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The complex engineering behind the machines is explained in easy-to-understand terms and supported by 350 images. It covers a range of motorcycle types, and will be particularly useful for students on motorcycle and motorsport courses such as those run by the IMI and City & Guilds, as well as BTEC programmes.
List of contents
1. Power Unit – Engine. 2. Ignition and Fuel. 3. Lubrication and Cooling. 4. Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment. 5. Motorcycle Types. 6. Materials for Motorcycles. 7. Frames and Fairings. 8. Electric Motorcycles. 9. Soldering, Brazing, and Welding. 10. Running Gear and Braking. 11. Motorcycle Electrical and Electronic Systems. 12. The Motorcycle Industry. 13. Reinforced Composite Materials. 14. Data. 15. Science Terminology. 16. Transmission. 17. Tuning and Customising. 18. Inspect, Test, and Rebuild. 19. Sustainability. 20. Brief History of Motorcycles. Appendix - Apprenticeship Standard for a Motorcycle Technician
Summary
The complex engineering behind the machines is explained in easy-to-understand terms and supported by 350 images. It covers a range of motorcycle types, and will be particularly useful for students on motorcycle and motorsport courses such as those run by the IMI and City & Guilds, as well as BTEC programmes.
