Most social science studies on automobility have focused on the production, usage, identity construction and aesthetic improvements of personal means of transportation. What happens if we shift the focus to the labour, knowledge and social relations that go into the unavoidable moments of maintenance and repair? Taking motorcycling in Romania as an ethnographic entry point, this book documents how bikers handle the inevitable moment of malfunction and breakdown. Using both mobile and sedentary research methods, the book describes the joys and troubles experienced by amateur mechanics, professional mechanics and untechnical male and females when fixing bikes.

Most social science studies on automobility have focused on the production, usage, identity construction and aesthetic improvements of personal means of transportation. What happens if we shift the focus to the labour, knowledge and social relations that go into the unavoidable moments of maintenance and repair? Taking motorcycling in Romania as an ethnographic entry point, this book documents how bikers handle the inevitable moments of malfunction and breakdown. Using both mobile and sedentary research methods, the book describes the joys and troubles experienced by amateur mechanics, professional mechanics and untechnical men and women when fixing bikes.

From Wolfgang Publications this book covers all the skills needed to do basic maintenance and repairs on your Milwaukee -based V-twin powered motorcycle. From adjusting the clutch to installing brake pads, this book explains in both words and photos how t

The Lab Workbook for Motorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, Repair is designed to be used with the Motorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, Repair textbook. It combines review activities and practical applications that relate to the content of the textbook chapters. Questions designed to reinforce the textbook content help students review their understanding of the terms, concepts, theories, and procedures presented in each chapter. Hands-on lab activities provide an opportunity to apply and extend knowledge gained from the textbook chapters. The lab activities are designed to be completed in the motorcycle shop. These activities give the students hands-on experience performing a variety of service and repair tasks.

If your bike doesn't start and run, or run right, wouldn't it be great to know what the shops do? Well now you can, because this new book was written by the owners of a motorcycle repair shop! With over 30 years experience of working on every year, make and model of motorcycle, and after 25 years of owning and operating their own shop, Leigh & Randy Ellis literally "wrote the book" on getting your bike "up & running." This is the essential motorcycle manual! Written in easy to understand non-technical, "user-friendly" language, it's the only book of it's kind that literally walks you through the "make-run" process! With motorcycle repair shops charging what they do, this book can save you a small fortune! If you have a motorcycle that doesn't run or run right - you need this book, and if you have a motorcycle enthusiast in your life, this book would make the perfect gift! If you need one on one phone technical support, go to www.getitrunning.com