Peter Henshaw - How your motorcycle works

How your motorcycle works

Your guide to the components & systems of modern motorcycles

Peter Henshaw

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Caring for your car

How to maintain & service your car

Trevor Fry

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845845-01-8

Print ISBN - 978-1-845843-96-0

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Caring for your scooter

How to maintain & service your 49cc to 125cc twist & go scooter

Trevor Fry

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845844-97-4

Print ISBN - 978-1-845840-95-2

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Caring for your bicycle

Your expert guide to keeping your bicycle in tip-top condition

Peter Henshaw

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845845-42-1

Print ISBN - 978-1-845844-77-6

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Caring for your cars bodywork and interior

Simon Nixon

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845845-43-8

Print ISBN - 978-1-845843-88-5

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How your car works

Your guide to the components & systems of modern cars, including hybrid & electric vehicles

Arvid Linde

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845845-00-1

Print ISBN - 978-1-845843-90-8

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How your motorcycle works

Peter Henshaw

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845845-37-7

Print ISBN - 9781845844943

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Motorcycles

A first-time buyers guide

Peter Henshaw

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845846-58-9

Print ISBN - 9781845844950

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Motorhomes

A first-time-buyers guide

Trevor Fry

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845845-40-7

Print ISBN - 9781845844493

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Selling your car

How to make your car look great and how to sell it fast

Nigel Knight

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845845-39-1

Print ISBN - 9781845844509

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Pass the MoT test!

How to check & prepare your car for the annual MoT test

Mark Paxton

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845845-44-5

Print ISBN - 9781845844745

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Simple fixes for your car

How to do small jobs for yourself and save money

Carl Collins

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845846-61-9

Print ISBN - 9781845845186

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First aid for your car

Your expert guide to common problems & how to fix them

Carl Collins

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845846-60-2

Print ISBN - 9781845845193

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The Essential Drivers Handbook

What to do in the event of an accident, roadside first-aid, safety tips for lone drivers & much more

Bruce Grant-Braham

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845846-59-6

Print ISBN - 9781845845322

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The Efficient Drivers Handbook

Your guide to fuel efficient driving techniques and car choice

Dave Moss

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845844-99-8

Print ISBN - 978-1-845843-51-9

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Electric Cars The Future is Now!

Your guide to the cars you can buy now and what the future holds

Arvid Linde

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845844-98-1

Print ISBN - 978-1-845843-10-6

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Dogs on wheels

Travelling with your canine companion

Norm Mort

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845846-62-6

Print ISBN - 9781845843793

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Walking the dog

Motorway walks for drivers and dogs

Lezli Rees

eBook ISBN - 978-1-845845-52-0

Print ISBN - 9781845841027

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Motorway Walks and Breaks

Mobile App

For iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.

Anyone who drives on the motorways of England, Scotland and Wales will benefit from this guide to walks within 5 miles of motorway exits. All of the UK is covered, from Exeter to Perth and Swansea to Canterbury.

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This publication has been produced on behalf of RAC by Veloce Publishing Ltd. The views and the opinions expressed by the author are entirely his own, and do not necessarily reflect those of RAC. New automotive technology is constantly emerging; the information in this book reflects the status quo at the date of publication.

First printed in paperback format in January 2012.

First published in ebook format August 2012 by Veloce Publishing Limited, Veloce House, Parkway Farm Business Park, Middle Farm Way, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3AR, England Fax 01305 250479 e-mail .

Ebook edition ISBN: 978-1-845845-37-7

Paperback edition ISBN: 978-1-845844-94-3

Peter Henshaw and Veloce Publishing 2013. All rights reserved. With the exception of quoting brief passages for the purpose of review, no part of this publication may be recorded, reproduced or transmitted by any means, including photocopying, without the written permission of Veloce Publishing Ltd. Throughout this book logos, model names and designations, etc, have been used for the purposes of identification, illustration and decoration. Such names are the property of the trademark holder as this is not an official publication.

Made under licence from RAC Motoring Services. The RAC logo is the registered trade mark of RAC Motoring Services.

Readers with ideas for automotive books, or books on other transport or related hobby subjects, are invited to write to the editorial director of Veloce Publishing at the above address.

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Introduction & acknowledgments

The modern motorcycle is a triumph of affordable technology crammed into a very small space. Considering that it costs about half as much as an equivalent car (and lets compare like with like, because an ElectraGlide cannot be compared to a Ford Focus), this achievement really comes into focus.

Bikes have often lagged behind cars in their technology, but more recently theyve done a lot of catching up, with features like ABS, traction control and digital fuel injection/engine management all becoming commonplace on two wheels. Its a far cry from the motorcycling of a few decades ago, when intensive maintenance and roadside tinkering was all part of the experience. These days (chain drives apart) the average modern bike should not need any attention between servicing, though its a wise rider who keeps a regular eye on tyre and brake pad wear, and oil level.