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Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest
A world-recognized expert in the science of vehicle dynamics, Dr.
Thomas Gillespie has created an ideal reference book that has been
used by engineers for 30 years, ranging from an introduction to the
subject at the university level to a common sight on the desks of
engineers throughout the world. As with the original printing,
Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition, strives to find
a middle ground by balancing the need to provide detailed
conceptual explanations of the engineering principles involved in
the dynamics of ground vehicles with equations and example problems
that clearly and concisely demonstrate how to apply such
principles. A study of this book will ensure that the reader comes
away with a solid foundation and is prepared to discuss the subject
in detail. Ideal as much for a first course in vehicle dynamics as
it is a professional reference, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics,
Revised Edition, maintains the tradition of the original by being
easy to read and while receiving updates throughout in the form of
modernized graphics and improved readability.
Back in print! The full history of the popular Triumph Tiger Cub
motorcycle. This ultimate reference source book covers every aspect
of these machines, including 22 detailed model profiles, delivery
details, technical design specifications, military, police and
competition bikes, plus the full story behind the model's
production run. Now back in print after a long absence, this
Classic Reprint from Veloce is a must have for all Triumph Tiger
Cub owners and enthusiasts.
FLST (1986-1990), FLSTC (1987-1993, 1993 HDI, 1994-1999), FLSTF
(1990-1993, 1993 HDI, 1997-1999), FLSTN (1993, 1993 HDI,
1994-1996), FLSTS (1993,1997-1999), FXST (1984-1990, 1999), FXSTB
(1999), FXSTC (1985-1999), FXSTF (1993-1996), FXSTS (1988-1999),
FXS
Information on routine servicing and repair for the DIY mechanic,
with tasks described in a step-by-step sequence.
Accident reconstruction utilizes principles of physics and
empirical data to analyze the physical, electronic, video, audio,
and testimonial evidence from a crash, to determine how and why the
crash occurred, how the crash could have been avoided, or to
determine whose description of the crash is most accurate. This
process draws together aspects of mathematics, physics,
engineering, materials science, human factors, and psychology, and
combines analytical models with empirical test data. Different
types of crashes produce different types of evidence and call for
different analysis methods. Still, the basic philosophical approach
of the reconstructionist is the same from crash type to crash type,
as are the physical principles that are brought to bear on the
analysis. This book covers a basic approach to accident
reconstruction, including the underlying physical principles that
are used, then details how this approach and the principles are
applied when reconstructing motorcycle crashes. This second edition
of Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction presents a thorough,
systematic, and scientific overview of the available methods for
reconstructing motorcycle crashes. This new edition contains:
Additional theoretical models, examples, case studies, and test
data. An updated bibliography incorporating the newest studies in
the field. Expanded coverage of the braking capabilities of
motorcyclists. Updated, refined, and expanded discussion of the
decelerations of motorcycles sliding on the ground. A thoroughly
rewritten and expanded discussion of motorcycle impacts with
passenger vehicles. Updated coefficients of restitution for
collisions between motorcycles and cars. A new and expanded
discussion of using passenger car EDR data in motorcycle accident
reconstruction. A new section covering recently published research
on post-collision frozen speedometer readings on motorcycles. A new
section on motorcycle interactions with potholes, roadway
deterioration, and debris and expanded coverage of motorcycle
falls. This second edition of Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction is
a must-have title for accident reconstructionists, forensic
engineers, and all interested in understanding why and how
motorcycle crashes occur.
Bobbers are the hottest style in the custom bike market, and now
you can afford one without paying a fortune! All you need to make a
killer custom bike is a set of tools, a little know-how, and
imagination and creative vision. Despite the rise of high-priced
Gucci cycles, the true custom bike is still affordable, and can be
built by you on a budget - and cheaper than buying a new one! Jose
de Miguel is an experienced motorcycle custom builder, and in
clear, simple, easy to follow terms, he shows readers how to turn
odds and ends into one-off motorcycle parts and turn a cheap,
run-of-the mill custom bike into a drop-dead show stopper! Clear
and straightforward instructions are given, along with full
illustrations of the projects, showing how any owner with
rudimentary skills, a basic tool kit, a little resourcefulness, and
- perhaps more importantly - a lot of imagination can build the
Bobber of their dreams...and all on a budget!
Complete coverage for your Honda CBR600F4 Fours from 1999 to 2006:
--Routine Maintenance and servicing --Tune-up procedures --Engine,
clutch and transmission repair --Cooling system --Fuel and exhaust
--Ignition and electrical systems --Brakes, wheels and tires
--Steering, suspension and final drive --Frame and bodywork
--Wiring diagrams --Reference Section With a Haynes manual, you can
do it yourselfa?A]from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes
writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. We
learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier
and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and hundreds
of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a
pro, you can save big with Haynes! Step-by-step procedures
--Easy-to-follow photos --Complete troubleshooting section
--Valuable short cuts --Color spark plug diagnosis
London Transport's Country Buses provided services in the outer
London area and part of the Home Counties extending to an
approximate 25 mile radius from central London. Upon its formation
in 1933 the London Passenger Transport Board faced the task of
acquiring many independent operators in the Country area,
restructuring the route network and dealing with the great variety
of vehicle types. In the following years London Transport designed
a range of new buses for these services and built a number of
well-equipped garages. The Second World War saw a vast expansion of
services with many new routes serving the needs of war workers.
After the war a start was made in replacing the war weary fleet,
and a number of new routes in rural areas were established. This
first volume of the book tells the story from the origins of the
Country area in the early 1920s until the end of 1949.
Turbocharging is the time-proven way to get more power out of an
engine, especially smaller ones. With fuel prices increasing, its
something more and more tuners need to know about. This is the book
to turn to.The definitive resource on turbocharging--from ignition
to intercooler, exhaust to EMS--this book tells you all you need to
know, whether youre planning a scratch-built turbo engine,
converting a non-turbo motor, or troubleshooting OEM turbo
equipment. There's even a chapter for turbocharging diesel
engines.Author Jeff Hartman offers thorough, clear, and useful
information on every aspect of turbocharging. And, after discussing
the components and processes in general terms, he presents a number
of case studies that complete the picture, providing a real-world
understanding of how these modifications actually work.
A facsimile edition of Bradshaw's fascinating guide to Europe's
rail network. Bradshaw's descriptive railway handbook of Europe was
originally published in 1913 and was the inspiration behind Michael
Portillo's BBC television series 'Great Continental Railway
Journeys'. It is divided into three sections: timetables for
services covering the continent; short guides to the best places to
see and to stay in each city; and a wealth of advertisements and
ephemeral materials concerning hotels, restaurants and services
that might be required by the early twentieth century rail
traveller. This beautifully illustrated facsimile edition offers a
fascinating glimpse of Europe and of a transport network that was
shortly devastated by the greatest war the world had ever seen.
Today, Sussex is best-known to railway aficionados as the home of
the Bluebell Line, Great Britain's first preserved standard gauge
passenger-carrying railway, but at one time the sound of steam
could be heard across the county. Many main line routes had been
electrified in the 1930s but only the passenger services were
affected and, well into the BR era, steam traction continued
unchallenged on a variety of tasks, ranging from Bulleid Pacifics
on long distance inter-regional expresses to diminutive LBSCR
'Terriers' pottering around on menial shunting duties. Some
distinctive designs, such as the elegant Billinton K Class
'Moguls', were closely associated with Sussex and gave the county a
special identity. Using some of the most evocative images available
this album vividly recalls the closing years of steam in this
much-loved county.
America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore
& Ohio line--the first American railroad--in the 1830s sparked
a national revolution in the way that people lived thanks to the
speed and convenience of train travel. Promoted by visionaries and
built through heroic effort, the American railroad network was
bigger in every sense than Europe's, and facilitated everything
from long-distance travel to commuting and transporting goods to
waging war. It united far-flung parts of the country, boosted
economic development, and was the catalyst for America's rise to
world-power status.
Every American town, great or small, aspired to be connected to
a railroad and by the turn of the century, almost every American
lived within easy access of a station. By the early 1900s, the
United States was covered in a latticework of more than 200,000
miles of railroad track and a series of magisterial termini, all
built and controlled by the biggest corporations in the land. The
railroads dominated the American landscape for more than a hundred
years but by the middle of the twentieth century, the automobile,
the truck, and the airplane had eclipsed the railroads and the
nation started to forget them.
In "The Great Railroad Revolution," renowned railroad expert
Christian Wolmar tells the extraordinary story of the rise and the
fall of the greatest of all American endeavors, and argues that the
time has come for America to reclaim and celebrate its
often-overlooked rail heritage.
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