The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles

Author: Editors of Motorcyclist Magazine

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9781592577040

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, Fourth Edition, is the most complete book on motorcycles, covering everything from how to choose and maintain a motorcycle and how to buy appropriate gear, to how to ride safely, and how to make the most out of trips on the open road.


Dirt Bikes

Dirt Bikes

Author: Gary Sprott

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2019-08-11

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 173161666X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Discover the acrobatic abilities of these lightweight motorcycles. Meet the gravity-defying masters of motocross racing! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will jump into the rip-roaring, hill-leaping world of dirt bikes! This information- and photo-packed series introduces readers to the coolest off-road vehicles on the market and in the military. Each book in the series revs readers' engines with amazing details and eye-catching images. These high-interest books feature stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.


Que's Official Internet Yellow Pages

Que's Official Internet Yellow Pages

Author: Joe Kraynak

Publisher: Que Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 1130

ISBN-13: 0789734087

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Information online is not stored or organized in any logical fashion, but this reference attempts to organize and catalog a small portion of the Web in a single resource of the best sites in each category.


The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today

Author: Ian Falloon

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0760366020

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The ultimate reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today collects all of the motorcycles from this iconic brand in a single illustrated volume. In this revised and updated edition, you'll find the all-new Bonneville lineup introduced for the 2016 model year as well as other Triumphs through 2019. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the company, in various iterations, went on to build some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Written by respected Triumph expert Ian Falloon, this luxurious reference covers all of the major and minor models, with an emphasis on the most exemplary, era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, Bonneville, and new machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, and Daytona 675. Detailed technical specifications are offered alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumph's archives. The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today also features important non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumph's stellar reputation. This is a book no Triumph fan should be without!


Vehicle Dynamics

Vehicle Dynamics

Author: Reza N. Jazar

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-19

Total Pages: 1074

ISBN-13: 1461485444

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This textbook is appropriate for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students in mechanical and automotive engineering. The contents in this book are presented at a theoretical-practical level. It explains vehicle dynamics concepts in detail, concentrating on their practical use. Related theorems and formal proofs are provided, as are real-life applications. Students, researchers and practicing engineers alike will appreciate the user-friendly presentation of a wealth of topics, most notably steering, handling, ride, and related components. This book also: Illustrates all key concepts with examples Includes exercises for each chapter Covers front, rear, and four wheel steering systems, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different steering schemes Includes an emphasis on design throughout the text, which provides a practical, hands-on approach


Lone Rider

Lone Rider

Author: Elspeth Beard

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books

Published: 2017-07-06

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 178243805X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three, Elspeth Beard left behind her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her motorbike. This is the story of a unique and life-changing adventure.


Making Things Move DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists

Making Things Move DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists

Author: Dustyn Roberts

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2010-12-06

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0071741682

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Get Your Move On! In Making Things Move: DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists, you'll learn how to successfully build moving mechanisms through non-technical explanations, examples, and do-it-yourself projects--from kinetic art installations to creative toys to energy-harvesting devices. Photographs, illustrations, screen shots, and images of 3D models are included for each project. This unique resource emphasizes using off-the-shelf components, readily available materials, and accessible fabrication techniques. Simple projects give you hands-on practice applying the skills covered in each chapter, and more complex projects at the end of the book incorporate topics from multiple chapters. Turn your imaginative ideas into reality with help from this practical, inventive guide. Discover how to: Find and select materials Fasten and join parts Measure force, friction, and torque Understand mechanical and electrical power, work, and energy Create and control motion Work with bearings, couplers, gears, screws, and springs Combine simple machines for work and fun Projects include: Rube Goldberg breakfast machine Mousetrap powered car DIY motor with magnet wire Motor direction and speed control Designing and fabricating spur gears Animated creations in paper An interactive rotating platform Small vertical axis wind turbine SADbot: the seasonally affected drawing robot Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.


Ladybugs

Ladybugs

Author: Lisa J. Amstutz

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2016-08

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1515719375

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the features, behavior, and life cycle of ladybugs"--


Hodaka Motorcycles Collector's Edition: The Complete to Guide to America's Favorite Trail Bike

Hodaka Motorcycles Collector's Edition: The Complete to Guide to America's Favorite Trail Bike

Author: Ken Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2014-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781937747374

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Hodaka motorcycles were some of the most creatively marketed and designed motorcycles in America. The bike of choice for the hip young racer, the street-savvy urbanite, or the 14-year-old boy's favorite poster, these machines had colorful logos, creative advertising and terrific names. The Combat Wombat, Road Toad, Dirt Squirt and the fantastic Super Rat are just a few of the models produced by Hodaka. More than 15 years in the making, this exhaustively-researched tome contains all the details about the machines as well as a treasure trove of photographs, advertisements, and graphics. Written by Ken Smith, the editor of VMX Magazine, and created with the help of Paul Stannard of Strictly Hodaka and many of the people who designed and sold Hodakas back in the day, this book is a captivating, colorful look at one of the wildest, most popular motorcycles of the 1960s and 1970s.