I want to learn MOTORCYCLES...

Stanley · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

I am suddenly interested in increasing my knowledge on motorcycles by leaps and bounds.

I want to learn how each and every part of a motorcycle works, including the ENGINE. As much as I can learn about these sitting at my home.

I can't go to a college for this, as I already am studying medicine at a college.

I read all articles in howstuffworks.com. It covers a LITTLE bit of basics, but after that I don't know what to read or how to go about this. Couldnt find much googling.

Are diff motorcycle service manuals a right place to go NOW?

Thanks for any advise.
Stan.

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

have a little look here

https://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm

also if you have got space buy a wreck of a bike for cheap and just tinker with it finding out how its put together and not actually worrying about getting it to work
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kb-zxr · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Nice one WN that will come in handy Thumbs Up

Stanley · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

god!

That was quick, and great!

Nice jump after my lil basics.

I'll do this completely and then .... well, and then what do i do? Suppose i want to have enough knowledge to make my own hybrid engine or my own chopper? Okay, okay, i know i am jumping too far now, but, just to know... For now, this site is pretty much or rather more than enough!

btw., i have got space but not the funds. I live in india, and even near-wreck bikes have a huge market, and is not that cheap to get them..

anyway, thanks again for your reply Smile

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Aikman666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Karma :

TBH i didnt know shit until i got interested in engines. But even then you can only learn so much by reading. What you want to do is get yourself a small 2-stroke engine, pull it apart and put it back together again. I done it with an old BSA D14, and i consider myself to be quite clued up on how they work (even done the timing myself Mr. Green

).....Now here i come 4 strokes! Laughing

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Nath · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

The Haynes "Motorcycle Basics" book is pretty good for covering the basic workings of most parts of the motorcycle Thumbs Up

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Teaman · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Karma :

top link

also www.howstuffworks.com

thats has more detailed flash on it
https://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine1.htm four stroke
https://science.howstuffworks.com/two-stroke1.htm two stroke

both handy websites
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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

How stuff works has a great page on the 4-stroke engine. That pretty much explained everything to me, but i've always been into bikes and cars. Just don't try and learn about 6-stroke diesels, far too much hassle...

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