| Author: | Keith R. Ball |
This book takes you on a turbulent ride through the life of Terry "the Tramp," long-time leader of one of the most notorious motorcycle clubs of all time, the Vagos MC.
Some folks find their way to the bright white side of the tracks, but there's a small percentage who run through the dark alleys of life. Even a sma... read more
| Author: | Tom Cotter |
Driving down a country road, a flash of chrome catches your eye as you pass an old farmstead. Next time you roll by, you slow down and focus on a shed behind the house. Could that be? Good lord, it is! Hard on the brakes, quick reverse, and pull in the drive. Yep, it's a vintage Triumph Bonneville peering forlornly from benea... read more
| Author: | Alan Dowds |
This text features 300 of the most important motorcycles of the last 30 years, including classic, off-road and racing machines. It provides a detailed, easy-to-use guide to the diverse range of current motorcycle models, their technologies and designs.
| Author: | Mike Seate |
This book presents a step-by-step guide to building a West Coast Chopper's C.F.L. kit. Kit choppers are hot commodities. While few people can afford to buy a custom-built chopper from one of the high-end builders like Jesse James-bikes that often sell for $100,000 or more-many can afford to buy such bikes in kit form. Because... read more
| Author: | Francois-Marie Dumas |
Famous makes and models dominate motorcycle history, but there have been many fascinating designs that never reached the spotlight. In the shadows, lesser-known - and often wacky - motorcycles have come and gone. "Unusual Motorcycles" is a celebration of the bikes, scooters, side-cars and engines that never quite made it. Wit... read more
| Author: | JYV2 |
It's every motorcyclist's dream. A friend or acquaintance says, "You know, there's an old bike thats been sitting in this garage for years." The hunt is on. And rather than the usual worthless Hondazukimaha pile of hopeless oxidation, at the back of that barn you find a genuine classic, the motorcycle collector's dream. The V... read more
| Author: | Shadley Brothers |
| Series: | Biker Basics Series |
Ownership of a modern American motorcycle - no matter how good it is - requires certain mechanical skills. This new book from Wolfgang Publications covers all the skills needed to do basic maintenance and repairs on your V-twin powered motorcycle. From adjusting the clutch cable to installing brake pads, this book explains in... read more
| Author: | John C. Dixon |
The two-stroke engine is widely used in both motorcycle racing and kart racing. The mechanical simplicity of the two-stroke engine gives it tremendous appeal, and makes it a tempting target for tuning operations, but the key to successful design, development and modification is knowledge of the engine's operating principles. ... read more
| Author: | Arthur; Winterhalder, Edward Veno |
The male-dominated world of bikers' clubs has long been shrouded in secrecy, but the role of women in these bastions of testosterone is even more mysterious. Popular images of scantily-clad females who are little more than slaves don't do justice to the rich history and culture of the many women who have chosen to ride with t... read more
| Author: | James Hesketh |
A celebration of motorcycle culture and of lives recovered from active addiction Before Easy Rider, there was The Wild One. From these films sprang the indelible image of the American biker wanton, daring, and lawless. Seemingly dedicated only to their own freedom and pleasure, these road rebels tore through the complacency o... read more
| Author: | Arthur Gent |
Francis-Barnett was central in the two golden eras of the motorcycle industry, the 1930s and the 1950s. The company was founded in 1919 by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett, and based in Lower Ford Street, Coventry, England. This title looks at the key role these innovative bikes played in the glory days of the British motor... read more
| Author: | Kevin Cameron |
This authoritative book, elegantly written in highly digestible style by the foremost expert on the subject, provides in-depth analysis of classic motorcycle race engines spanning eight decades, from the 1930s Guzzi 500 120-degree twin to the latest Yamaha YZR M1 in-line four. Packed with technical detail, the book provides a... read more
| Author: | Matthias Gerst |
Though hundreds of books have been published about Harley Davidson, there has never been one quite like this remarkable volume. This is an extraordinarily detailed 'facts and figures' book about the motorcycles made by the Milwaukee company up to 1983. Each bike receives a thorough account of its technical specification and e... read more
| Author: | Lee Klancher |
You want to be on your motorcycle on the open road-but if you can't, then the next best place is the garage. Open the workshop doors to where old Triumphs, Hondas, and Ducatis are restored; wild customs and Harleys come to life; and friendships are built on beer and bruised knuckles. This book takes you inside the most ultima... read more
| Author: | Peter Gantriis |
The Art of BMW is the ultimate visual guide to almost a century of motorcycle excellence from BMW. The Art of BMW: 90 Years of Motorcycle Excellence captures the essence of craft, performance and innovation that has marked out the German manufacturer's output since day one. Fully illustrated with Henry Von Wartenburg's stunni... read more
