Review of 101 Harley-Davidson Performance Projects: For Evolution Big Twins and Sportsters (Motorbooks Workshop)

101 Harley-Davidson Performance Projects: For Evolution Big Twins and Sportsters (Motorbooks Workshop)
Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 14
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Good Info in this book!

On: 2008-04-15

I have the factory service manual for my bike and I still refer to this book because it explains things so well. I bought this book used for a fraction of the retail price and it looks almost brand new!

Excellent primer for the novice

On: 2005-12-28

Woodring and Love offer a great resource for the novice or apprentice Harley wrench. Kind of like an appetizer plate: it has a little of everything but you dont get a full serving of anything. If one intends to really learn how to build a performance Harley this book is a great intro. However, such a student should consider this an overview, not a comprehensive treatise on the finer points of engine building. This book is definitely worth its price as a primer for more scholarly reads. Taken as such it is a great value.

Excellent primer for the novice

On: 2005-12-27

Woodring and Love offer a great resource for the novice or apprentice Harley wrench. Kind of like an appetizer plate: it has a little of everything but you dont get a full serving of anything. If one intends to really learn how to build a performance Harley this book is a great intro. However, such a student should consider this an overview, not a comprehensive treatise on the finer points of engine building. This book is definitely worth its price as a primer for more scholarly reads. Taken as such it is a great value.

Realy very elementary!

On: 2001-12-18

I was hoping for a book that would have some neat ideas on making my Harley zippier. Of the 101 projects,stuff like changing the oil and adjusting the clutch just dont do it for me. But then I have taken Harleys apart and put them back together. The factory manual is your first must have book.

Realy very elementary!

On: 2001-12-17

I was hoping for a book that would have some neat ideas on making my Harley zippier. Of the 101 projects,stuff like changing the oil and adjusting the clutch just dont do it for me. But then I have taken Harleys apart and put them back together. The factory manual is your first must have book.

If You Can Only Buy One Harley Book.......

On: 2001-07-21

If you can only afford one Harley Book, buy this one. Its the best of its kind Ive yet seen. Just one of the projects is worth the price. It clear and well written with color pictures that are worth an additional thousand words. Reading this book will get you all fired up to spend some bucks and dig into that machine, so its fun for the arm-chair mechanics, too. After a few projects you will feel comfortable with the mechanical challenges that a Harley can throw at you. If you do several, you will have a stong, well tended bike. It can save you a bundle if you want to hot-rod that EVO and you get bragging rights along with projects. I cant think of a better way to use twenty bucks.

A very complete book!

On: 2001-01-27

This is not a coffee table book, it is a better than average tech manual. If you are looking for a Harley novel read "The Second Coming Of Age" by: C. Vedrine

A very complete book!

On: 2001-01-26

This is not a coffee table book, it is a better than average tech manual. If you are looking for a Harley novel read "The Second Coming Of Age" by: C. Vedrine

My Maintenance "Bible"

On: 2000-07-09

As an intermediate level "hacker" when it comes to repairs, I had always been more comfortable having the local dealer take care of routine maintenance. Prior to receiving this book I was only changing the oil and transmission fluid on my bike. However, "armed" with this new found information I now cover the bike from front to end! The layout and excellent photographs are easy for even ME to understand!! There is not a lot of industry jargon involved, making it simple for the "mechanically handicapped" to understand. My only complaint is that the book is not longer and I am impatiently awaiting "Volume II."

harley davidson performance projects 101

On: 2000-06-01

This book is a must for all novice motorcycle repairman. Iteach harley-davidson repair for the U.A.W. and use this book. Thisbook is not only good for harleys, it will work well for all motorcycles. The book is easy to understand for everyone. The tips on things like using a ball point pen to bleed brake lines, is priceless. The only drawback to the book is, its not longer! Love IT!

harley davidson performance projects 101

On: 2000-05-31

This book is a must for all novice motorcycle repairman. Iteach harley-davidson repair for the U.A.W. and use this book. Thisbook is not only good for harleys, it will work well for all motorcycles. The book is easy to understand for everyone. The tips on things like using a ball point pen to bleed brake lines, is priceless. The only drawback to the book is, its not longer! Love IT!

Full color pictures illustrate projects extremely well

On: 2000-02-24

This is the one book to buy if you want to start spinning wrenches on your Evo Harley. The book is very up-to date--even recommending using a Twin Cam oil filter for Softails for screening out finer particles. The section on de-federalizing your CV carb is worth the price of the book alone; as is the advice for a "five-quart" oil change. The book is very easily understood with its color photographs on every single page. I only wish there were more of them, since some of the projects could use greater specifc detail.

GREAT ACCENT TO YOUR FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL

On: 1999-05-19

FINALLY A BOOK THAT TAKES OUT ALOT OF THE GUESS WORK THE FACTORY MANUAL LEAVES US WITH. GREAT SHORT CUTS AND TIPS TO GET THE JOB OR UPGRADE DONE FAST AND RIGHT. THIS BOOK IS WELL WRITTEN IN LAYMENS TERMS, FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH GREAT COLOR AND CLOSE UPS. KIP TELLS YOU THINGS THE FACTORY "FORGETS" TO TELL YOU. IF YOU LIKE TO WORK ON YOUR HARLEY AS PART OF THE PLEASURE, IT WILL BE A GREAT PLEASURE TO READ THIS BOOK. THANKS KIP, GREAT JOB

Excellent Book. Glossy pages and color Photos

On: 1999-04-21

Excellent book on maintaining your Harley. Ive owned Harleys for ten years and have done my own work; but I thought I knew it all. The book has glossy pages and clear color photos. Its hard to believe the cost of the book in material to print is less than 20 bucks. I didnt give a 5-star because coverage of advanced topics such as a cam change is an overview. Theres more to changing a cam than whats presented in the book or the service manual. Also, there is a handy reference table of all sorts of data. The book covers design changes of the Evolution engine which I found very interesting. So if you have a older Evo bike you might want to start there.

Well written and informative!

On: 1999-02-08

Other manuals on Harleys have been disappointing. But this one is very well done. Color photos are great. This book not only explains what to do to get more performance out of your Evo motor, but what the results will be. Very well done!

This is the "Dummy's Guide to Repair Evos"

On: 1998-12-22

Most of the people I ride with have "Shovelheads", and dont know about the Evos. This book gives you step by step instructions for many everyday maintenance procedures. I dont "turn a wrench" for a living, but with this book I can do most of the work on my Road King at home, and not have to pay $75.00 an hour labor costs!!! Thanks Mr. Woodring for finally giving us back yard mechanics a well illustrated, and simple instruction manuel.

This is the "Dummy's Guide to Repair Evos"

On: 1998-12-21

Most of the people I ride with have "Shovelheads", and dont know about the Evos. This book gives you step by step instructions for many everyday maintenance procedures. I dont "turn a wrench" for a living, but with this book I can do most of the work on my Road King at home, and not have to pay $75.00 an hour labor costs!!! Thanks Mr. Woodring for finally giving us back yard mechanics a well illustrated, and simple instruction manuel.

101 Harley-Davidson Performance Projects Delivers!

On: 1998-12-18

Kip Woodrings 101 Performance Projects is an easy to read manual for any Big Twin owner who wants to take an active role in his HOGs performance. The reference guide in the back is a big plus, with real numbers and people to answer real questions. I highly recommend this book to any owner who wants to be proactive with the inner workings of their bike.

101 Harley-Davidson Performance Projects Delivers!

On: 1998-12-17

Kip Woodrings 101 Performance Projects is an easy to read manual for any Big Twin owner who wants to take an active role in his HOGs performance. The reference guide in the back is a big plus, with real numbers and people to answer real questions. I highly recommend this book to any owner who wants to be proactive with the inner workings of their bike.

Well organized with excellent color photo illustrations.

On: 1998-12-10

I was impressed with the detailed compilation of tools suggested to have in your garage but more specifically that they are individually detailed for each project.

I was also impressed with the evaluation of each project in terms of time and cost along with the sidebars explaining alternatives to consider while you are in the middle of a particular project.

It even includes dyno tests results comparing various similar products, and much more...

I wish this book was on the market two years ago before I paid to have done on my bike much of whats described within its covers. Now I realize I could have done most of work myself.

Just performing ONE project will save you more in professional labor costs than youll pay for this book.

If you own a scoot with an EVO engine and you like to tinker, this book must be added to your garage library.