Motorcycles: general interest Books
David & Charles Off-Road Giants! Heroes of 1060s Motorcycle Sport
Book SynopsisIf you can recall the golden era of motorcycle sport then this is undoubtedly the book for you. Featuring sixteen scramblers and one and six days trials stars, this is a must read for all who lined the circuits on muddy Sundays and were glued to their TV sets on Winter afternoons. Author Andy Westlake is regarded as one of the UK's leading classic motorcycle journalists and this book is the perfect follow-up to his two previous books "Off Road Giants" volumes one and two. In this third volume Andy has once again managed to track down and interview some of the stars of this golden era in off road sport, including the former works Greeves rider and 250cc European champion Dave Bickers, ex works BSA star John Banks, and has even journeyed to Spain to interview Les Archer, the man who lifted the European 500cc crown on his works Norton in the mid 'fifties. A superbly written book brought alive by many excellent period photographs.Trade Reviewreally interesting reading ... filled with often little known anecdotes and ... plentiful photographs Motor Cycling Club (MCC) a must read for all who lined the circuits and trails on muddy Sundays and were glued to their TV sets on Saturday winter afternoons when the event was televised on BBC Grandstand. The interviews are well crafted and Westlake's own enthusiasm for the subject comes through as he recounts the riders past glories, as well as bringing their stories up to date ... well worth the asking price. Ian Kerr The format is the same as the previous two - why change what works eh? A number of stars from the world of trials and scrambles are interviewed, pictures sourced and the result is a well thought through book with loads of information on the guys that used to fill the pages of our newspapers years ago. Classic Dirt Bike an excellent book. Jonathan Hill - freelance Against the backdrop of [...] world and national events of the time, it would have been easy for achievements and remarkable individual stories of some of the UK's greatest motocross and trials riders to have been all but forgotten. Thanks to the work of veteran moto-journalist Andy Westlake ... those days are not only remembered, they are brought to life in vivid narrative and more than 100 great period racing black and white images ... Are most of [the rider's] names unfamiliar? All the more reason to give the Off-Road Giants series a look-the stories and images will make you glad you made their acquaintance. Ultimate MotorCycling contains over one hundred previously unpublished, all period taken photographs that are great black and white, full of action shots. If you were ever into the motorcycle off-road, competition scene you will thoroughly enjoy this action-packed volume. Norm Mort - Freelance gives an excellent flavour of competing back in the day, told by those who really were there. Bike Rider Magazine Full of wonderfully evocative photos, the book is a real strip back in time to a golden era. Old Bike AustralasiaTable of ContentsScott Ellis, John Banks, bill Faulkner, John trible, Olga Kevelos, Tommy Barker, Tim Pritchard, Eric Chilton, Dave Bickers,Nick Thompson, Rob Taylor, Bill Martin, Gordon Blakeway, Les Archer, John Griffiths, Gordon Adsett
£20.00
David & Charles How to Restore Suzuki 2-Stroke Triples
Book SynopsisHow to Restore Suzuki 2-Stroke Triples is the definitive step-by-step colour illustrated guide to complete restoration, and a must-have restoration guide for both beginners and seasoned Suzuki Triple enthusiasts.If you can still remember the signature of many 70s motorcycles - the characteristic sound and smell of a 2-cylinder 2-stroke engine - then you'll find pleasure in the knowledge that many of these classics are still alive and well today, in sheds, garages and barns across the country. Many only make an appearance on a nice, sunny day, perhaps attending classic events or taking an early evening summer ride with friends. Buying one of these motorcycles can be expensive, yet find one in need of just the lightest restoration and you may strike a bargain price. Restoration is not as difficult as it may at first appear, and benefiting from Ricky Burns' hands-on knowledge and experience, this step-by-step illustrated guide will give any potential restorer all the advice, tips and shortcuts needed to make an economical, easy restoration happen.This book covers dismantling and rebuilding, sourcing parts, special tools, tackling bodywork, restoring engines and mechanical parts, and much more.Trade ReviewPacked with information, tips, advice and tricks, it's clear that author and serial-restorer Ricky Burns is very well acquainted with the innards of these classic Japanese smokies. Sump indispensable Moto Storiche d' Epoca/Moto Tecnica an excellent guide for anyone who is thinking of buying and/or restoring one of these three cylinder bikes. Bike Rider MagazineTable of Contents1 Project assessment 2 Sourcing parts 3 Getting started 4 Cleaning and polishing 5 The engine 6 Brakes tyre wheels 7 Fuel and exhaust 8 Electrics 9 Spraying 10 Instruments and switches 11 Seat 12 Forks 13 The rebuild 14 Final preparation 15 Riding safely
£999.99
David & Charles Piaggio Scooters - All Modern Two-Stroke &
Book SynopsisPiaggio and Vespa scooters: cheap to buy, fun to ride, and easy to maintain. But there's more to the vehicle purchase process than meets the eye, so what should stop you buying the first bike you see? In this book, each and every step of the assessment and purchase process is explained with easy to understand steps.From identifying which of the many Piaggio scooters is right for you and your needs, through to viewing a bike, and giving it a serious evaluation, this book explains where due care is needed and particular pitfalls to look out for.The expert insights in this Essential Buyer's Guide will see you right when it comes to finding your perfect two-wheeled match, calling upon the input and experience of years of Piaggio ownership, restoration, and riding. Finding the best deal for your money is made simple with this pocket-sized companion that addresses all issues that potential buyers of Piaggio scooters will face when it comes to finding the right bike.Trade Reviewa compact trove of information on the Piaggio scooter lineup ... While Willis focused on the Piaggio scooter line, his advice and technical information is broad enough to benefit the potential buyer of a used scooter regardless of the brand. UltimateMotorcycling.com plenty of advice, from buying tips to general maintenance, it covers nearly every Piaggio scooter since the nineties. Auto ExpressTable of ContentsIntroductionWhat you can learn from this book 1. Why choose an automatic Piaggio scooter?What are the main benefits? 2. Using a Piaggio scooter every dayWhat's it like to live with one? 3. Choosing the right bikeWhich model is right for you? 4. Considering purchase costsHow much should you buy for? 5. Opening up the classifiedsWhere's best to look? 6. What are the running costs? What else should you fork out for? 7. Finding a perfect match These will shape your initial choice 8. Items to take to an inspectionThese will help your viewing 9. 15 minute evaluationLooking around the bike 10. Key pointsDon't buy a bike without consulting these 11. Serious evaluationTotting up the scores 12. Paperwork mattersDoes the bike's history stack up? 13. Weighing up the work Are you prepared to buy into a project? 14. What's it worth? Setting a price 15. The communityHelp from other owners 16. Vital stats Vital data when you need itIndex
£11.69
John Murray Press Ride Like Hell and You'll Get There: Detours into
Book SynopsisATTEMPTING 300KPH on an untested experimental motorcycle could be considered a perfect way to kill yourself, but Paul Carter is still, well, PAUL CARTER and danger at high speed is his second name. Whether discovering that being dyslexic means delivering your lines to camera back to front in the midst of filming a TV series, or starting a new business and travelling the world, or dealing with life's more sober moments like the birth of a son or the loss of a father, Paul Carter is still the funniest man in the bar and the nicest 'alpha male' you'll ever meet as he risks all for the sake of a cracking yarn. SO STRAP YOURSELF IN and HOLD ON TIGHT for his FOURTH BOOK - we just have to hope that he won't be institutionalised before completing his fifth!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR PAUL CARTER: A torrent of tall tales from a life less ordinary. * Sunday Telegraph *Carter is a kind of modern day Indiana Jones... a natural storyteller. * Sunday Tasmanian *This is one of the most split-my-sides-laughing memoirs I think I have ever read . . . that blows along like the North Sea. * Northern Star *What you have here . . . is that rare situation of somebody who not only has a story to tell but the ability to tell it. Carter’s anecdotes are told with great good humour and perfect timing. * The Age *Ever wondered what happens to the boys from the movie Jackass when they grow up? They become oil rig workers. Shit happens, so some of the stuff that Paul Carter and his friends get hit with probably isn’t their fault – although sitting at the top of an oil rig derrick during a thunderstorm is probably inviting God to hit you with something. Otherwise most of the madness and mayhem, interspersed with the occasional car or motorcycle accident and totally over the top practical jokes, are clearly all down to Paul. As for the chain-smoking monkeys, pool-playing ferrets and bartending orangutans . . . if the humans are crazy the animals should be too -- Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely PlanetGreat two-fisted writing from the far side of hell. -- John Birmingham, authorLiterary black gold . . . Horrifying and hilarious. * Sun Herald *A unique look at a gritty game. Relentlessly funny and obsessively readable. -- Phillip Noyce, film director
£14.24
Carpet Bombing Culture Bikers: Legend, Legacy and Life
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£16.10
Quercus Publishing An Indian Love Affair: A Septuagenerian Odyssey
Book SynopsisIn the early 1960s, travel-writer Simon Gandolfi drove a VW from England to Goa where he rented a bungalow on the beach at Calangute. And it was on Calangute beach that Gandolfi met and loved Vanessa and explored with her much of the subcontinent. The 2008 terrorist attack on the Taj Hotel in Mumbai prompted Gandolfi to re-explore the subcontinent on a small motorcycle. Collecting a Honda 125 from the factory outside Delhi, he rode for six months and 12,000 kilometres. He rediscovers the rented bungalow become a beach bar, his and Vanessa's bedroom a bottle store - and he learns of Vanessa's death soon after their parting. Memories of his travels with Vanessa became his companions as he continued his ride and are the connecting link in this chronicle of two journeys in which Gandolfi explores both the changes in India and in himself.
£9.99
Mortons Media Group Cafe Racer vol 2
Book SynopsisDuring the 1950s, metal, grease, oil, leathers and attitude bucked tradition and sprouted a revolution in machine masculinity. Owning and riding a café racer was about elemental emotions, where the relationship between man and machine was visceral, born out of intuition and a unique vision that was thoughtful, intuitive and insightful. It was at the dawn of rock ''n'' roll, when cafe racers grew to become a symbol of the lifestyle and launched perhaps the most influential motorcycle movement the world has ever seen. Mike Cowton continues his exploration of the retro boom and the shed mechanics, engineers and enthusiasts who are weaving a rich tapestry of casual cool on two wheels.
£8.54
Mortons Media Group Vintage & Classic Motorcycle: Diary of 1000 Rides
Book SynopsisOver 1000 rides and biking events you can do this year are listed in this brand new bookazine from the VMCC the Vintage Motorcycle Club, which welcomes all bikes over 25 years old. Britain''s biggest club for old bikes, the VMCC has over 13,500 members. Over 80 local sections organise runs, ride-ins, pub meets and more there''s bound to be one near you. Not only that, but the Diary of 1000 Rides is packed with advice on buying your first classic bike the joys and pitfalls, where to buy spares and how much to spend. As a bonus, there are other features from Vintage & Classic Motorcycle, the VMCC''s monthly magazine from crossing South America by Norton to restoring a Kawasaki Z1000. Diary of 1000 Rides is your gateway into the world of the VMCC we love old bikes, come and join us.
£11.77
Mortons Media Group Island Racer
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£999.99
Mortons Media Group BSA Pictorial History of the Great British
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£23.75
University of Nebraska Press Rebuilding the Indian
Book SynopsisChronicles one man's journey through the fearful expanse of midlife in a quest for peace, parts, and a happy second fatherhood. With limited mechanical skills, and a cast of local experts, the author takes us down the rocky road of restoration to the headlong, heart-thrilling rush of open highway on his on his midnight-blue Millennium Flyer.Trade Review"You don't have to love motorcycles, midlife crisis stories, or even redemption to love the good writing by Missoula's favorite arborist in this gently humorous memoir reissued, like an orchid, after its first flower in 1998."—Montana Magazine“Haefele was a writer who couldn’t get his book published, an arborist whose livelihood just might kill him, and an expectant father for the first time in 20 years when he tackled the restoration of a 1947 Indian Chief motorcycle. The book chronicles the restoration of the bike—and the resurrection of a dream.”—Missoulian“Haefele describes how his search for vintage parts eventually involved an entire community of fanatical mechanics, impoverished motorcycle collectors, and renegade bikers—a collaboration, he realizes, that gave him skills as much social and spiritual as practical."—New Yorker“This remembrance of turning a box of junk into a gleaming Indian Chief has a universal roar. Just the right mix of gearhead details and personal reflections.”—USA Today"What Haefele writes about wonderfully, in his mellow, understated way, is how the Indian project became a test of his love and resolve."—Esquire
£15.19
Haynes Publishing Group Suzuki GSX-R600 Series Motorcycle (2001-2005)
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£25.50
Haynes Publishing Group Honda TRX250 Sportrax Series ATV (2001-2012)
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£26.25
Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha XJ600S (Diversion, Seca II) & XJ600N Fours
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£28.80
Haynes Publishing Group Ducati Scrambler 803 (15 - 20) Haynes Repair
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available),Table of ContentsContents Introduction Safety First! Pre-ride checks Chapter 1 : Routine maintenance and servicing Chapter 2 : Engine, clutch and transmission Chapter 3 : Engine management system Chapter 4 : Frame and suspension Chapter 5 : Brakes, wheels and final drive Chapter 6 : Bodywork Chapter 7 : Electrical System Wiring Diagrams Reference Index
£28.80
Haynes Publishing Group MOTORCYCLE MODIFYING
Book SynopsisEvery manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier.
£28.80
Haynes Publishing Group Pulse Adrenaline, Sinnis Apache, Superbyke RMR
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of the Haynes Chinese 125 Motorcycle manual which offers generic coverage for a large range of models, this is the first model-specific manual on the popular 125cc trail style from Pulse, Sinnis, Pioneer and Superbyke. Information is also included on the larger engined, 200 and 250cc models.•Adrenaline XF125GY-2B•124cc•07 -14 •Apache QM125GY-2B•124cc•07 - 14 •RMR/RMX125•124cc•07 - 13 •RMR200•199cc•07 - 13 •Adrenaline XF250GY•249cc•13 - 14
£28.80
Collective Ink Turning the Wheel
Book Synopsis'The frisky Oss appeared - the dancers and drummers in a kind of shamanic trance (induced by a day of drumming, dancing and beer). They were wilder than ever; the atmosphere was positively Bacchanalian and I felt we had all become lost in a kind of collective folk consciousness.' On two wheels across Britain 'Bard on a Bike' Kevan Manwaring searches out the places and people who mark the seasons and cycles in their own special way - in ceremonies and festivals both private and public, large and intimate, ancient and modern. Along the way, he experiences and relates moments of sacred time found in the unlikeliest of places and circumstances, showing how it is a state of mind that can be experienced not only at sacred sites, but in the everyday. A collection of reflections about being fully alive in the Twenty First century, as much a useful guide for the curious, Turning the Wheel is a wise and witty account of a leather-clad time-traveller.
£15.19
The Crowood Press Ltd Francis-Barnett: The Complete Story
Book SynopsisFrancis-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. Francis-Barnett played a key role in the motorcycle industry with the production of it's 'home to work' commuting two-stroke motorcycles. The author looks at the key role these innovative and unique bikes played in the glory days of the British motorcycling industry.
£22.50
Haynes Manuals Inc Honda NB, ND, NP & NS50 Melody (81 - 85)
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:NB50MS-E Melody Deluxe 49cc 84-85; ND50M-C Melody II Deluxe 49cc 82-85; NP50D Melody Mini 49cc 83-85; NS50D-B Melody 49cc 81-84; NS50MS-B Melody Deluxe 49cc 81-84.
£28.00
Haynes Manuals Inc Honda XL/XR 80, 100, 125, 185 & 200 2-Valve
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£28.00
Haynes Manuals Inc Yamaha XZ550 Vision V-Twins (82 - 85) Haynes
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£28.00
Haynes Manuals Inc Honda H100 & H100S Singles (80 - 92)
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£28.00
Haynes Manuals Inc Yamaha T50 & 80 Townmate (83 - 95) Haynes Repair
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:T50 Townmate 49cc 86-89; T80 Townmate 79cc 83-95.
£28.00
Ediciones Paraninfo, S.A Motocicletas puesta a punto de motores de 2
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£19.39
WW Norton & Co The Man Who Would Stop at Nothing
Book SynopsisHere are the pleasures and perils of compulsive long-distance motorcycling—and one man's mission to outride everyone else.Trade Review"Starred Review. Pierson’s marvelously engaging account of her resumption of long-distance motorcycling after years of hiatus proves pure pleasure for the aficionado…. Her stately, lyrical prose, profound respect for the machinery, and sympathy for the extreme adventurers will transport even the most unlikely readers." -- Publishers Weekly"Written in beautifully expressed prose, The Man offers by the bucket-load brilliant insights into what drives and motivates motorcyclists of all stripes…. Pierson does a wonderful job at getting to the heart, the principles that define the joy of motorcycling…. An absorbing, sanguine story that will be talked about for years to come, if not forever." -- Victor Cruz - BMW ON Magazine"Eloquent and probing, Pierson brings us back to the future with the reawakening of her love for motorcycles. Her riding days long dormant, Pierson credits meeting and befriending the charismatic distance rider, John Ryan with guiding her back to bikes and in the process, reminding her of who she is and what makes her sing. A beautiful story of passion and reclamation for anyone who has ever lost the way." -- Susan Richards, author of the bestselling Chosen by a Horse
£18.04
Arcadia Publishing Laconia Motorcycle Week Postcards of America
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£7.59
Arcadia Publishing Laconia Motorcycle Week Images of America Arcadia
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£21.24
DK Ultimate HarleyDavidson New Edition
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£34.00
Motorbooks International How to Build a Bobber on a Budget Motorbooks
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£23.36
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Lucifers Sword MC
Book SynopsisA graphic novel by a lifelong motorcycle club member, inspired by the secrets of one percenters.
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Memorable Japanese Motorcycles
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd More Motorcycle Collectibles Schiffer Book for
Book SynopsisCruise through a vast array of motorcycle memorabilia in over 600 color photographs. Cycling artifacts in this sweeping survey include advertising, books and magazines, promotional items, Harley and Indian paper collectibles, posters, oil cans, and sales catalogs. This text explores the rich history of the sport and hobby of motorcycling while also taking a look at women motorcyclists of years-gone-by, motorcycling in film, and motorcycle racing. A price guide is included along with the rich spread of information and photography. This book is sure to please everyone from the casual enthusiast to the hard-core collector.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd DKW
Book SynopsisThe definitive book on DKW (Dampf-Kraft-Wagen) now available in an English language edition.
£46.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Meaning of Life According to Bikers
Book SynopsisThe motorcycle community's philosophical and charitable nature is revealed as they answer What is the Meaning of Life?
£20.69
Johns Hopkins University Press Motorcycle Evolution Design Passion
Book SynopsisIn a survey that ranges from the late nineteenth-century pioneers like Gottlieb Daimler and Hildebrand & Wolfmuller to present-day manufacturers-Harley Davidson, Ducati, Honda, BMW, Aprilia, and Triumph-Walker sets each model within its historical context and outlines the main technological and stylistic innovations that make each bike unique.Trade ReviewCharts the design and engineering developments that shaped the modern motorcycles... even the mechanically maladroit can enjoy the copious images. -- Leo Carey New Yorker 2006 A worthy addition to anyone's moto library. -- Adrian Blake Toronto Sun 2006 Completely brilliant... one of the best books I've ever read on the evolution of motorcycles. Road Racer X 2006 If you're either a motorcycle enthusiast or a librarian catering to such, make it a point to consider Motorcycle: Evolution, Design, Passion. Bookwatch 2007 Lavishly produced. -- Carolyn Dougherty Journal of Transport History 2007 A 'picture book' with a great many excellent photographs... These photos alone make the book worth its price. -- David Reilly SAH Journal 2008
£40.85
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Harley Davidson Single and Twin Motorcycles
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Panzer I
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Motorcycles of the Wehrmacht
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Motorcycle Collectibles Schiffer Book for
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£25.19
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Motorcycling in Californias Central Valley
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing Motorcycling in Santa Barbara County Images of
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£21.24
History Press Sacramento Motorcycling
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£18.69
Creative Company Seedlings Motorcycles
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£10.44
Publications International, Ltd. Harley-Davidson: American Freedom Machines
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£18.98
Amicus Ink Motorcycles
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£7.59
Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher Motorcycles
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£54.27
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Motorcycle Grand Prix
£999.99
