Motorbike Construction

[Guest]

Hey,

I'm planning to do my CBT this year, but beforehand i'd like to do some background reading on Bikes, i.e. different engine layouts etc. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend any books that'll help me understand what i'm getting myself into/onto!

Thanks everybody!

Kate.

[mealexme]

Haynes manual

bookwise I don't know but I could recommend a few websites

[rennie]

hello and welcome to TMBF

why not say hello in the newbie's section?

and please put your location in your profile

There's a lot of info in our CBT/training section about

how to pass your tests etc. But not much about how bikes

actually work! Most people don't care as long as they go when

they want them to

If you've got any specific questions ask away

[Guest]

Hi! Thanks a lot,

I couldn't remember the name of those Manuals but i've had a look on Amazon and a couple look really good, in the meantime i think i'll have a good old nose on Wikipedia.

Would you guys recommend a Direct Access course for myself or do you reckon i should stick to the CBT for now? I've heard varying bits of advice, personally i'm leaning towards going straight for a direct access.

Thank you!

[davefly76]

I've got this book..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Owne ... 616&sr=8-7

Its a bit basic in terms of content for me but its still a nice little book. If you're a complete novice and don't know the difference between a top yoke and an egg yolk then it's probably ideal.

[whitedevil]

Someone on another forum was saying how good this was

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Basi ... 061&sr=8-1

several other members agreed too.

I also hear alot of good things about Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance, but i think its more philosophy than mechanics.

[bex]

if you google tony foale you will find his work on bikes, he is technical without being unreadable, we use him in uni. he will basically give you nearly anything going

[Ingah]

Haynes Motorcycle Basics Techbook.

[Tango]

Direct Access would depend on your age.....but I guess you know this already....