How to Restore Your Motorcycle

by Mark Zimmerman, Jeff Hackett (Photographer)

The market for used motorcycles is vast and deep, with many popular motorcycles available for a fraction of what they cost when new even a few years ago. With a little hard work and know-how, a restored used bike can become a reliable and stylish commuter vehicle. But restoring an older motorcycle can be challenging. Often you're dealing with old technology, parts that are hard to replace, rusty and stubborn bolts, etc. How to Restore Your Motorcycle walks the reader through the process of tearing down an old motorcycle and building it back up again. This revised edition adds color photography throughout, as well as new information covering bikes and technologies new to the collector realm.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 2000

About the author

Mark Zimmerman is the Technical Editor of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine, and a contributor to Classic Bike Guide magazine. He lives in Danbury, Connecticut.

Reviews

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a must for any first timer to classic restoration. A great read for even the master mechanic, Mark Zimmerman puts in a few witty comments to keep the reader going.

This is a quick read, but none the less a good one. It does not go into specifics too much, and personally i found that what was in it was elementary to bike building and any bike owner could tell you a lot of whats inside within a couple of minutes. none the less an interesting read if your into bikes.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are into vintage bikes, this is a must. Tips, common pitfalls and advice are a'plenty. Gives a good overview of motorcycle components and the 'how to' aspect of restoration.