Product Description
Stan Stephens Complete Pack
This pack includes:
- The Mechanic who got Lucky - Stan Stephens Autobiography (updated reprint of the Jan. 2013 edition)
- Classic two-stroke engines
- Classic Two-Stroke Stories
The Mechanic who got Lucky - Stan Stephens Autobiography (updated reprint of the Jan. 2013 edition):
Since Stan's autobiography sold out a few years ago there has been a clamour for it to be republished, well here it is with an extra chapter and photos bringing it up to date. The Forward is written by James Whitham and there are contributions from Niall Mackenzie, Terry Rymer, Jim Moodie and Jeremy McWilliams. There are 360 pages with 160 black and white photos chronicling Stan's helter-skelter journey through life. Covering his business, racing, family and personal life, the triumphs and the tragedies, it's a gripping book.
Stan Stephens Classic Two-Stroke Engines:
Stan Stephens, author of The Mechanic Who Got Lucky, brings you his latest book, Stan Stephens Classic Two-Stroke Engines—a must-have for any motorcycle enthusiast, two-stroke fanatic, or aspiring tuner.
For over seven years, Stan shared his expert knowledge and technical expertise in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics magazine, helping riders, restorers, and mechanics unlock the secrets of two-stroke engine tuning. Now, his most valuable insights have been compiled into this comprehensive and accessible guide, making it easier than ever to improve performance, increase reliability, and fine-tune classic two-stroke engines. With a foreword by racing legend James Whitham, this book isn’t just about the mechanics—it’s about the passion for two-strokes, the thrill of tuning for maximum performance, and the dedication that has made Stan Stephens a legend in motorcycle engineering.
Stan Stephens Classic Two-Stroke Stories:
A companion book of “Stan Stephens Classic Two-Stroke Engines”. This book covers all the road tests and articles and stories of two-stroke bikes that Stan had tuned or had built over the last 45 years.
Plus all the bikes that he had helped the press with.
Fantastic stories like “The Cult of the Elsie” and “Back Street Racer” both written by
Mac McDiarmid in Bike magazine. The Performance Bike magazine test of Stan's Yammagamma
at MIRA, 142mph in a gale written by Rupert Paul. The MCN tests of Stan's tuned Yamaha RD500LC and the tuned Suzuki RG500 on the short strip at MIRA at over 150mph written by Mat Oxley.
All high-speed nostalgia and mostly irreverent. They bring back the memories of the magazine
stories of exciting classic days gone by.
About Stan Stephens:
Stan Stephens is a legendary motorcycle tuner, renowned for his expertise in two-stroke performance engineering. Over decades, he has worked on some of the most iconic two-stroke motorcycles, sharing his knowledge through his work, his autobiography (The Mechanic Who Got Lucky), and now this latest book. His name is synonymous with precision tuning, performance engineering, and classic motorcycle restoration.
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