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Building Budget Brits : A Practical Guide for Refurbishing BSA and Triumph Unit
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Original Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781884313622
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
WHITE HORSE Press
ISBN-10
1884313620
ISBN-13
9781884313622
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70926753
Product Key Features
Book Title
Building Budget Brits : a Practical Guide for Refurbishing Bsa and Triumph Unit Twins
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Motorcycles / Repair & Maintenance
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
16.3 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Table Of Content
Selected contents: Selecting a Project Bike; Keeping it Legal; Teardown; Metal Preparation; Electrics; Forks; Wheel Rebuilding; Shocks; Tanks; Amal Carburetors; Brakes; Frames & Seats; Engine Rebuilding; Transmissions; Top End Rebuilding; Putting it All Together.
Synopsis
This enjoyable, engagingly readable book provides a detailed road map for rebuilding and restoring unit-construction Triumph and BSA twins without having to mortgage your house. The book is organized just as you would a rebuilding project, starting with selecting a bike to work on and finishing with bringing all the pieces together to ride. It contains the practical, down-to-earth information you wish the factory manuals had, but don't. Brown passes along the tips, shortcuts, and money-saving advice he has acquired over a span of 20 years working with British motorcycles. As an amateur builder himself, he understands that you may not have the expensive tools and equipment found in professional shops. Yet, Brown offers practical, clever ways to get the job done without spending a fortune. Every aspect of refurbishing unit-construction British twins is covered: engine work, transmissions, frame repairs, shocks and forks, brakes, tanks, and those pesky Amal carbs and Lucas electrical systems. The book also helps you choose a bike to buy, including how to spot bogus serial numbers and avoid stolen goods. The chapter on selecting a bike can itself save the cost of this book many times over. In addition, Brown offers many time-saving and money-saving suggestions that can save you lots of money without sacrificing quality. Whether you want to build a concurs quality restoration or simply put a good-looking, reliable British bike on the road, you will find plenty of helpful information in this book, much of which is not found in any other book or manual on British bikes. Best of all, the author applies his master's degree in education and his broad experience turning wrenches to provide entertaining and easily understandable instructions., This enjoyable, engagingly readable book provides a detailed roadmap for rebuilding and restoring unit-construction Triumph and BSA twins without spending a fortune. The book is organized just as you would a rebuilding project, starting with selecting a bike to work on and finishing with bringing all the pieces together to ride. It contains the practical, down-to-earth information you wish the factory manuals had, but don't. Brown passes along the tips, shortcuts, and money-saving advice he has acquired over a span of 20 years working with British motorcycles. Every aspect of refurbishing unit-construction British twins is covered: engine work, transmissions, frame repairs, shocks and forks, brakes, tanks, and those pesky Amal carbs and Lucas electrical systems. The book also helps you choose a bike to buy, including how to spot bogus serial numbers and avoid stolen goods. Whether you want to build a concours quality restoration or simply put a good-looking, reliable British bike on the road, you will find plenty of helpful information here., This engaging book provides a detailed roadmap for rebuilding and restoring unit-construction Triumph and BSA twins without spending a fortune.
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- y***u (218)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis, by far, has been the best transaction I've ever had on Ebay. I have been looking for this rare book for some time and was fortunate enough to find it here at a great price. It is in great condition, exactly as described. Blue Ridge Book Works went above and beyond with same day shipping. I really didn't expect to get it so quickly. And the packaging was so carefully done. My book was well protected. Thank you!!The Clarks An American Phenomenon - William Mangam 1941 Silver Bow Press 1st Ed (#257050913448)
- d***e (68)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBooks came in immaculate condition in relation to their description. Books came wrapped individually as well as bubble wrapped as a whole since I had a combination order which was fantastic! Answered questions before order quickly and easy to work with, would highly recommend!Prince of Thorns (Broken Empire Book 1) - Mark Lawrence 2011 1st Ed 1st Printing (#256737042314)
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