The MX & OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK 3rd Edition, is the tech bible for enthusiasts and mechanics. 225 pages of maintenance and tuning tips for late model dirt bikes featuring full-color photos and stain resistant glossy paper. This book has something for everybody, starting with the most basic information about what bike to buy and how to care for it, to the most sophisticated writings on how to rebuild and hop-up 2 & 4-stroke engines. The Tuning Tips section covers Japanese dirt bikes made from 1985 to present day. The suspension section is huge and includes information that you won't read in any dirt bike magazine or service manual. With hundreds of money-saving tips this book is well worth the delivered price of $25 but there's more, the purchase of this book from Forward Motion includes a coupon for a $50 discount on performance services.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Getting Started
Types of Dirt Biking
Evaluating Dirt Bikes
Tips on Test Riding
Where to Spend Your Money
Shopping for Rebuilding and Tuning Services
Buying a Used Dirt Bike
Selecting the Right Tools
Outfitting Your Workshop
Environmentally Conscious Methods for Cleaning Parts

Chapter 2: Basic Maintenance
Dirt Bike Cleaning Techniques
Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids
Air Intake System
Spark Plug Basics
The Throttle
Chain and Sprocket Basics
Cooling System
Clutch Repair
Electrical and Ignition Systems
Fitting Aluminum Handlebars
Fitting Radiator Guard and Tank Stickers
Fitting Seat Covers and Foam
Race Day Preparations

Chapter 3: Transforming Your MX Bike
Converting Your MX Bike or Dual-Sport Bike for Off-Road Riding
Converting Your MX Bike for DTX or Supermoto Racing

Chapter 4: Suspension and Chassis
Baseline Settings
Cartridge Fork Service and Tuning
Rear Shock Servicing
Video Suspension Tuning
Frame Care
Linkage Service
Suspension Terminology

Chapter 5: Carburetor Tuning
The Difference Between Two-Stroke and Four-Stroke Carburetors
Identification Guide to Popular Carb Types
Carburetor Parts and Function
Basic Carb Service
Mechanical Problems
Jetting Shouldn't Be Scary!
Fuel and Oil Mixture Ratios
Tuning Gauges

Chapter 6: Two-Stroke Top-End Rebuilding
Before You Start
Maintenance and Inspection
The Piston
Cylinder and Exhaust Valve Cleaning Tips
Big Bore Kits
Troubleshooting Piston Failures
Two-Stroke Exhaust Valves
Exhaust Valve Tips and Tuning

Chapter 7: Two-Stroke Lower-End Rebuilding
The Right Tools
Electrical System Disassembly and Inspection
Clutch Disassembly and Inspection
Shifter, Kick Starter, and Primary Gear Disassembly and Inspection
Splitting the Crankcases
Transmission Disassembly and Inspection
Crankshaft Removal and Inspection
Bearing Removal and Installation
Crankshaft Installation
Assembling the Crankcases
Breaking in a New Bottom End
Crankshaft Repair

Chapter 8: Two-Stroke Engines
Two-Stroke Principles
How to Choose a Powerband
Tuning Guide to Performance Modifications
Engine Management Systems
Performance Machining Tools and Techniques

Chapter 9: Four-Stroke Engines
Leak-Down Testing
Common Problems
Four-Stroke Top-End Rebuilding

Chapter 10: Wheels, Tires, and Brakes
How to Fix Wheels
Wheel Bearing Repair
Tires
Brake Systems

Chapter 11: Tuning Tips for Honda Dirt Bikes
1990-2004 Honda CR80/85
2000-2003 Honda CR125
1998-1999 Honda CR125
1992-1997 Honda CR125
1985-1989 Honda CR125
2002-2004 Honda CR250
1997-2001 Honda CR250
1992-1996 Honda CR250
1990-1991 Honda CR250
2002-2004 Honda CRF450
1990-2001 Honda CR500
1985-1989 Honda CR250 and CR500
Honda XR Tuning

Chapter 12: Tuning Tips for Kawasaki Dirt Bikes
2000-2004 Kawasaki KX65
1990-2000 Kawasaki KX60
1998-2004 Kawasaki KX100
1994-1997 Kawasaki KX100
1998-2004 Kawasaki KX80/85
1990-1997 Kawasaki KX80
1985-1990 Kawasaki KX80 and KX100
2001-2004 Kawasaki KX125
1998-2000 Kawasaki KX125
1997 Kawasaki KX125
1993-1996 Kawasaki KX125
1992 Kawasaki KX125
1990-1991 Kawasaki KX125
1985-1989 Kawasaki KX125
1988-1989 Kawasaki KX125
2004 Kawasaki KXF250
2001-2004 Kawasaki KX250
1997-2000 Kawasaki KX250
1993-1996 Kawasaki KX250
1991-1992 Kawasaki KX250
1990 Kawasaki KX250
1985-1989 Kawasaki KX250 and KX500
1990-2004 Kawasaki KX500
1983-1996 Kawasaki KDX200

Chapter 13: Tuning Tips for Suzuki Dirt Bikes
2002-2004 Suzuki RM85
1990-2001 Suzuki RM80
1997-2004 Suzuki RM125
1990-1996 Suzuki RM125
1985-1989 Suzuki RM125
2001-2004 Suzuki RM250
1996-2000 Suzuki RM250
1993-1995 Suzuki RM250
1990-1992 Suzuki RM250
1985-1989 Suzuki RM250
1989-1999 Suzuki RMX250

Chapter 14: Tuning Tips for Yamaha Dirt Bikes
2002-2004 Yamaha YZ85
1993-2004 Yamaha YZ100 Conversion
1993-2001 Yamaha YZ80
1997-2004 Yamaha YZ125
1994-1996 Yamaha YZ125
1992-1993 Yamaha YZ125
1990-1991 Yamaha YZ125
1985-1989 Yamaha YZ125
2001-2004 Yamaha YZ250
1999-2004 Yamaha YZ250
1997-1998 Yamaha YZ250
1994 Yamaha YZ250 Cylinder and Long-Rod Kit
1992-1996 Yamaha YZ250
1991-1992 Yamaha YZ250
1985-1990 Yamaha YZ250
2003-2004 Yamaha YZF450
2000-2002 Yamaha YZF426
1998-1999 Yamaha YZF400

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