The book is the fruit of hands-on experience gained in the workshop as
well as knowledge gleaned over years of consulting books, manufacturers'
manuals and specialist magazines by one of the leading technical
journalists in the sector, Massimo Clarke. It is intended as an
easy-to-read guide with clear, precise contents regarding the
restoration of classic bikes, with attention being focused not on
pre-war models but those from the 1960s and '70s, those on which we
still work most frequently today.
All aspects of restoration are dealt with special reference to
mechanical work on the engines and the chassis components, those which
enthusiasts can do themselves in their own garages, using tools that are
easy to find at reasonable costs. The book is enhanced by an in-depth
examination of the reassembly of the crankcase and two chapters
dedicated to the final drive and the spark plugs. A guide of fundamental
importance for those who want to "get their hands dirty" around their
classic bikes.