Sportbike Performance Handbook

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Planning Power
6
Fitting the Bike
9
How Engines Work
12
Choosing a Type of Engine
36
Dyno Tuning
42
Carburetion
50
Exhaust Pipes
64
Cylinder Head and Valvetrain
69
Chassis
135
Tires
142
Wheels
150
Brakes
154
Oils
164
Fuels
171
Weight Reduction
175
Upgrading Yourself
180

Transmission Clutch and Final Drive
81
Ignition
90
The Electronic Motorcycle
95
Turbocharging Supercharging and Nitrous Oxide
103
How Suspension Works
108
Suspension Tuning
125
Horsepower Junkies Glossary
184
Performance Math
187
Suggested Reading
189
Index
192
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