Review of 101 Sportbike Performance Projects (Motorbooks Workshop)

101 Sportbike Performance Projects (Motorbooks Workshop)
Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 7
More Information

Just what I was looking for.

On: 2009-12-19

I was looking for a book that was geared toward the sport bike set that included general maintenance and some projects that arent out of reach of the mediocre mechanic. I dont think there is a perfect book out there for any one enthusiast, but I feel this one is general enough to keep you on track, avoid a few pitfalls, and give you enough confidence to save you untold money in the long run.

Full of ideas and inspiration

On: 2007-03-23

I purchased this book along with Sportbike Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop). This book (101 Sportbike Performance Projects) is a much simpler book but one I find myself going back to time and again. It is full of easy how-tos for things I have been thinking about doing to my bike for ages but didnt really know where to start.

Since reading this book I have had the confidence to completely disassemble my forks and install new springs and valves. I also have a list of things to try next. It is written to cover all sportbikes so will need to be read alongside your bikes specific manual. If you love your bike and have always wanted to muck around on it in the garage on wet days or start improving the handling etc., get this book.

Great reference for your motorcycling library

On: 2005-11-07

This is a nice book to complement your owners manual. Ive already gotten my moneys worth after completing two of the projects: bleeding the brakes and flushing the radiator. While this is basic maintenance, the owners manual doesnt really detail either of these projects (or recommends that you get the dealer to do it, which really isnt necessary because the author does a good job of describing the tasks). I also like that many of the projects are for mods you would make to a "track" bike, like safety wiring and some of the advanced suspension descriptions. Nice book, highly recommended for your library of motorcycle literature.

Literate++ BikeTech Baedeker

On: 2005-08-12

Mr. Brasfield has succeded in writing an encyclopedia of 21st-century sportbike technology with both linguistic aplomb and humor. Geared toward the in-line fours, most every project and comment has some application for other configurations as well (like my 00 SuperHawk, e.g.). The mods go way beyond anything Id fiddle with since: a)Im 58 and have five machines to tworple with, and; b)the VTR is already too danged fast and hurts my wrists after 30 minutes. Although no substitute for a shop manual (as the author concedes), the tips and photos are most appropriate throughout. Just order it.

Useful

On: 2005-08-02

I read this book cover to cover, and remained interested throughout.

It covers a wide variety of topics - just about everything you want, and a few you dont, including how to straighten a wheel (simple answer - get someone else to do it).

Some of the content isnt explained enough - like what bike to do this on, where to get special tools, etc. Also, the info on fiberglass repair isnt quite correct - you need to fiberglass both sides of the repair, not just the inside as instructed.

All in all, great book, great pictures, well written.

Good Way to Get Started In Your Own Maintenance

On: 2005-02-20

Here are 101 projects that can and may need to be performed on your SportsBike. These vary from the very simple such as making a pre-ride check to bodywork repair after a less than successful ride. The projects are broken down into seven categories:

General Maintenance
Brakes
Wheels and Tires
Suspension
Chassis
Engine
Crash Protection

Most of the projects take only an hour or two and are well described and well interested. This book is aimed at the beginner. It starts with a description of the most basic tools, and includes useful little hints like marking your most used sockets with a band of red tape to make them easier to find.

Clearly the author knows sportbikes, and further he is able to convey this knowledge to the reader.

WOW

On: 2004-12-03

Everything you would ever want to do to your sportbike you can find in this book. I cant tell you how many times Ive wanted to do some of this stuff to my Gixxer and didnt know where to start.
Good photos, good info, and he explains things in general terms so no matter what bike you have or what aftermarket brand youre using, you can figure it out.
What a resource!