Motorcycles: general interest Books
Anness Publishing Ultimate Harley Davidson
Book SynopsisThe Harley-Davidson motorcyle is the stuff of myth and legend - a true American icon for generations of thrill-seekers. This book charts the history and evolution of the company and the machine, from its humble beginnings to the present day, and features a chronological guide to every Harley model produced, from the 1906 Silent Gray Fellow to the VR1000 superbike. It includes photographs showing each motorcycle to perfection, together with technical specifications, key design elements, engineering standards and notable attributes. The book offers a wealth of information about this most intriguing, enduring and individual of marques.
£7.59
Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat & FZS600 Fazer (96 -
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 Suzuki VS1400 Intruder / Boulevard S83 Motorcycle
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£25.50
Haynes Publishing Group Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Series Motorcycle
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£33.00
Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha YZF750R & YZF1000R Thunderace (93 - 00)
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 Suzuki GSF6501250 Bandit GSX6501250F 0714 Haynes
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£28.90
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Vespa and Lambretta Motor Scooters
Book SynopsisVespa and Lambretta remain the two most iconic motor scooter brands, even four decades after the latter’s demise. But what made them such a European sensation in the postwar era? And why were they particularly popular in Britain in the 1950s and ’60s? Motor scooter expert Stuart Owen explains the rise of Innocenti’s Lambretta and Piaggio’s Vespa, from the wartime ruins of Italy, through years of plenty as the two manufacturers exploited a ready market for affordable, economic transport, and then their decline into more uncertain times as motor cars trespassed on their success. He also explores the rich history of accessorising and customising the scooters, their essential role in the mod movement, and the revival in Vespa’s fortunes following the release of the cult film Quadrophenia.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Birth of the Motor Scooter The European Invasion Difficult Times The Demise of the Lambretta Piaggio Goes from Strength to Strength The Legacy Lives On Places to Visit Index
£8.99
Haynes Publishing Group Suzuki GSF600, 650 & 1200 Bandit Fours (95 - 06)
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
HarperCollins Publishers Life of Evel
Book SynopsisA searching and at times harrowing re-appraisal of the life of Evel Knievel, the seventies American icon and the greatest daredevil motorcyclist that ever lived. Now fully updated in paperback with the story of the last few years of his life and his death in 2007.Stuart Barker''s definitive biography captures the super-star status that Knievel held and also examines the marketing phenomenon of a man who once boasted he made $60 million and blew $63 million'.Born in the town of Butte, Montana in 1938, Robert Craig Knievel was an outstanding athlete, ski jumper and ice hockey player at school. His early jobs included working in the copper mines and driving a bus as well as a stint in the US Army, but he always subsidised his income through crime (''I could crack a safe with one hand tied behind my back quicker than you could eat a hamburger with two.'')He used bikes to escape from the police and eventually hit upon the idea of jumping them after seeing a stunt driver jump cars at a stateTrade Review‘An informative and respectful reworking of the Knievel legend’ Manchester Evening News
£11.69
Anness Publishing Complete Handbook of Motorcycles
Book SynopsisThis is a history of motorcycling and a visual directory of major marques with detailed specifications, shown in over 1250 fantastic photographs. This is the ultimate book for all lovers and devotees of the motorcycle - its history, development and culture. It is a complete account of the motorcycle, including special features on sport and racing, touring, custom motorcycles, record breaking through the years, motorcycles at war, in the movies, at work, and much more. It is a comprehensive marque-by-marque guide with pictures of every motorcycle accompanied by detailed text. It includes a dedicated section celebrates the Harley-Davidson - looking at its history and evolution, with a directory illustrating every model ever produced. Hundreds of photographs, authoritative text and fascinating archive material reveal all there is to know, past and present, about the purest form of mechanical power. In this fully illustrated volume, the world of the motorcycle is covered from its iconic status down to mechanical nuts-and-bolts. The first of four sections, "The World of Motorcycling", charts the evolution of the motorcycle from 1885 to modern superbikes. The "A - Z of Motorcycles: is a marque-by-marque encyclopedia of models and manufacturers, both existing and defunct. The "World of Harley-Davidson" is a complete guide to this legendary machine. Harley-Davidson Models is a directory of every H-D model produced. This is an invaluable reference book for all enthusiasts, from novices and experienced riders to historians and collectors.
£10.79
Haynes Manuals Inc Honda MB, MBX, MT & MTX50 (80-93) Haynes Repair
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£28.00
Haynes Manuals Inc Honda XL/XR 250 & 500 (78 - 84) Haynes Repair
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£28.00
Trailblazer Publications Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route &
Book SynopsisIn print since 1991 and now in full colour, the EIGHTH edition of the ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLING HANDBOOK remains the legendary travel bible for two-wheeled adventurers. Dreaming of taking on the Big Trip? From Kathmandu to Machu Picchu or Mongolia to Patagonia (via Tanzania), AMH8 tells you everything you need to know on how to ride Africa, Asia and Latin America, aka: the Adventure Motorcycling Zone (AMZ). * With 448-fact-filled pages including contributions from a team of earth roaming, overlanding experts. * When, where and how, essential documentation, two dozen travel bikes rated, pages and pages on adapting and equipping your bike plus Life on the Road: borders, visas, money changing, air freight or shipping, comms and trackers, police trouble, mapping and navigation, off-road riding, troubleshooting and repairs, medical emergencies, wild camping and gear. * Trans-Continental Route Outlines give you an idea of the best way to traverse the AMZ; which borders, fuel costs, where to get visas and catch ferries and where not to go.Trade Review"...strips away the bling, farkle, and ego to reveal the true nature of motorcycle travel and the joys that come with exploring the world" OVERLAND JOURNAL (USA), Spring 2021; 'These human-scale books, written and published by people who genuinely know and love their subject, are perfect for travel's post-pandemic recovery.' THE GUARDIAN, March 2021; 'Essential reading for anyone planning a trip big or small.' Geoff Hill, DAILY MIRROR, July 2020. 'It's the bible fo bikers with itchy feet.'- DAILY STAR Sunday, July 2020. 'This is THE book for anyone planning to go on a motorcycle adventure.'- MOTORCYCLE SPORT & LEISURE September 2020. 'Adventure Motorcycling Handbook is essential reading for all travelling riders.' - RUST Motorcycle Magazine, 1st July 2020. 'There's practical advice everywhere, all gained through Scott's own years of adventure travels.'- Adventure Rider (US) October 2020. Reviews for previous editions: 'The first thing we did was buy Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook' EWAN McGREGOR in THE LONG WAY ROUND 'Whether you're just dreaming of an adventure, or you've already started planning, you must read this book ... Chris Scott's a veteran of serious travel' BIKE MAGAZINE (UK) '... has inspired motorcyclists across the world' THE DAILY TELEGRAPH (UK)'...for any motorcyclist with a dash of wanderlust' MOTORCYCLE MONTHLY 'The definitive guide' CONDE NAST TRAVELER 'Without a doubt the best adventure motorcycling reference book available' ADVENTURE RIDER (AUS)
£16.99
Haynes Manuals Inc Yamaha ATVs (87 - 09) Haynes Repair Manual: 1987
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£28.00
Haynes Publishing Group Kawasaki EX500 (GPZ500S) & ER500 (ER-5) (87 - 05)
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
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Original Wild Ones Tales of the Boozefighters
Book SynopsisGet an inside look at the real beginning of outlaw biker culture with this “raucous and heartfelt recounting of the early days of biker clubs” (Roadbike). The story starts one weekend in 1947, at a motorcycle race in Hollister, California. A few members of one club, the no-holds-barred “Boozefighters,” got a little juiced up and took their racing to the street. Word of the fracas spread, and soon enough Life magazine was on hand to tell the world, with sensational (albeit posed) pictures of the outlaws. And then the “Hollister riot” made its way into the movies, immortalized in Marlon Brando’s “The Wild One.”What was the reality behind the myth? Through interviews with the surviving members of the Boozefighters, current member Bill Hayes and club historian Jim “JQ” Quattlebaum take readers right into the fray for a firsthand account of what happened in Hollist
£15.29
Haynes Publishing Group Honda VFR750 & 700 V-Fours (86 - 97) Haynes
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
The Crowood Press Ltd Norton Commando Restoration Manual
Book SynopsisThe Norton Commando is a motorcycle with an ohv pre-unit parallel-twin engine, produced by the Norton Motorcycle Company from 1967 until 1977. With over 700 colour photographs, this book provides step-by-step guides to restoring every component of this classic bike. Topics covered include how to find a worthy restoration project; setting up a workshop with key tools and equipment; dismantling the motorcycle to restore the chassis, engine cradle and swing arm; restoring the isolastic suspension, forks and steering; tackling the engine, transmission, carburettors, electrics, ignition and instruments and, finally, overhauling wheels and brakes, and replacing tyres. There is also a chapter on the assembly of a restored 'Five Times Machine of the Year' motorcycle.Trade ReviewThis is the go-to book for anyone repairing or restoring a Norton Commando. If I were to entrust a Norton Commando re-build to a professional and couldn't give the job to Norman White himself, I'd want to know that whoever carried out the work had studied this book. -- Mick Duckworth * Vintage Bike *Whilst there are many glossy marque “manuals” published, some of which give the impression of being quick “cut-and-paste” compilations by authors who have never even ridden the bike, this excellent and well-written book is in a different league. Highly recommended, by a former Fastback owner. -- Jonathan Hill * Classic Motorcycle *
£36.00
AA Publishing Bikers Britain The Tours
Book SynopsisFrom Simon Weir, the man behind the motorcycle routes in RiDE magazine and the bestselling Bikers' Britain. With single and multi day tours ranging from two to eight days long in England, Wales and Scotland, there's a trip to suit every rider. Featuring maps with easy to read place names, highlighted along route.
£13.49
Sam Manicom Tortillas to Totems Motorcycling Mexico the USA
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£13.99
Transworld Publishers Ltd Sons of Thunder: Writing from the Fast Lane: A
Book Synopsis‘A fool couldn’t ride the Vincent Black Shadow more than once, but a fool can ride a Ducati 900 many times, and it will always be a bloodcurdling kind of fun. That is the Curse of Speed which has plagued me all my life. I am a slave to it. On my tombstone they will carve, IT NEVER GOT FAST ENOUGH FOR ME.’ – Hunter S. ThompsonSons of Thunder, Neil Bradford’s exhilaratingly high-octane collection of motorcycle writing, makes a persuasive case for the unique excitement and emotional experience offered by one of mankind’s greatest inventions.Featuring full-throttle tales by T.E. Lawrence, Roald Dahl, Melissa Holbrook Pierson, Robert Hughes and many others, and ranging from Hunter S. Thompson’s rip-roaring prose to lyrical contributions from Ted Hughes, Thom Gunn and Robert Pirsig, the groundbreaking Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance author, Sons of Thunder is a thrilling tribute to the pleasures and perils of riding this awesome machine.Trade ReviewIf you're making a journey on anything other than a bike, take this with you. It's the next best thing to riding -- Alan DaviesNeil Bradford has chosen an eclectic roster of biking enthusiasts for his inspiring and oddly touching volume about the competing joys and uncertainties of two-wheeled life. A bedside book for all bikers -- Peter McKay * Daily Mail *A marvellous book . . . an altogether entertaining read -- Frieda HughesConveying to others with words the life-long love of motorcycling - the thrill of it, the sheer joy - is impossible. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try. And this is a very good attempt -- Steve Berry * TalkSport *A treat for motorbike fans * The Bookseller *
£11.69
Icon Publishing Ltd MOTOCOURSE 202425 Annual
Book SynopsisContains detailed race reports on all 20 MotoGP races with all three classes showcased, The World Superbike series is covered round-by-round. Also includes: The Isle of Man TT races and the MotoAmerica Series. Backed by insightful personality and technical features and comprehensive results of racing worldwide
£51.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc McQueens Machines
Book SynopsisMcQueen's Machines draws a fascinating picture of one outsized man's driving passion.
£16.99
Haynes Publishing Group Motorcycle Workshop Practice Techbook
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Information is provided on how to use tools and test equipment, carry out minor engineering work, metalworking, welding, painting, plating and polishing. Essential information is also included on thread and fastener sizes, material properties, workshop layout and safety, lubricants and fluids.
£28.80
Haynes Publishing Group Honda CG125 (76 - 07)
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)
£28.00
Haynes Publishing Group Twist And Go (Automatic Transmission) Scooters
Book SynopsisA service and repair manual with generic model coverage, suitable for 50 t0 250 cc scooters with carburettor engines. It was revised in 2011 and includes a data section on the following models: Aprilia Leonardo 125, Mojito 50 and 125, Rally 50, Sonic, Sportcity One 50/125, Sportscity Cube 125/200, SR50; Derbi Boulevard 50/125/150/200; Gilera Ice 50, Runner 50, Runner FX125 and FXR180, Runner ST125/200, Runner VX125 and VXR180/200, SKP50 (Stalker); Honda FES125 Pantheon, FES250 Foresight, NES125 @125, SCV100 Lead, SES125 Dylan, SFX50, SGX50 Sky, SH50, SH125, SZX50 (X8R-S and X8R-X); Malaguti F12 Phantom 50, F12 Spectrum 50, F15 Firefox, Madison 125/150; MBK Doodo 125, Mach G 50, Nitro 50 and 100, Ovetto 50 and 100, Rocket, Skyliner 125, Stunt 50, Thunder 125; Peugeot Elyseo 50/100/125, Elystar 125 and 150, Jet C-Tech, Kisbee, Looxor 50/100/125/150, Ludix, LXR125, Speedfight 50 and 100, Sum-up 125, Trekker 50 and 100, Tweet 125 and 150, V-Clic, Vivacity 50/100/125, Zenith; Piaggio B125 (Beverly), Fly 50 and 125, Hexagon 125, Super Hexagon 125 and 180, Liberty 50 and 125, NRG MC2, NRG MC3, NRG Power, Skipper 125, Skipper ST125, Typhoon 50/80/125, X7 125, X8 125, X9 125, Zip 50, Zip 50 SP/RS, Zip 125; Sachs Bee 50 and 125, Speedjet R; Suzuki AN125, AP50, AY50 Katana, AY50W Katana R, UH125 Burgman; Vespa ET2 50, ET4 50, ET4 125, GT125 and 200, GTS125, GTV125, LX2 50 (LX50 2T), LX4 50 (LX50 4T), LX125, LXV125, S50 and S125; Yamaha CS50 JogR, CS50Z JogRR, CW/BW50, EW50 Slider, NXC125 Cygnus, XN125 Teo’s, XQ125 Maxster, YH50 Why, YN50 and 100 Neo’s, YP125R Majesty, YP250 Majesty, YQ50 and 100 Aerox
£23.40
Haynes Manuals Inc Clymer Harley-Davidson FLH/FLT Milwaukee Eight
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£33.00
Pan Macmillan Exile on Front Street: My Life as a Hells Angel
Book SynopsisSo many days I felt like a god, drunk with freedom and power, riding a motorcycle I’d crafted with my own two hands with that winged skull on my back. George Christie was president of the notorious Ventura charter of the Hells Angels for three decades. While Sonny Barger was the club’s reckless leader, George was the negotiator, the spokesman. In Exile on Front Street he takes us on an action-packed ride through his years as a Hells Angel, from the bloody brawl that started the war with the Mongols to learning that a contract had been taken out on him by the head of the Outlaws. He describes the brotherhood and the betrayals, being targeted by the Feds and his stretches in prison. He also reveals how the club changed, why he decided to leave for the sake of his family and how the leadership turned on him. Now Christie has decided to set the record straight in this hard-hitting account of what it means to be a Hells Angel through good times and bad.
£10.44
Haynes Publishing Group BMW S1000RR/R & XR Service & Repair Manual (2010
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 Clymer Manuals Kawasaki Ninja 250
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£25.50
Haynes Manuals Inc Suzuki GS/GSX250, 400 & 450 Twins (79 - 85)
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:GS250T 249cc 80-84; GS450E 448cc 79-83 USA; GS450L 448cc 80-85 USA; GS450S 448cc 79-81 USA; GS450T 448cc 80-82 USA; GS450TX 448cc 81-83 USA; GSX250E 249cc 80-85 UK; GSX400E 399cc 80-85 UK; GSX400T 399cc 81-84 UK.
£28.00
Haynes Publishing Group Honda NTV600 Revere, NTV650 & NTV650V Deauville
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 Suzuki GS, GN, GZ & DR125 Singles (82 - 05)
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)
£28.00
Haynes Publishing Group Suzuki GSX 1400 (02 - 08)
Book SynopsisWHAT'S INCLUDED: Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems 700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle Suitable for novice and pro mechanics. What's covered: GSX1400K2 1402cc 2002 GSX1400K3 1402cc 2003 GSX1400K4 1402cc 2004 GSX1400K5 1402cc 2005 GSX1400K6 1402cc 2006 GSX1400K7 1402cc 07 - 08 FE Final Edition model included
£28.80
Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha FZ6 Fazer(04-08): 45142
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 Honda CB500F/X & CBR500R update (13 -20): 2013 to
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£28.80
Haynes Publishing Group Pit Bikes (90 -16)
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
The Crowood Press Ltd Royal Enfield - The Complete Story
Book SynopsisThe firm of Royal Enfield was one of the best-known names of the British motorcycle industry, but curiously its products have never received the adulation bestowed on the products of Triumph, BSA and others. In this complete history, top motorcycle authority Mick Walker shows that there was, in fact, much for the Redditch-based firm to be proud of, in the shape of good-looking, innovative machines that inspired a generation. And what other company can boast a model still in popular production sixty years after its launch?
£17.95
Haynes Publishing Harley-Davidson Sportsters (70 - 13) Haynes
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£28.80
David & Charles Triumph Trophy & Tiger: The Essential Buyer's
Book SynopsisThere are many books about Triumph, but most of them concentrate on the glamorous twin-carburettor Bonneville and three-cylinder Trident. Alongside these headline grabbing bikes, Triumph built a whole series of single-carb machines that had all the style of their twin-carb cousins, but were not much slower, delivered better fuel consumption, and were easier to live with. Unlike the many books about Triumph's history, this one is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a Trophy or Tiger secondhand. In the Veloce Essential Buyer's Guide format, it delves into what these bikes are like to live with, and the values, advantages, and disadvantages of different models. Plus, of course, what to look for when buying one - including engine, transmission, frame, brakes, suspension, paint, chrome, and more.Trade Reviewthis little book is so packed with information and so readable that nobody will want to miss it Motor Cycling Club (MCC) a practical buying guide to buying a single-carb 650cc or 750cc Triumph twin Classic Bike Guide a straightforward, practical guide to buying a Trophy or Tiger secondhand Triumph World contains some very sound advice on what to look for when buying a bike, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls that await the enthusiastic but inexperienced buyer. British Motorcycle Charitable Trust
£11.69
Haynes Publishing Group Honda VFR V-Tec V-Fours (02 - 09) 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)
£28.80
The Crowood Press Ltd First Generation Hinckley Triumph (T300)
Book SynopsisThe early Hinckley Triumphs produced from 1991 to 2004 – Trophy, Daytona, Trident, Trident Sprint, Tiger, Speed Triple, Adventurer, Thunderbird – were designed and manufactured using a modular concept. This assists in the sharing of components across the range of bikes, which was useful with the restricted availability of spare parts. With over 725 colour photographs, this book provides helpful guidance on keeping your bike on the road, including a discussion of the models produced and their modular design; identifying common problems and how to address them. There is a comprehensive guide to maintenance, including the tools required and details of restoration, modification and upgrades, from changing the exhaust to fabricating swing arms. There is a useful list of suppliers for both new and reconditioned parts, as well as specialist service providers.
£36.00
Cornerstone Red Tape and White Knuckles
Book SynopsisUnafraid of a challenge, Lois Pryce began the kind of adventure most of us could only ever dream of. She put on her sparkly crash helmet, armed herself with maps and a baffling array of visas, and got on her bike. Destination: Cape Town - and the small matter of tackling the Sahara, war-torn Angola and the Congo Basin along the way - this feisty independent woman''s grand trek through the Dark Continent of Africa is the definitive motorcycling adventure.Colourful and hilarious, Red Tape and White Knuckles is an action-packed tale about following your dreams that will have you packing your bags and jetting off into the sunset on your own adventure before you know it.Trade ReviewLois Pryce knows what it takes to be a fun, fearless female. She rode solo from London to Cape Town, with the barest of essentials * Cosmopolitan *A natural storyteller, she brings the African landscape to life in this funny, fast-paced travelogue * Sainsbury's Magazine *A gutsy tale of one woman and her bike, told with vigour and honesty....she manages to make the journey an enjoyable experience and a solid read. There are the usual chaotic scenes of jumble in border towns, and heart-warming tales of help en route. But there are also some genuinely chilling episodes and these make the book, and perhaps the journey, all too authentic * Irish Times *Lois Pryce defied convention when she decided to travel from London to Cape Town by motorcycle. Red Tape and White Knuckles reads like a non-fiction chick-lit adventure as the pasty skinned, heatstroke prone Pryce deals with cultural differences, Africa's troublesome roads and the company of various travellers she meets along the way * Metro *I really enjoyed this book...every chapter is filled with adventure and anecdotes about the people and situations she encounters along the way. It's a mix of hair-raising incidents, humorous episodes and serious insight into the history and cultural differences she experiences across the African continent. A travelogue with a difference, this would be a great read for the armchair adventurer, someone planning an African expedition or anyone who simply enjoys a good story! * Candis *
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Curtiss Motorcycles
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£23.79
Halsgrove Saving Speedway The Provincial League and The
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£17.99
Sam Manicom Distant Suns Adventure in the Vastness of Africa
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£13.99
Orion Publishing Co A Short History of the Motorcycle
Book SynopsisWhat is it about bikes that leaves so many of us powerless to resist?This entertaining guide charts the history of the bike from its origin as a cheap means of transport to its modern incarnations: a symbol of rebellion, a high-tech racing machine and the rich kid''s plaything. Richard Hammond, passionate biker and collector of bikes, looks at the machines that have propelled people across the world to work, to school - and occasionally to their doom.With his trademark expertise and wit, Hammond examines bikers of every type, from the happy farmer trundling through fields on his Honda Cub to the Hells Angel terrorising towns on their hog.Trade Review'a book that has humour and charm' - Spectator
£9.49
David & Charles How to Restore Norton Commando
Book SynopsisThis manual is aimed at owners and enthusiasts of the legendary Norton Commando, and covers all areas of restoration from the sourcing of the bike to its completion as a fully restored machine. Starting with advice on the different models, spares availability and where best to source a bike to restore, the book then covers the complete dismantling and restoration of the bike. Describing the engine, frame, gearbox, wheels, suspension and forks, brakes, ancillaries, bodywork, and electrics, the text is illustrated with hundreds of clear colour photos. What really sets this manual apart is the style in which it is written: not as some dull and distant workshop manual but in a friendly, humorous manner by an enthusiast of many years who is able to involve and entertain the reader, as well as providing a thorough and detailed restoration guide. This is the third motorcycle restoration guide from an author whose previous works have been a massive hit with mechanics, enthusiasts and restorers throughout the world.Trade ReviewI could not find any aspect of restoration that is overlooked and am impressed with the standard of writing. - Roadholder. --- we think this is a good restoration guide ... check it out. - Sump. If restoring a classic motorbike seems like a potential nightmare, this book proves that it need never be so - Iain P W Robertson - Freelance.Table of ContentsInroduction: Choosing a model to restore Chapter 1 Buying the bike and preparing for restoration Chapter 2 The ten golden rules for a successful restoration Chapter 3 Preparing to dismantle the bike Chapter 5 Beginning the strip down - seat, tank and headlamp Chapter 5 Removing the main electrical components Chapter 6 Removing the rear wheel and rear brake assembly Chapter 7 Removing the carburettors Chapter 8 Draining the oil Chapter 9 Removing the swinging arm and Timing cover Chapter 10 Dismantling the Primary Chaincase Chapter 11 Dismantling the Gearbox Chapter 12 Removing the cylinder head and barrels Chapter 13 Removing the engine from the frame Further chapters covering the rebuilding and restoration process.
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