Original 1910 ABC of the Motorcycle by W.J. Jackman.

        Rare Engineering Manual is a practical handbook on motorcycles in simple language. A wide variety of Early Motorcycles and Diagrams of Working Parts are discussed: Schebler, Stromberg, Eismann & Dow Magneto, Bosch, Excelsior, Harley, Indian, Pierce, Royal Motors, NSU, Yale, Merkel, New Era, Reading Standard, Ect.

       Manual has Twenty Two Chapters:

Inception and Evolution

Vital Features

Motive Power

What the Carburetor Does

Ignition

Engine

Timing

Crank Case

Transmission & Power to the Wheels

Lubrication

Road Troubles & Their Remedies

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. 

    114 Year Old 223 Page Manual has 98% clean pages, good binding, Overall is in Very Good Condition.

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