Motorcycle Basics Manual: The Workings of the Modern Motorcycle and Scooter Fully Explained, from Basic Principles to Current Designs (Haynes TechBook)

Very clear and easy to understand explanations of how different parts of engine and electrical systems work in detail with clearly labelled diagrams. This is not a diy or service manual so no ‘how-to’ chapters. You will need to purchase a motorcycle maintenance manual if that’s what you are aiming for. However, anyone serious about learning in-depth motorcycle mechanics - this is the book for you. Paper quality is very good so ignore any previous comments about that . All in all very pleased with this book and recommend it.

Its really good, explains things in a manner that makes sense

I read the entire book in one hour and then built a motorbike from scratch the very next day.

I bought this in preparation for a major mod, to be done with guidance of model specific youtube vids. This book provides a really good level of basic detail about the systems of a modern motorcycle. I'd say its in more detail than you would need to repair and modify - which I'd say is a good thing. Its well organised and well illustrated. There's not that much detail about scooters but there is detail about 2 strokes as well as bikes using carburettors. I'm not sure when the text was written but it has the feel of having been updated a few times though the section on electrics does not mention Canbus systems, lithium batteries or LED lights. Overall, though, extremely useful. I had no problem at all with the quality of the paper as some have mentioned. I'd definitely recommend.

Just what we were looking for for my stepson who is now riding a motorbike. Just want him to beable to do his own basic maintenance so this ticked the boxes.

Excellent book for a rookie!!

Like it. Really good. Papers a bit rubbish though?

Interesting book

I don't have a motorcycle, but I want one, so it's on the shelf, it looks good on the shelf, beside my tools, people think I'm more manly now.

Female. Motorcycle owner and rider for some 45 years. I have a basic understanding of the mechanics of a motorcycle, but I wanted a more in depth education, especially since I have had a "fixer upper" sitting in my garage for almost 15 years. I was a bit hesitant because it is a 2002 book, but hey, my 3 bikes are all older than that!! So it's perfect! Have only gotten through the first two chapters so far, and I am really loving it!! Detailed info presented as if you have no knowledge, yet it's not for dummies. In just the first chapter, there is a nice breakdown of several different types of 2-strokes, and clearly explains the difference between piston port and reed valve. This is precisely the detailed descriptions that I've been looking for. There is no problem with paper quality with my printed copy, as I see some others seem to have had. If you want a detailed education on older bikes, this book is a complete gem! I'd give it ten stars if I could! The ONLY issue with me is that it is European. So some of the language is a little off, and spellings way off, haha. Not a big issue, just annoying.

This book is very good. Well detailed. For someone who doesn't know too much about motorcycles sometimes its a little bit hard to understand things. But, watching some videos on youtube to help with the read, its possible to get a rich knowledge. Im happy with it. The quality of the pages are not the best one, but its not something that is a problem in general. I recommend the book if you want to get serious knowledge about the main components of a motorcycle.

Books about bikes are rare and books about a bike's working is rarer still. Haynes manual is one of the best books you can find to either brush up ur knowledge or get a fair idea of how the mechanics in bikes work. Very useful for someone passionate about bikes... Cheers

Livro com bastante qualidade.