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1920 American Manual \"ABC of the Motorcycle\" by John Rathbun.
Motorcycle Operation, Adjustment and Repair.
\"A simple, Comprehensive, Illustrated Manual of Self-Instruction on Modern Motorcycles, Their Operation, Adjustment, and Repair, Including Many Useful Practical Hints for the Motorcyclist and Mechanic.\"A wide variety of Early Motorcycles and Diagrams of Working Parts are discussed: Indian, Thor, Harley, Excelsior, Schebler, Stromberg, Eismann Magneto, Bosch, Dow Magneto, Yale, Grayhound, New Era, Merkel, Auburn Spark Plugs, Clincher Tires, Reading Standard.
Manual has Seventeen Chapters:
The Motorcycle
Engine
What the Carburettor Does
Ignition, Battery and Magneto
Timing
Crank Case
Transmission of Power
Lubrication
Road Troubles
Pre-ignition
Horse Power and Electric Power
Tires and Their Proper Care
Cost of Operation
Effects of Weather
Selection and Use of Machine
Hints on Shop Repair
Trouble Charts On Motorcycle Remedies and Troubles
This is a fascinating look back at the Pioneering days from a rare and early American Motorcycle Book.
97 year old Manual has 237 pages, good binding, 99% clean pages, Overall and is in Very Good ++ Condition.
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