Everything you need to know about Honda, Piaggio, Vespa and Yamaha scooters including maintenance, repairs and helpful hints and tips that give you inside information that every scooter owner needs.

--A guide to servicing and routine maintenance
--Engine, transmission, fuel and ignition system repairs
--Braking, suspension, steering and bodywork repairs
--Haynes Hints and Tool tips give you inside information
--Difficulty ratings grade all tasks by experience level
--Fault finding and electrical testing made easy

Essential information on how to use tools, fabricate components from metal and plastic, and tackle common motorcycle repairs

--Workshop design and safety
--How to use common and specialist tools
--Over 750 photographs and illustrations
--How to use measuring equipment, testers and gauges
--Thread and fastener types explained in detail
--Metals and plastics used in motorcycle manufacture
--Information on fuels, lubricants, chemicals and sealants

From basic electrical theory to complex electronic systems, this manual meets the needs of the professional and amateur technician

--Ignition and combustion explained
--Spark plug types and construction
--Ignition: Magnetos, coil and battery, CDI, transistor and digital
--Fuel injection and engine management
--Alternators, DC generators and starters
--Batteries
--Lighting and signaling
--Braking and traction control systems
--Electrical fault finding
--Practical testing and test equipment

The workings of the modern motorcycle and scooter fully explained, from basic principles to current designs

--Gas flow
--Fuel and combustion chemistry
--Carburetor construction and overhaul
--Fuel injection theory, adjustments and settings
--Fuel pumps, sensors, catalytic converters
--Intake and exhaust systems
--Variable geometry
--Turbochargers and superchargers
--Special fuels
--Fault finding
--Testing and tuning
--Glossary of technical terms

The workings of the modern motorcycle and scooter fully explained, from basic principles to current designs

--Engine cycles and layouts
--Carburetors and fuel injection
--Ignition systems
--Clutches, gearbox and final drive systems
--Engine lubrication and cooling
--Wheel and tire construction
--Braking systems
--Suspension and steering
--Frame designs and handling
--Electrical systems

Servicing and minor repairs for all motorcycles and scooters

--Tools, testing and measuring equipment, oils and workshop equipment
--Using a service schedule and keeping records
--Engine: Oil and filter, valve clearances, compression test, air and fuel filters, carburetor balance, coolant, spark plugs, clutch and exhaust system
--Chassis: Chain, sprockets, tires, disc brakes, drum brakes, wheel bearings, front forks, steering head bearings, rear shock, handlebars, swinging arm bearings, cables, footrests, stands and bodywork.
--Electrics: batter, fuses, bulbs, horn, switches and wiring
--Accessories: twin horns, fork gaiters, top box and drive chain oiler

This manual contains essential information on how to improve upon the standard bike and give it an individual identity. Practical advice, accompanied by photographic step-by-step procedures, for customizing popular superbikes.

This book contains essential information on the customization of popular superbikes including the following topics:
--Power commanders
--Uprated suspension
--Chain and sprockets
--Tires and wheels
--Gear indicators
--Braided hoses
--Bulbs & LEDs
--Exhaust cans
--Engine casings
--Rear sets
--Filters, screens, huggers, undertrays and wavy discs
--Gearing mods
--Crash protectors
--Steering dampers
--Transfers & decals