Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by the world's most popular suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to both professional and weekend mechanics alike. This step-by-step, fully illustrated guide shows how anyone can make their bike handle like a pros, and how any rider - street, dirt, or racetrack - can improve their performance.Paul Thede runs the highly successful and popular Race Tech Suspension Seminar, and brings all his knowledge to bear in this book. From clearly explaining the three forces of suspension to make an accurate assessment of the state of your suspension; thorough testing procedures that gauge how well you are improving the suspension and your riding ability; even the art of chassis geometry for riding perfectionists, this book employs step-by-step photographs that show the disassembling and reassembling projects for forks and shocks for optimum performance. The book even provides detailed troubleshooting guides for dirt, street, and supermoto - promising a solution to virtually any handling problem and increased performance.

About the Author

Lee Parks is the author of Total Control, the best-selling riding skills book for motorcyclists, and widely regarded as a bible for motorcycle riders.

Reviews

"Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible provides a clear understanding of the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. Paul Thede explains it all in this book. The book provides step-by-step photos of suspension disassembly and assembly as well as detailed troubleshooting for dirt, street, and supermoto - promising a solution to virtually any handling problem." - "Sport Rider" ..".a comprehensive book about one of the most misunderstood aspects of motorcycle performance - suspension. It explains the art and science of suspension tuning and set up in easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions and explanations. It is stuffed with photos and illustrations that clarify the already well-written text." - "Cycle News" "This is a highly detailed technical discussion about motorcycle suspension systems, components and operation with superb illustrations and photographs. This book could easily be used for a Master's degree course on the subject. One thing's for sure: it is ab