I disagree. Like it or not, the skills you need to build a motorcycle are not the same ones you need to make a living from building motorcycles. Today, you need a vision-and the social graces to get good people on board, people who can help you execute that vision. It should be your goal to spend your time doing what you do best, and delegate the rest to specialists who do it better than you do. If you are creative, flexible and enthusiastic, chances are you can round up a set of top-notch craftsmen to help get the builds done. And then other talented folks to help you convey what you're doing to the public-by building your brand. There's a bit of a notion afoot that building a brand for your business somehow makes you a poser. If you are going to build your own business one day, be careful before you join the bashing. You'll be forced to eat crow. And you might also have to ask for advice from the successful 'posers' you mocked to begin with. Yes, if you're going to attempt to make a living at this, you're going to have to market yourself in some way. And do it as well as (or better than) you can weld, sew, tune carbs or pull wheelies. Building a brand might seem easy, but it's not just a logo design. It requires a lot of knowledge, and an instinctive feel for stuff you might not want anything to do with. The most interesting thing? It forces you to see your work from the public's perspective. You know how awesome you are, no doubt. But if you're having a hard time convincing the masses of that fact-or even a few well-heeled clients-your bottom line will suffer. Start by figuring out what you bring to the table. Are you an order taker, a dictator, a trendsetter, a copycat, an asshole, or an unbridled artist? Are your bikes easily recognizable? Are you filling a unique demand of some sort? People need a reason to get excited about what you're trying to sell. So, Will you find something that you can be excited about as well, and make that the basis of your brand? Let get started....
Download or read book How to Build a Motorcycle written by Gary Inman and published by Laurence King. This book was released on 2020-10-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Build a Motorcycle leads you through all the key stages - from initially finding the right project for your skill level, to sourcing a base bike and safely taking on some full-on bike-building tasks. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, proper advice and specially commissioned step-by-step illustrations throughout it is an ideal aid to getting your hands oily. Written by Gary Inman, the co-founder of independent motorcycle magazine Sideburn, and illustrated by Adi Gilbert who is best known for his bicycle and motorcycle drawings whose clients include Harley-Davidson, Guy Martin, Wired magazine, Sideburn magazine and Nike, this is a must-have for all motorcycle lovers. Read this book, even dip in and out where relevant. If it makes sense, schedule some time, clear your mind, pull on some old clothes, grab your toolbox and get going. The chapters in How to Build a Motorcycle will tell you how to complete a huge variety of tasks that will allow even the greenest of novices to get their hands dirty and start modifying with purpose. If you belong to this camp, start with some of the low-input, high-reward jobs, such as fitting bars, swapping the rear shocks or wiring in a new tail light. Even though these require relatively little work, they'll transform the look of your bike, and completing them will fill you with confidence to undertake the more difficult jobs, such as fitting more modern front forks or even making your own frame. The book comes with a glossy 32-page section on finished bikes and is a reference and the perfect gift for all fans, from those who merely like to tinker, to riders taking on a full build.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance written by Mark Zimmerman and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular motorcycle journalist and author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable, conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work and how to maintain them and fix them when they don't. This practical tutorial covers all brands and styles of bikes, making it a perfect companion to the owner's service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service department. This book includes more than 500 color photos and a thorough index to make it an especially user-friendly reference for home motorcycle mechanics of all skill levels.
Download or read book The Build written by Robert Hoekman, Jr. and published by . This book was released on 2020-07 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The urge has found you daydreaming more than once. The urge to define, bend, shape, fabricate, invent, shove, break. To slide your leg over the seat you finally got back from the leather shop. To twist back the throttle grip you wrapped yourself. To lunge into the darkness of an open highway on a creation all your own. More than a motorcycle, this is about your identity. It's about building something as unique as you are. In The Build, Robert Hoekman Jr compiles insights from today's best builders to help you plot out your own beautiful beast. Loaded with photos, The Build features firsthand advice from the masters of moto design, including John Ryland (Classified Moto), Alan Stulberg (Revival Cycles), Jared Johnson (Holiday Customs), Jarrod DelPrado (DP Customs), and the legendary Max Hazan (Hazan Motorworks). You've seen what can be done. It's time to do it yourself. Get The Build.
Download or read book The Ultimate DIY Guide to Building Motorcycles written by Simon Phil M D and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mоtоrсусlе, аnу twо-whееlеd оr, lеѕѕ соmmоnlу, thrее-whееlеd mоtоr vеhісlе, uѕuаllу рrореllеd bу аn іntеrnаl-соmbuѕtіоn еngіnе. Juѕt аѕ thе аutоmоbіlе was thе аnѕwеr to thе 19th-century drеаm оf ѕеlf-рrореllіng thе hоrѕе-drаwn carriage, the invention of the mоtоrсусlе created thе ѕеlf-рrореllеd bісусlе. The first commercial dеѕіgn wаѕ a thrее-whееlеr buіlt bу Edwаrd Butlеr іn Great Brіtаіn in 1884. It employed a horizontal single-cylinder gаѕоlіnе еngіnе mоuntеd bеtwееn two steerable frоnt wheels аnd соnnесtеd bу a drіvе сhаіn tо thе rеаr whееl. Bу 1900 many mаnufасturеrѕ were соnvеrtіng bісусlеѕ--оr pedal cycles, as thеу wеrе ѕоmеtіmеѕ саllеd--bу adding ѕmаll, centrally mоuntеd ѕраrk іgnіtіоn engines. Thе nееd for rеlіаblе соnѕtruсtіоnѕ led tо road motorcycle trіаl tеѕtѕ аnd competition between mаnufасturеrѕ. Thе оrіgіnаl Tourist Trophy mоtоrсусlе races wеrе hеld оn thе Iѕlе of Mаn іn 1907 as rеlіаbіlіtу or еndurаnсе races. Suсh еvеntѕ hаvе bееn the proving grоund for mаnу new іdеаѕ from еаrlу twо-ѕtrоkе-сусlе dеѕіgnѕ tо supercharged, multіvаlvе еngіnеѕ mounted on aerodynamic, саrbоn-fіbrе rеіnfоrсеd bоdуwоrk. In this simple DIY guide you will learn the basics construct of a motorcycle and how to reconstruct one the way you want. You will also find out what you need to ensure your bike is perfect the way you want it, after reading this book you will see how easy it is to build a motorcycle from the scratch. So, enjoy and read on!
Download or read book Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle written by Carl Vogel and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-09-07 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to building an electric motorcycle from the ground up Written by alternative fuel expert Carl Vogel, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a two-wheeled electric vehicle--from a streamlined scooter to a full-sized motorcycle. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly bike. Inside, you'll find complete details on every component, including motor, batteries, and frame. The book covers electric motorcycles currently on themarket and explains how to convert an existing vehicle. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. Whether you want to get around town on a sleek ride or cruise the super slab on a tricked-out chopper, this is the book for you. Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle covers: Energy savings and environmental benefits Rake, trail, and fork angle Frame and design Batteries and chargers DC and AC motor types Motor controllers Accessories and converters Electrical system and wiring Conversion process Safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance written by Mark Zimmerman and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to motorcycle maintenance that explains how to perform the basic and essential maintenance tests, with easy-to-follow instructions and tips for dealing with problems.
Download or read book How to Repair Your Motorcycle written by Charles Everitt and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Build a Motorcycle written by Gary Inman and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-16 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Build a Motorcycle leads you through all the key stages - from initially finding the right project for your skill level, to sourcing a base bike and safely taking on some full-on bike-building tasks. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, proper advice and specially commissioned step-by-step illustrations throughout it is an ideal aid to getting your hands oily. Written by Gary Inman, the co-founder of independent motorcycle magazine Sideburn, and illustrated by Adi Gilbert who is best known for his bicycle and motorcycle drawings whose clients include Harley-Davidson, Guy Martin, Wired magazine, Sideburn magazine and Nike, this is a must-have for all motorcycle lovers. Read this book, even dip in and out where relevant. If it makes sense, schedule some time, clear your mind, pull on some old clothes, grab your toolbox and get going. The chapters in How to Build a Motorcycle will tell you how to complete a huge variety of tasks that will allow even the greenest of novices to get their hands dirty and start modifying with purpose. If you belong to this camp, start with some of the low-input, high-reward jobs, such as fitting bars, swapping the rear shocks or wiring in a new tail light. Even though these require relatively little work, they'll transform the look of your bike, and completing them will fill you with confidence to undertake the more difficult jobs, such as fitting more modern front forks or even making your own frame. The book comes with a glossy 32-page section on finished bikes and is a reference and the perfect gift for all fans, from those who merely like to tinker, to riders taking on a full build.
Download or read book Building the Ultimate Adventure Motorcycle written by Robert Wicks and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For any aspiring adventure motorcycle rider, the biggest decisions are what bike to choose and how to go about kitting it out. Though some of the top adventure bikes currently on sale could arguably roll off the showroom floor and carry you just about anywhere in the world, it is human nature to tweak, enhance, customize and ultimately personalize your chosen machine before heading off. From simple questions such as the choice of tires and the preferred luggage system, to more complex options such as navigation and communication equipment, there are myriad choices. This extensively illustrated practical book provides in-depth coverage on preparing an adventure motorcycle for the journey of a lifetime.
Download or read book Twist of the Wrist written by Keith Code and published by Code Break. This book was released on 1997-05-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's everything you need to successfully improve your riding, novice or veteran, cruiser to sportbike rider. This book contains the very foundation skills for any rider looking for more confidence when cornering a motorcycle. Notes and comments by Eddie Lawson. Foreword by Wayne Rainey.
Download or read book How to Build the Ultimate V Twin Motorcycle written by Timothy Remus and published by Wolfgang Publications. This book was released on 1996-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s back. The book from Timothy Remus and Wolfgang Publications that helped to kick start the build-a bike-at-home phenomena, is in publication once again. Though the aftermarket offers new engines and frames not available when this book was written, the basics of building a bike remain the same. A quality frame remains a quality product. Safe rake and trail dimensions have not changed, and neither has the need for safe brakes that will stop you when that car runs a stop light or stops unexpectedly in the middle of the block. So for anyone who yearns to build a V-Twin at home, How to Build The Ultimate V-Twin Motorcycle remains an essential tool. Build Your Own with this timeless how-to book from Wolfgang Publications.
Download or read book Riding in the Zone written by Ken Condon and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riding motorcycles is fun, but author Ken Condon maintains that there is a state of consciousness to be achieved beyond the simple pleasure of riding down the road. Riding in the Zone helps riders find that state of being. It's the experience of being physically and mentally present in the moment, where every sense is sharply attuned to the ride. Your mind becomes silent to the chatter of daily life, and everyday problems seem to dissolve. You feel a deeper appreciation for life. Your body responds to this state of being with precise, fluid movements, you feel in balance, your muscles are relaxed, and it seems as though every input you make is an expression of mastery. This is "the Zone." Condon identifies all of the factors that affect entering the Zone and addresses each one individually, from the development of awareness and mental skills to mastering physical control of the motorcycle. At the end of each chapter are drills designed to transform the book's ideas into solid, practical riding skills. Riding in the Zone takes riders to the next level in their skill set.
Download or read book How to Build a Bobber on a Budget written by Jose de Miguel and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2008-02-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the old days all a person needed to build a killer custom motorcycle was a bike, a set of tools, a little know-how, and a creative vision. But with the rise of the high-dollar, haute moteur Gucci choppers, the true custom bike has gotten out of most riders’ reach, right? Dead wrong. In this book Jose de Miguel, a custom builder from way back, sets out to prove that those good old days never ended. In the clearest and simplest terms, he shows readers how they can turn odds and ends found around the shop into one-off motorcycle parts--and make a cheap, run-of-the mill custom build into a drop-dead show stopper. Following de Miguel’s lead, along with his straightforward illustrations, any resourceful owner with rudimentary mechanical skills, a basic tool kit, and--most importantly--a modicum of imagination can build the bobber of his dreams for less than the price of a new bike.
Download or read book How to Set Up Your Motorcycle Workshop written by Charlie Masi and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this informative book will help you set up your dream motorcycle workshop to make the most of available space, and equip it with the tools necessary to get the job done. Whether you plan only to keep your bike clean and in good repair or you want to become more seriously involved with restoration, customization, or even professional repair, this book will show you how it's done. In-depth shop profiles include: personal garage workspaces, professional shops, specially-built professional restorer's shops, multi-purpose and race shops too. Each profile has a scaled layout of the shop with photos as well as ideas and tips from the owner or designer. You're bound to find ideas from these shops you can apply to your own. Author C. G. Masi also explains the basic principles of planning and designing workshops, with practical advice on what equipment you'll need. He offers helpful suggestions about which tools to keep with your bike, which tools you'll need in emergency situations, and valuable hints and tips on which tools to purchase, which tools you can fabricate, and best of all, how to use them. Amusing anecdotes recount real-life experiences, with examples of what to do and what not to do. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Total Dirt Rider Manual written by Pete Peterson and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential guide from the experts at Dirt Rider magazine covers everything from riding and repair basics to motocross tricks and flips. Affordable and easy to ride, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and build riding skills. Whether you just want to enjoy a ride through the backcountry or you’re gunning for motocross stardom, this book is full of hand-on tips and tricks to get you there. The Total Dirt Rider Manual covers: Gear: Learn how to buy the right bike for you, whether you’re looking at new models or used rides; suit up for style safety, and comfort; and adapt your gear to a wide range of riding conditions. Riding: Get all the information you need to enjoy a casual day on the trails or to compete year-round. Wrenching: The best of Dirt Rider magazine’s “Dr. Dirt” feature, providing step-by-step tutorials for repairs of all kinds. Suspension: A bike’s suspension is vital, expensive to fix, and tricky to diagnose. This special section offers clear, practical tips from America’s top race-bike mechanics that could save you thousands of dollars.
Download or read book The Women s Guide to Motorcycling written by Lynda Lahman and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent statistics show that approximately 12 percent of motorcycle owners are women and that close to 25 percent of motorcycle riders are women. While it’s still a male-dominated field, the number of female bikers has increased by more than 25 percent in just five years, showing that women have a strong presence on two wheels. In The Women’s Guide to Motorcycling, author Lynda Lahman, herself a motorcycle owner and rider, provides a comprehensive look at motorcycling techniques, street smarts, and safety concerns while addressing female-specific challenges as well as issues that all bikers face from a female point of view. INSIDE The Women’s Guide to Motorcycling Anecdotes from female motorcycle enthusiasts, riders, and owners, including the author’s own story Women as a growing presence among riders, including notable names of the past and present Motorcycle skills from basic to advanced, appropriate for bikers of all levels of experience and expertise The physical and mental aspects of riding Considerations for choosing a bike, such as seat height and weight distribution, and female-appropriate gear A primer on proper maintenance and dealing with mechanical problems Different types of riding, such as sport, racing, touring, long distance, and off road Getting more out of the sport through involvement in clubs, forums, charity events, and mentoring new riders
