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Overview
MODERN MOTORCYCLE TECHNOLOGY, Third Edition, provides an in-depth, visually rich guide to the internal and external workings of today’s motorcycles. The book begins with an overview of motorcycle technology, including the history of the motorcycle and the current state of the industry. Coverage then progresses to safety measures, engine operation, internal combustion engines (two-stroke and four-stroke), electrical fundamentals, motorcycle maintenance, and troubleshooting. Thoroughly updated, the Third Edition includes the latest motorcycle models and technology from today’s top manufacturers, as well as additional material on topics such as fuel injection, suspension systems, and electronics. An expanded suite of supplementary teaching and learning tools includes a hands-on Student Skill Guide and electronic instructor’s resources. Now better than ever, this trusted guide is ideal for anyone seeking the knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s motorcycle technology field.
- The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated with current, technically accurate information on modern technology from leading motorcycle manufacturers, making this trusted resource ideal for students preparing to enter today’s motorcycle technology field.
- New and revised coverage of key topics throughout the text includes additional material on fuel management systems and engine technology, as well as fully updated information on the latest offerings in today’s suspension systems, ensuring students will have the depth and breadth of knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.
- A new, complete instructor resources package includes a variety of valuable electronic tools to help you plan and deliver an effective course, including chapter presentations in PowerPoint®, chapter test banks powered by Cognero®, and an image gallery that includes electronic images from the text.
- The text’s vast collection of vivid, full-color images is now even larger and better, with dozens of updated illustrations and all-new photographs that make it easier than ever for visual learners to grasp key concepts quickly and confidently apply what they learn.
- Chapters devoted specifically to maintenance and troubleshooting build on previous material and provide a solid foundation to help students apply their knowledge and skills to diagnose, repair, and service motorcycles.
- To complement the author’s industry expertise and clear, concise writing style, nearly 1,000 full-color photos, useful diagrams, and detailed illustrations help bring key concepts to life and provide outstanding support for visual learners.
- Summaries and review questions at the end of each chapter highlight and reinforce critical information, allowing students to assess their learning and focus on key areas for further study.
- The ancillary Student Skill Guide provides students with hands-on activities to help them put theory into practice and hone essential real-world skills.
2. Safety First.
3. Tools.
4. Measuring Systems, Fasteners, and Thread Repair.
5. Introduction to Basic Engine Operation and Configurations.
6. Internal Combustion Engines.
7. Lubrication and Cooling Systems.
8. Fuel and Engine Management Systems.
9. Drives, Clutches, and Transmissions.
10. Two-Stroke Engine Top-End Inspection.
11. Two-Stroke Engine Lower-End Inspection.
12. Four-Stroke Engine Top-End Inspection.
13. Four-Stroke Engine Lower-End Inspection.
14. Electrical Fundamentals.
15. Motorcycle Charging Systems and DC Circuits.
16. Ignition and Electric Starting Systems.
17. Frames and Suspension.
18. Brakes, Wheels, and Tires.
19. Motorcycle Maintenance and Emission Controls.
20. Motorcycle Troubleshooting.
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- ISBN-10: 0357671104
- ISBN-13: 9780357671108
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- ISBN-10: 1305497481
- ISBN-13: 9781305497481
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- ISBN-10: 1337223921
- ISBN-13: 9781337223928
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Cengage provides a range of supplements that are updated in coordination with the main title selection. For more information about these supplements, contact your Learning Consultant.
FOR INSTRUCTORS
Student Skill Guide for Adbo's Modern Motorcycle Technology, 3rd
ISBN: 9781305497481
The Student Skill Guide is designed to reinforce students’ comprehension of the core textbook material, and to guide them through inspection, diagnostic and service/repair procedures in the lab. Each Skill Guide chapter is related to the content in the respective chapter in Modern Motorcycle Technology. The chapters include theory-based Shop Assignments and performance-based Job Sheets: The Shop Assignments are knowledge assessments that can be completed in the classroom, shop, or as homework assignments, while the Job Sheets offer step-by-step guidelines, checkpoints, and questions, for hands-on maintenance and repair activities.
FOR STUDENTS
Student Skill Guide for Adbo's Modern Motorcycle Technology, 3rd
ISBN: 9781305497481
The Student Skill Guide is designed to reinforce students’ comprehension of the core textbook material, and to guide them through inspection, diagnostic and service/repair procedures in the lab. Each Skill Guide chapter is related to the content in the respective chapter in Modern Motorcycle Technology. The chapters include theory-based Shop Assignments and performance-based Job Sheets: The Shop Assignments are knowledge assessments that can be completed in the classroom, shop, or as homework assignments, while the Job Sheets offer step-by-step guidelines, checkpoints, and questions, for hands-on maintenance and repair activities.