ABC OF THE MOTORCYCLE
Written by W.J. Jackman
Published by Stanton And Van Vliet Co.
in 1916
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- TRANSPORT
- MOTOR CYCLES
- ENGINEERING
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ABC OF THE MOTORCYCLE
Written by W.J. Jackman.
Stock no. 2133364
3rd.
1916.
Hardback.
Almost very good condition.
Green cloth with gilt titles. B/w illustrations. 3rd edition. Gilt title to spine has rubbed off. Bumping and wear to spine and corners. Some marks to covers. Small ink stamp to front pastedown. Foxing and grubby marks to endpapers, outer page edges and some page margins.
Front cover
Contents
- I. Inception and Evolution of the Motorcycle
- II. Vital features of the Motorcycle
- III. Motive Power - production and application
- IV. What the Carbureter Does
- V. Ignition
- VI. The Motorcycle Engine
- VII. Timing
- VIII. The Crank Case
- IX. Transmission of Power to wheels
- X. Lubrication
- XI. Road Troubles - their remedies
- XII. Pre-ignition
- XIII. Horse Power to Electric power
- XIV. Tires
- XV. Cost of operation
- XVI. Effect of Weather on Motorcycles
- XVII. Selection and Use of Machine
- XVIII. Hints on Shop Repairs
- XIX. Some Things worth Knowing
- XX. Buying a Second-hand Motor Cycle
- XXI. For People with Speed Craze
- XXII. Don't for Motorcyclists