[Kizzer]

I want to learn some more of how sportbikes work mechanically under the "fairings"(heh). Can anyone suggest some good reading material be it site, book, mag, or even class? Yes im a newb and i just want to know more of what makes a bike go and wat it does when its under me while i hit the throttle, clutch, gearshift, etc. Also i think it would be good to get knowledge on how to repair my (future) bike or mod it etc. Thanx for all the help!

 

[Samurai Jack]

Other than changing the oil and cleaning/lubing the chain, I leave all the major stuff to my mechanic. As far as books go, maybe a check a local library or possibly Amazon or BarnesandNoble.com.

M.

 

[joberly]

Best thing is to pickup a shop manual for the bike you will be getting. If you don't know yet, maybe a site like howstuffworks.com has an article or two.

 

[SqDancerLynn1]

Try this site
http://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm

 

[JESTER600]

i think its a very good thing that you want to learn more for when you get a bike. I think anything other than what in the block or under the valve cover is fair game for a DIY.

 

[Phly6]

Awesome site Lynn!

 

[taziscool]

Try this site
http://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm

That looked to be a great sight until the bible quote and his comment afterwords........why can't 'thumpers' leave out that stuff? :lame

 

[G L]

ill be buying a bike soon and i plan on doing all the work myself. im an ASE certified master automobile mechanic and a certified machinist/engine builder that specializes in automotive race engines, so im pretty confident that i can do it. i plan on buying whatever reference manuals the shop uses and ill have that thing figured out within a week. :headbang

 

[boostnsrt]

i went to MMI for honda and kawasaki certification. thats probably the best place in the world. next best, buy the factory service manual