For those of you with a twin cam and have not read or bought this book, the question is "WHY NOT"

"Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guild to Harley Davidson 1936-2008"

His first book is all about the twin cam, I don't even have one and bought the book. It is a must read for anyone riding a twin cam bike. Most if not all the questions that seem to come up on this forum about this motor are discussed in this book. Here is the link. To get one just email Donny.

http://www.heavydutycycles.com/books.html

Don't just ride a harley, understand how it works....

 

Because I didn't know about the book. Now I do and will probably buy it, thanks.

 

I've got one! It's a great book for sure and a MUST for Twin Cam owners.

 

I haven't bought any books other than the HD service and parts manuals.
My bike is stock and I plan on keeping it that way. Is this book a must for me?

 

i look into the more technically oriented material. petersens stuff is ok for changin oil and airing tires.

 

You are absolutely wrong. This is a technical look at the TC believe me. In fact, he goes way over my head several times (and I am a retired mechanic).
Steve

 

thats good to hear, sifu. i guess i was too quick to judge. his mag articles are usually pre-school at best and absolutely wrong at worse.


does he cover in detail all steps? shimming cams, setting gear backlash, ? matching port environement, squish and chamber design, etc:

in other words: could the average joe study this book and build his bike to the same level the local pros could?

oh, is it available at books a million?

thanks

 

The second volume will cover performance upgrades for the twin cam. This book should probably be read first. I highly recommend it for anyone who owns a TC even if you're not a mechanic. He covers the history and development of the TC as well as the weaknesses of the engine as well as transmissions.

I bought my copy at Amazon.

BTW, I emailed Donny and was told that the second volume should be available soon.

Hope this helps.
Steve

 

buy a book and lower my post count are you kidding me???

 

Sounds like a must read. Especially for a HD Newbie. Oh wait I'm a HD newbie . Guess I need to check it out.