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Original1910 American Manual \"ABC of the Motorcycle\" by W.J. Jackman.
Manual is an engineering handbook on motorcycles in simple language. Each step of the various parts of the machine and their functions are explained until these parts are assembled into a complete motorcycle. Book has many Illustrations and Diagrams of working parts: Schebler, Eismann Magneto, Bosch, Excelsior, Harley, Indian, Pierce, Royal Motors, NSU, Yale, Grayhound, New Era, Reading Standard, Ect.
Manual has Twenty Two Chapters:
Inception and Evolution
Vital Features
Motive Power
What the Carburettor Does
Ignition
Engine
Timing
Crank Case
Power to the Wheels
Lubrication
Road Troubles
Pre-ignition
Horse Power
Tires
Cost of Operation
Effects of Weather
Selection and Use of Machine
Hints on Shop Repair
Some Things Worth Knowing
Buying a Second Hand Machine
For People With Speed Craze
Dont\'s For Motorcycle
This is a fascinating look back at the Pioneering days from a rare and early American Motorcycle Book.
107 year old manual has 223 pages, good binding, 99% clean pages, Overall is in Very Good ++ Condition.
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