Motorcyle Tuning: Chassis :Chassis ( 3 )

Publication subTitle :Chassis

Publication series :3

Author: Robinson   John  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 1994

E-ISBN: 9780080512136

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780750618403

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780750618403

Subject: U483 motorcycle, moped

Language: ENG

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Description

This third edition, in the same tradition as the second, is a vital servicing tool containing information covering virtually every motorcycle over 50cc sold in the UK since 1980. The author is technical editor of `Performance Bikes' and author of the
well known `Motorcycle Tuning' books.


The book provides access to the most frequently used data for dealers, mechanics and enthusiasts who have to deal with a wide variety of machines and wish to compare the features of different models. A seperate section lists conversion tables, standard torque settings for threaded fasteners, tyre size codes, tyre speed and load schedules and addersses of importers. Machines are listed alphabetically by manufacturer and then in order of capacity or model number.

Chapter

1 Handlebar flutter or wobble

2 High speed weave

3 Suspension-related weave

4 Steering-related weave

Chapter 2. Rolling chassis

Optimum centre of gravity

1 Wheel bearings

2 Wheel alignment

3 Suspension bearings

4 Steering bearings

5 Steering damper

6 Steering inertia

7 Front ride height

8 Rear ride height

9 Wheel size

10 Trail

11 Castor

12 Swing arm length

13 Engine plates

14 Riding position

Steering reaction

Two-wheel steering

Chapter 3. Tyres

Contact area

Tread pattern

Chapter 4. Wheels and driveline

Drive chain

Chain lubricant

Sprockets

Sprocket carriers

Wheels

Gyroscopic effects

Wheel bearings

Chapter 5. Suspension

Springs

Active suspension

Damping

Linkages and levers

Anti-dive suspension

Anti-squat suspension

Chapter 6. Brakes

1 Lever

2 Master cylinder and reservoir

3 Brake fluid

4 Brake lines

5 Calipers

6 Pads

7 Discs

8 Anti-dive

9 Pro-squat

10 Anti-lock brakes

Drum brakes

Chapter 7. Aerodynamics

Empirical analysis

1 Wind tunnel tests

2 Maximum speed

3 Acceleration tests

4 Coastdown tests (see Chapter 11)

Modifications

Frontal area

Yaw angles

Streamlined front

Streamlined sides and tail

Detail optimization

Lift and instability

Crosswinds

Chapter 8. Frames and chassis detail

Chassis detail

1 Brake caliper

2 Brake disc

3 Brake drums

4 Brake shoes

5 Brake lines, cables, wiring, etc.

6 Cables

7 Chainline

8 Cooling system

9 Crankcase breather

10 Electrical equipment

11 Engine mounts

12 Fasteners

13 Footrest hangers.

14 Frame cracks

15 Handlebars and levers

16 Ignition wiring

17 Instruments

18 Locking nuts

19 Lubricants

20 Steering head bearings

21 Tanks

22 Tightening torque

23 Tyre pressure

24 Vibration

25 Wheels

Chapter 9. Bodywork

Glass fibre

Carbon fibre

Chapter 10. Welding

Oxyacetylene metal welding

Metal arc welding

Gas-shielded metal arc welding (MIG, MAG)

Gas-shielded tungsten arc (TIG)

Other processes

Materials

Components

Further reading

Chapter 11. Testing and development

1 Performance tests

2 Comparative tests

3 Optimizing settings

Appendix

Glossary of terms

Symbols used, with typical units

Computer programs·

Program: brake force/spreadsheet

Engine air flow

Thermocouples

Index

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