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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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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....
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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For those of you with a twin cam and have not read or bought this book, the question is "WHY NOT"....
Because I didn't know about the book. Now I do and will probably buy it, thanks.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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I've got one! It's a great book for sure and a MUST for Twin Cam owners.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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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?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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i look into the more technically oriented material. petersens stuff is ok for changin oil and airing tires.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by claydbal
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).
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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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
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by claydbal
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
 
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buy a book and lower my post count are you kidding me???
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Sounds like a must read. Especially for a HD Newbie. Oh wait I'm a HD newbie . Guess I need to check it out.
 
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