Does anyone use the Petersen Volume III book about the EVO years, and if so, what do you think of it from a technical perspective? Thanks.

 

I've got it, but to be frank have had it so long I don't recall exactly what it tells us! I don't recall actually following it to upgrade my own bike at any time - the encyclopedia that is known as HDF does a great job at providing that - and a great deal more info than I suspect any older book will. There are upgrades available today that weren't known at the time, such as modern camshafts and other tuning upgrades simply not around until a few years ago. Beehive valve springs come to mind.

So in some ways the chaps in here can help with most things a current owner is likely to enquire after, helped greatly by some of the engine gurus over in the Tech Engine section. In addition there are all manner of things on later models that we can retrofit to our Evos. Lots of scope to spend a fortune!

 

I've downloaded the Amazon Kindle Evo and TC books and been reading it at the bar on wing nights.

Considering I don't know enough to know if I'm reading good information..... they seem extremely detailed.

I will admit that reading the TC book has me liking the engine a bit better.

I'm a tech geek so it is entertaining for me. If your not that kind of guy it would bore you to death.

 

Thanks both for opinions. I remember reading some of his stuff in AIMAG probably 6-7 years ago and just wondered about the EVO specific volume. Appreciate the input.

 

I'm sure you will find it interesting, I didn't mean to put you off getting it! I have had a brief look for mine, but it's buried somewhere amongst several piles, unfortunately!