Chilton's Motorcycle Repair Manual

From inside the front cover of this 1238 page book: "'Chilton's Motorcycle Repair Manual' has been designed for maximum ease of use by the experienced owner or mechanic, while providing, as the same time, detailed information on basic concepts and procedures which are needed for the beginner. To accomplish this goal, a 'General Information' section is included at the back of the manual, and a novice should refer to this first before attempting the operations outlined in the individual model sections. The 'General Information' section contains all of the basic information necessary for motorcycle maintenance and tune-up, including such items as tips on lubrication, decarbonization, cable and chain care and adjustments, breaker points, ignition timing and the use of timing lights, spark plug readings, and carburetor theory and troubleshooting. Also included is an 'Engine Rebuilding' chapter which covers typical rebuilding operations such as inspection of cylinders, pistons, valves and guides, camshafts, bearings and seals, as well as providing helpful hints on engine work. While most of the information contained in 'General Information' is applicable to the great majority of motorcycles, exceptions and special cases will, of course, be noted in the individual sections. Necessary specifications are included either in the text or collected in charts at the end of the related section."