Hardback book Motorcycle Engineering by P E Irving

Hardback book Motorcycle Engineering by P E Irving

Published by Temple Press Books, 1963, Third impression (Revised)

A great read and reference for motorcycle engineers who are interested in more than the basics of vintage and classic motorcycle workings.

Motorcycle Engineering by P E Irving covers various topics in-depth, including Steering geometry, Front suspension, Rigid frames, Rear springing, manufacturing methods and materials, the Power unit, Choosing a valve layout, Head design and materials, Timing and Valve gear, The Bottom end, 2-stroke power, Ignition, Carburation, Balance and Torque reactions, Gearboxes and transmissions.

If you’re into building “Specials” then this book is a mine of information. 

Condition of the Motorcycle Engineering by P E Irving hardback book

• Fair to good. 1964. Third Impression (Revised). 326 pages.
• Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Contains black and white plates throughout.
• Pages are moderately tanned throughout.
• Boards have very mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces.
• Some bumping to corners. Visible crushing to spine ends.
• Some tanning to spine and edges.
• Brown marks to boards.

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