Table of Contents

Preface

Section I

Chapter 1 - Introduction

• Overview of This Book
• Your Service Manual
• How a Motorcycles Engine Works

Chapter 2 - Compression

• Overview of Compression
• The Compression Test
• Troubleshooting Compression
• Two Stroke Motors
• Oil Test
• Four Stroke Motors
• Oil Test
• Valve Adjustment on Four Strokes That Have Low Compression
• On The Oil Test
• Oil/Gas Start Technique
• Hot/Cold Start Technique

Chapter 3 - Spark

• Overview on Spark
• How To Do a Spark Test
• Overview on Ignition Systems
• Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring & Components
• The 80/20 Rule
• The Rotating Magnet Coil

Section II

Chapter 4 - Points Ignition Systems

• Overview of Battery-Fired Ignition Systems With Points
• How The Battery-Fired Ignition System With Points Works
• Variations on the Battery-Fired Ignition System With Points
• Troubleshooting the Battery-Fired Ignition System With Points
• Timing the Battery-Fired Ignition System With Points
• Overview of the Magneto Points Ignition System
• Troubleshooting the Magneto Points Ignition System
• Timing the Magneto Points Ignition System

Chapter 5 - Electronic Ignition Systems

• Overview of Electronic Ignition
• Overview of the Transistorized Pointless Ignition System (T.P.I.)
• Troubleshooting the Transistorized Pointless Ignition System (T.P.I.)
• Overview of the Battery-Fired C.D.I. System
• Troubleshooting the Battery-Fired C.D.I. System
• Overview of the Magneto C.D.I. Ignition System
• Troubleshooting the Magneto C.D.I. Ignition System

Chapter 6 - Fuel Systems

• Overview of the Fuel System
• EPA Lean
• Troubleshooting the Fuel System
• Overview on Carburetor Rebuild
• Overview on Carburetor Flush
• How to Flush Your Carburetors
• Rebuilding Your Carburetors Step By Step
• Overview of Relining a Fuel Tank
• What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Tank Relining
• How To Reline Your Fuel Tank Step By Step
• Using the Kreem 3 Part Reliner Kit

Section III

Chapter 7 - Things That Go Bad From Setting & How To Fix Them

• The Battery
• The Fuel
• Brakes
• Shoe Brakes
• The Points
• Switches
• Light Bulbs
• Bearings
• Seals
• The Rings
• Clutch Lockup
• Tires
• Cables
• Rubber Things

Chapter 8 - Battery Charging Systems

• The Battery
• Battery Maintenance
• Overview of Battery Charging System
• The Single Phase/Half Phase (Magneto) System
• The Three Phase Alternating Charging System
• Troubleshooting the Single Phase/Half Phase Magneto Battery
• Charging System
• Troubleshooting the Three Phase Alternator Charging System

Chapter 9 - Electric Starter Systems

• Overview of Electric Starter System
• Troubleshooting the Starter System

Chapter 10 - Tune & Service

• Overview of Tune & Service
• How To Do a Tune & Service
• Four Stroke Motor Tune-ups
• Two Stroke Motor Tune-ups
• Motorcycle Safety Check
• The Safety Test
• Setting Up & Synchronizing The Carbs
• Carburetor Power Test

Chapter 11

• The Land of Experimentation

Chapter 12 - The Trade Secrets

• Getting the Parts
• The Tools
• Winterizing Your Motorcycle
• Proper Startup & Shutdown
• The Secret to Keeping Your Motorcycle Running
• Conclusion

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