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Mukwonago, Wisconsin, US
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This is a 8 1/4 X 10 1/2 inch 256 page softcover REMAINDER book. The book has some scuffing and  the corners and edges show some wear, the inside of the book is like new. 

REVIEWS: 
This informative book covers the entire spectrum of sportbike projects and is the perfect workshop companion for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. Sportbikes are the best-selling motorcycle in the world, and they are also the most modified. The vigorous riding that most of these bikes are subject to lends itself to project after project, with bodywork being front and center. Written by a formidable sportbike expert, 101 Sportbike Performance Projects is an invaluable reference for riders of all levels of interest and mechanical skill and takes readers step-by-step through the most important and popular modifications.

Just what I was looking for.
I was looking for a book that was geared toward the sport bike set that included general maintenance and some projects that aren't out of reach of the mediocre mechanic. I don't think there is a perfect book out there for any one enthusiast, but I feel this one is general enough to keep you on track, avoid a few pitfalls, and give you enough confidence to save you untold money in the long run.

Full of ideas and inspiration
I purchased this book along with Sportbike Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop). This book (101 Sportbike Performance Projects) is a much simpler book but one I find myself going back to time and again. It is full of easy how-tos for things I have been thinking about doing to my bike for ages but didn't really know where to start. 

Since reading this book I have had the confidence to completely disassemble my forks and install new springs and valves. I also have a list of things to try next. It is written to cover all sportbikes so will need to be read alongside your bikes specific manual. If you love your bike and have always wanted to muck around on it in the garage on wet days or start improving the handling etc., get this book.

Great reference for your motorcycling library
This is a nice book to complement your owners manual. I've already gotten my money's worth after completing two of the projects: bleeding the brakes and flushing the radiator. While this is basic maintenance, the owners manual doesn't really detail either of these projects (or recommends that you get the dealer to do it, which really isn't necessary because the author does a good job of describing the tasks). I also like that many of the projects are for mods you would make to a "track" bike, like safety wiring and some of the advanced suspension descriptions. Nice book, highly recommended for your library of motorcycle literature.

Literate++ BikeTech Baedeker
Mr. Brasfield has succeded in writing an encyclopedia of 21st-century sportbike technology with both linguistic aplomb and humor. 'Geared' toward the in-line fours, most every project and comment has some application for other configurations as well (like my '00 SuperHawk, e.g.). The mods go way beyond anything I'd fiddle with since: a)I'm 58 and have five machines to tworple with, and; b)the VTR is already too danged fast and hurts my wrists after 30 minutes. Although no substitute for a shop manual (as the author concedes), the tips and photos are most appropriate throughout. Just order it.

Useful
I read this book cover to cover, and remained interested throughout. 

It covers a wide variety of topics - just about everything you want, and a few you don't, including how to straighten a wheel (simple answer - get someone else to do it). 

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