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Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible (Motorbooks Workshop)

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Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by America’s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Based on Paul Thede’s wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars, this step-by-step guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kid’s, handle like a pro’s. Thede gives a clear account of the three forces of suspension that you must understand to make accurate assessments of your suspension’s condition. He outlines testing procedures that will help you gauge how well you’re improving your suspension, along with your riding. And, if you’re inclined to perfect your bike’s handling, he even explains the black art of chassis geometry. Finally, step-by-step photos of suspension disassembly and assembly help you rebuild your forks and shocks for optimum performance. The book even provides detailed troubleshooting guides for dirt, street, and supermoto--promising a solution to virtually any handling problem. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motorbooks


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2010


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 08


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.13 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.75 x 10.85 inches


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great read
Format: Paperback
Worth the money. Very practical. If you want really understand the hows and whys of suspension this is a great book. If it was possible to gain real world experience by reading, this would be one of the books that would be able to transcend reality and make it happen. Excellent read and a great reference to have on hand. The book covers the basics through the advanced topics well. Lots of good pictures, diagrams, and illustrations. These reduce the anxiety factor a lot. After the theory there is a large section on actual tear down of different forks and shocks. Step by step photos. Covers dampening rod forks, inverted cartridge forks, emulsion shocks, reservoir shocks, progressive shocks, and more. If you are redesigning or doing major chassis modifications on a street bike you will also want Tony Foale's "Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design the Art and the Science" to compliment this book. Good riding to you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2011 by Joe
    • Great book
Format: Paperback
This book is Fantastic. If you are looking to understand the inner workings & theories on motorcycle suspension I do not think you will find a better book. Having just a little mechanical knowledge and an inclination to liking mechanical/technical subjects you will find it easy to comprehend. If you have no mechanical aptitude, nor basic motorcycle riding experience, obviously you should pass on this. At first glance the books contents may seem overwhelming. But if you read carefully, and make sure you comprehend the concepts BEFORE you turn to the next page (I re-read some pages a few times and studied the diagrams closely) you will find that by the end you have a wealth of knowledge and understanding on the subject. Suspension tuning it seems is kind of a "black art". The right tools, years of experience, experimentation, and knowledge are needed to be a good suspension tuner. If you are looking for a good start to doing any suspension work yourself this book gives you a big leg up on the subject. If you're looking to have someone else do suspension work for you this book is invaluable as you will be well versed in understanding what YOU are looking for, and you will be better prepared to speak the "language" of the subject, as well as judge a good tuner from a "tinkerer". ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2010 by intune
    • Very good information for DIY guys
Format: Paperback
Review Image by Jaimesix
Purchased performance suspension both front and rear for my Kawasaki KLR 650. Not a pro mechanic at all but an enthusiast, as such planning on on doing the job, in that realm this book is great because it explains all needed information that would be needed so that at time of working in on the bike I will have plenty "theoretical" experience which is a lot better than just taking things apart and end stranded. Great book, great condition and great delivery ! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023 by Jaimesix
    • Race Tech's Suspension Bible
Format: Paperback
Excellent read. A must have for anyone attempting to adjust the suspension on his or anyone else's motorcycle. The read can be a bit heady at first, the author after all is a mechanical engineer. And these types have a tendency to tell you how to build a watch after you've asked them for the time, but if you stick with it, there is a wealth of info on the topic of Motorcycle suspension and how to properly adjust it. There are a few mathimatical equations, (remeber he's an engineer) but these can be ignored if all you want to do is get to the meat and potatoes of the topic. Well worth the Amazon price and I have not regretted it's purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2010 by trib
    • Detailed and Technical
Format: Paperback
Everything you would ever need to know about motorcycle suspension. It’s very detailed and some of technical information is a bit over my head, but I still got a lot of information on suspension that I never knew, but needed to know to be a better rider. If you’re serious about your safety riding, this is a book you should get. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024 by Michael
    • A "must read" for motorcycle racers and riders
Format: Paperback
Good book, fast service and reasonably priced
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025 by greg summer
    • The Authoritative Suspension Book
Format: Paperback
A comprehensive book on motorcycle suspensions. It gets fairly technical at times, but the basics are understandable enough for a novice. They plug their own (RaceTech) products, but they make some of the best in the industry, so I don’t fault them for that. I can’t imagine you’ll find a better book on the subject. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024 by Jay B
    • Technical Suspension Guide - book review....
Format: Paperback
I was told that this was considered "The Bible" for people wanting to learn about suspension for motorcycles. Wow, all I can say is that is a very technical dive into the world of suspension. The theory and concepts were clearly explained. After that, specific examples are given showing the suspension in use on various motorcycles. As a great bonus, the last sections in the book give a pictorial step by step example of how to work through a project on forks or shocks. They give an estimate of the time required, tools involved, and the steps required. Between these pictures and a little flipping back into the book I was able to tear into the shock on my CRF, alter the shim stacks, change the spring, and put it all back together with nary a misstep. It's that good. If you are thinking about working on your own suspension, then you need to get this book!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2012 by Steve Keener

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