| Author | Message | ||
     Diablobrian |
Hey guys, I was at the local Barnes and Noble and found a book on the shelves I'd never seen before. It is called Motorcycle Design and Technology by Gaetano Cocco. First published in 2004 by motorbooks international. Cocco is/was a member of the Aprilia design staff . He does a great job of explaining the science of motorcycle operation and provides the mathematic formulas related to each function. The book also discusses the various methods and materials of manufacture, the strengths, and the weaknesses of each. Of course methods of manufacture are constantly changing so not every method of manufacture is covered. Possibly the best technical book for the layman about the physics associated with the motorcycle yet produced. | ||
| Xring |
I've been looking for a book like that. Thanks, Brian. Anybody have any recommendations for a book about materials failure? Just an interest of mine. Bill | ||
| Voltage_vector |
Brian, that book sounds good, I wonder if the Borders near my place has it...dont have a Barne and Noble close that I know of. Xring, there are alot of strength of materials publications and also failure analysis books in the local college book stores, also some really cool carbon fiber design literature too... | ||
| Rocketman |
There was a 'book' thread started a short while ago. The 'Motorcycle Design and Technololgy' book was mentioned, as well as several other great books. Search the BadWeB archives. Rocket | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Here is the " Good book" thread. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/4062/162185.html In it, a certain Gentleman Jon gives a rather full description of the Cocco book, with directions on how to order one at a discount. I wouldn't be surprised to find a copy of this book on the BMC bookshelves, although naturally there are some differences in design philosophy, such as the proper location of the drive belt idler wheel. | ||
| Diablobrian |
Cool, I had never seen the book before and have been disappointed a few times ordering things off of the web sight unseen. Like I said probably the best book of it's kind I've ever seen. I posted this time to help people like myself get over fear of ordering the unknown.  | ||
| Anonymous |
Interesting book. Lots that's wrong, but interesting none the less. | ||
| Prior |
Bill, If you're asking for a engineering text on fatigue (materials failure), take a look at Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Engineering Methods for Deformation, Fracture, and Fatigue by Normal Dowling. It's a text book, not an easy read by any means. I'm sure Blake has his favorites too, we both have the same profession. If you want to take a look at the book, shoot me a PM and I can loan it to ya for a bit... If you're looking for an easy read on the subject, I don't have a clue. Alex | ||
| Diablobrian |
Hey there anonymous, I'd like to know what to disregard. Could you elaborate a little on what the book has wrong? No joke, I'm not being sarcastic here. Thanks |
