Motorcyle Tuning: ChassisButterworth-Heinemann, 1994 - 259 psl. This third edition, in the same tradition as the second, is a vital servicing tool containing information covering virtually every motorcycle over 50cc sold in the UK since 1980. The author is technical editor of `Performance Bikes' and author of the well known `Motorcycle Tuning' books. The book provides access to the most frequently used data for dealers, mechanics and enthusiasts who have to deal with a wide variety of machines and wish to compare the features of different models. A seperate section lists conversion tables, standard torque settings for threaded fasteners, tyre size codes, tyre speed and load schedules and addersses of importers. Machines are listed alphabetically by manufacturer and then in order of capacity or model number. |
Turinys
Steering and handling | 1 |
Rolling chassis | 17 |
Tyres | 33 |
Wheels and driveline | 45 |
Suspension | 52 |
Brakes | 91 |
Aerodynamics | 129 |
Frames and chassis detail | 151 |
Welding | 182 |
Testing and development | 189 |
Appendix Glossary of terms | 211 |
Symbols used with typical units | 219 |
Computer programs | 220 |
Engine air flow | 252 |
Thermocouples | 253 |
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Pagrindiniai terminai ir frazės
acceleration adjustment aerodynamic air flow alloy alter aluminium anti-dive axle bike bike's Bimota bolts brake fluid brake force bump caliper camber carbon fibre castor centre of gravity centre of pressure centreline chain chainline clearance coefficient compression contact patch cornering damper damping force deflection diameter disc distance drag force effect Figure fluid fork leg frame friction FRINT front wheel frontal area gear geometry GOSUB GOTO handlebar Honda increase inertia INPUT LABEL lean lever load lock machine master cylinder material maximum measured mi/h mounted move optimum piston position possible PRINT radiator radius ratio rear suspension rear wheel reduce ride height rider road speed roll slip angle spring force spring rate sprocket steer angle steering axis suspension travel swing arm temperature tests thrust torque traction trail tyre unsprung weight usually vertical weight transfer welding wheelbase WINDOW 1 TITLE wire Yamaha