Table of Contents 1. Introduction How to use this Book Safety in Motorcycle Service The Work Area (setting up shop) Tools Fasteners, Measurements and Conversions 2. Buying Your Bike Choosing the Right Bike Break-In 3. Riding Gear Riding Gear 4. Engine & Drive Train Maintenance Engine Maintenance Engine Tune-Up Clutch & Transmission Maintenance Final Drive Maintenance 5. Chassis Maintenance Wheel & Tire Maintenance Brake Maintenance Suspension Maintenance Electrical System Maintenance 6. Preparing To Ride Getting Ready for the Ride, A Pre-Ride Check Riding Math Planning a Trip Prepping to Trailer the Bike 7. Setting Up/Accessorizing the Bike Why Would you Customize your Bike? 8. Motorcycle Cleaning and Detailing Motorcycle Cleaning and Detailing 9. Basic Troubleshooting (How your Bike Works) Troubleshooting your Motorcycle or OH MY WHAT DO I DO NOW? AND HEY, HOW DOES THIS THING WORK ANYWAY Powertrain Fuel Systems Understanding and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems Suspension Brakes 10. Winter Storage Placing your Bike into Storage Removing the Bike from Storage Glossary Master Index