Streetbikes Everything You Need to Know

Name: Streetbikes Everything You Need to Know
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ISBN: 9780760323625

ISBN-10: 0760323623

ISBN-13: 9780760323625

Edition: 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Bill Stermer

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For the new rider, the returning rider, and the veteran who' s looking for more information, this handy book has it all: the necessary facts on street-riding from first to last, clearly and concisely laid out. Author Bill Stermer brings an insider' s knowledge to the job, and the result is an expert, user-friendly guide to selecting, equipping, understanding, and using a street motorcycle-- with occasional useful detours into such topics as road food and tunes, security and first aid, staying warm and dry, carrying laptops or cameras, and shipping your bike. From a close survey of the types of street motorcycles and different engine configurations, Stermer goes on to discuss features and…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: MBI Publishing Company LLC
Publication date: 7/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 7.75" wide x 10.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English

Bill Stermer is former editorial director of Rider magazine and a contributor to numerous other motorcycling publications including The Robb Report. He lives in Camarillo, California.



Preface



Choosing Your Street Motorcycle


Types of Street Motorcycles



Engine Factors


Displacement, Number of Cylinders, and Engine Configuration


Engine Displacement


Number of Cylinders


Engine Configuration



Chassis Stuff


Frames


Types of Frames


Other Bits of Frame Info


Brakes


Final Drive



Brands of Street Motorcycles


Established Brands


Alternative V-Twin Manufacturers


Custom Motorcycles



Features and Options


Adjustable Ergonomics


Braking Options


Cruise Control


Hard Luggage


Sound Systems


Other Niceities



Motorcycle Accessories


Electrical Accessories


Seats, Pegs, and Bars


Touring Accessories


Wind Proctection


Fairings


Bike Protection


Wheels



Sidecars, Trailers, and Trikes


Sidecars


Trailers


Trailers for Hauling Motorcycles


Trikes



Apparel


Helmets


Types of Helmets


Other Helmet Conderations


Motorcycle Clothing


What Makes a Good Riding Jacket


Women's Apparel


The Lower Half


Full Riding Suits


Rain Suits


Electric Clothing


Boots


Gloves



Performance Considerations


Adding Power


Suspension Upgrades


Lowering a Motorcycle


Brakes



Maintenance


Oil and Lubricants


Tires


Batteries


Picking up a Fallen Bike


Pre-ride Inspection



Let's Ride!


Where to Ride


Road Strategies


Mechanical


Passengers


Women Who Ride


Commuting


Motorcycle Events, Rides, and Rallies


Camping by Motorcycle


Organized Tours


The Tourer's Packing List


Track Days


Racing



Motorcycle Terms


Index