Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible
eBook - PDF
Available until 22 Apr |Learn more

Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
Available until 22 Apr |Learn more

Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible

About this book

Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by America’s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Based on Paul Thede’s wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars, this step-by-step guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kid’s, handle like a pro’s.

Thede gives a clear account of the three forces of suspension that you must understand to make accurate assessments of your suspension’s condition. He outlines testing procedures that will help you gauge how well you’re improving your suspension, along with your riding. And, if you’re inclined to perfect your bike’s handling, he even explains the black art of chassis geometry. Finally, step-by-step photos of suspension disassembly and assembly help you rebuild your forks and shocks for optimum performance.

The book even provides detailed troubleshooting guides for dirt, street, and supermoto--promising a solution to virtually any handling problem.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Author’s Notes
  6. Chapter 1 Suspension Basics
  7. Chapter 2 Springs
  8. Chapter 3 Damping
  9. Chapter 4 Friction
  10. Chapter 5 Geometry
  11. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Testing
  12. Chapter 7 Tools and Equipment for Suspension Service
  13. Chapter 8 Suspension Service Department
  14. Appendix 1: Lowering
  15. Appendix 2: Swingarm Length
  16. Appendix 3: Glossary
  17. Appendix 4: Race Tech Motorcycle Suspension Bible Testing Log
  18. Appendix 5: Race Tech Tool List
  19. Appendix 6: Resources
  20. Index