Motorcycles: general interest Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Heavy Sidecar Motorcycles of the Wehrmacht
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£9.49
Veloce Publishing Ltd HarleyDavidson Big Twins
Book SynopsisThere are lots of books about Harleys, about their history, performance, lineage and the minutiae of their specification, but none of them will tell you what to look for when buying one second-hand. That’s what this book is about – it aims at being a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used Harley-Davidson.
£9.49
Haynes Manuals Inc Kawasaki AE/AR 50 & 80 (81 - 95)
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:AE50A 49cc 81-85 UK; AE80A 78cc 81-83 UK; AE80B 78cc 83-87 UK; AR50A 49cc 81-82 USA; AR50A 49cc 81-83 UK; AR50C 49cc 83-95 UK; AR80A 78cc 81-82 USA; AR80A 78cc 81-83 UK; AR80C 78cc 83-92 UK.
£28.00
Giorgio Nada Editore Superbike: The Official Book 2014-2015
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£28.49
Veloce Enterprises, Inc. Speed and How to Obtain It
£23.77
Schiffer Publishing Ltd German Motorcycles in World War II
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£12.59
Veloce Enterprises, Inc. BOOK OF 1930's BRITISH MOTORCYCLE GEARBOXES AND CLUTCHES
£23.77
Haynes Publishing Group Suzuki GSX-R750 2000-05
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£25.50
Veloce Enterprises, Inc. HONDA 450 WORKSHOP MANUAL CB450 & CL450 K0 to K7 4 SPEED & 5 SPEED 1965-1974
£24.50
Haynes Publishing Group Honda XL/XR75, XL/XR80 & XL/XR100 Series
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£25.50
Haynes Manuals Inc Harley-Davidson Twin Cam 88, 96 & 103 Models (99
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£27.20
Haynes Publishing Yamaha FJ, FZ, XJ & YX600 Radian (84 - 92)
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£28.00
Haynes Publishing Yamaha YFS200 Blaster ATV (88 - 06) Haynes Repair
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:YFS200 Blaster 200cc 88-06.
£28.00
Author Solutions Inc Donnys Unauthorized Technical Guide to HarleyDavidson 1936 to Present
£32.95
Haynes Manuals Inc Yamaha YB100 Singles (73 - 91)
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:YB100 97cc 73-91.
£28.00
Haynes Manuals Inc Honda NE/NB50 Vision & SA50 Vision Met-In (85 -
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£28.00
David & Charles How to Restore Classic Off-Road Motorcycles:
Book SynopsisRemember the smell of Castrol R at a 1960s scramble? Or riding a 1970s trials bike through every type of natural obstacle possible? If you want to revisit those memories, or relive the competition of earlier times, this book is for you. Buying, restoring, and riding classic off-road competition bikes is now something that you can do!This book gives enthusiasts of classic off-road competition motorcycles a step-by-step guide to a full restoration. Covering dismantling the motorcycle and its components, restoring and sourcing parts, paint spraying, decals and polishing. With chapters covering engine, frame, forks, fuel, exhaust, seat, brakes and tyres, you'll see how to take a bike from scratch to a full rebuild; then on to safe set-up and general maintenance. Includes chapters focussing specifically on pre-65 and twin shock models.Trade ReviewIn short, it's very much a hands-on look at everything you might need to do, or at least consider, if you want to get mobile on the dirt and flick some serious mud in someone's eye ... You'll probably read it once for the broader picture, and then once more for the detail, and then again when you actually get started in the workshop. Sump Do not let the title of this book put you off if you only ride road bikes, as it is one of the best books I've read detailing just about everything on working on classic motorcycles whether on or off road. Nacelle. The pre-amble says that the book is 'aimed at the beginner and seasoned motorbike restorer alike', but the emphasis is definitely on the beginner, with tips on sourcing parts, how to dismantle your project bike, cleaning and polishing, then it's on to the meatier stuff like rebuilding engines, fuel and ignition systems, paintwork and plating. - Old Bike Australasia. A book focusing on the nuances of restoring dirt bikes as opposed to roadsters is a welcome addition to an enthusiast's bookshelf and even after just an initial flick through it is clear author Ricky Burns has made a decent job of the book. - Classic Dirt Bike. This book is not only intended for owners of off-road engines from the 70s and 80s, but is also relevant for engines from the 50s and 60s. Step-by-step Burns guides the enthusiast with the purchase of special tools and their use, and the possible alternatives for this. Detailed with many photos and in simple and understandable English. – Het Moborrijwiel.Table of Contents1 Project assessment 2 Sourcing parts 3 Getting started 4 Cleaning & polishing 5 Engine 6 Brakes, tyres & wheels 7 Fuel & exhaust systems 8 Paint spraying 9 Seat 10 Forks 11 The rebuild 12 Final preparation 13 Pre-65 14 Twin shock
£28.00
Mortons Media Group Island Racer 2022: Your guide to the 2022 Isle of
Book SynopsisEach year its 148 pages delivers the most incredible photos, articles and interviews with the modern gladiators who do battle on the world''s most punishing motorcycle course. 2022''s Island Racer focuses on the biggest names and the fastest motorcycles that are taking on TT 2022 and uncovers the stories behind the headlines.
£10.97
Mortons Media Group Jim Redman Man of Steel
Book SynopsisThat Jim Redman is one of the true greats of motorcycle racing is indisputable. With six World Championship titles and six Isle of Man TT wins to his credit, as well as being both captain and manager of the Honda race team, Redman's record is incredible.Born in London in 1931, he emigrated to Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, in 1952 and it was here that his racing career began. His greatest successes came during the early to mid-1960s when he dominated the 250cc and 350cc World Championships and scored his TT victories. An injury at the 1966 Belgian Grand Prix preempted the decision to retire at the height of his fame and success.Jim Redman Man of Steel, with a foreword written by Redman himself, returns to those glory days of thrills and spills on the track, with a selection of rare photographs and first-hand anecdotes which bring the golden age of motorcycle racing sharply back into focus.
£15.00
Quercus Publishing Riding Route 66
Book Synopsis''Every time I have ridden 66, within 10 miles of setting off, I never want that ride to end. I think it''s because Route 66 encapsulates struggle, and, ultimately, triumphing over unimaginably difficult conditions. I think everyone can connect with that.''RIDING ROUTE 66 follows Henry Cole as he travels along Route 66, on a journey of self-discovery.Route 66, or the ''Mother Road'', is one of the most famous roads in the USA. Crossing the width of the country, it is an immensely challenging road to travel. Henry has ridden it three times. This book is about the freedom that only the road and a motorcycle can give you, and the importance of embracing the highs and lows of life equally.Henry is one of the most well-known figures in motorcycling, having presented over twenty series of many TV shows as well as being the founder of bespoke motorcycle manufacturer Gladstone Motorcycles.
£19.80
Giorgio Nada Editore Beta Motorcycles
Book SynopsisThis book covers the long history, from its origins through to the present day, of the historic Italian manufacturer Beta Motorcycles, active in the two-wheeled world for over 100 years, presenting previously unpublished material. A particularly versatile firm, over the decades Beta Motorcycles has proved capable of diversifying its products - building all kinds of motorcycle - and satisfying the mutating demands of its clientele. The Florentine marque built its own two- and four-stroke engines in-house, but has always been open to joint ventures with other European or Japanese firms. Founded as a bicycle manufacturer, Beta Motorcycles moved into the moped market in the 1960s, off-road motorcycles in the late 1970s, enduro models in the following decade and then scooters, for over 20 years, not to mentions the Trial sector in which it conquered eight World Championship titles. In more recent years the company has returned to the "classic" Motocross and Enduro categories and in 2016 collected a further two world titles, including the Constructors' Championship. The book features a comprehensive catalogue of every model and every engine produced by Beta Motorcycles during the course of over a century.
£45.60
Haynes Publishing Group Honda NT700V Deauville & XL700V Transalp: (06 -
Book SynopsisCovers: *NT700V Deauville*680cc*06 - 13 *NT700VA Deauville*680cc*06 - 13 *XL700V Transalp*680cc*08 - 13 *XL700VA Transalp*680cc*08 - 13
£28.80
Wolfgang Publications Harley-Davidson FXR Bible
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£26.95
Pogo Books Motorcycles
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£8.99
Key Publishing Ltd BRITISH CLASSICS Bikes of the 1960s
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£999.99
The Book Guild Ltd Travels with Maridadi: Harley-Davidson Adventures
Book SynopsisAfter a botched spinal operation left her partially paralysed aged forty-five, Bizzie Frost found herself unable to enjoy the active lifestyle she loved in Saudi Arabia. That was remedied six years later when her airline captain husband, Frosty, proposed they buy a Harley-Davidson. An invitation to join friends on a 2,500km ride to Oman was irresistible and they bought a customised Road King. They named her Maridadi, meaning 'beautiful' in Swahili. Travels with Maridadi is an epic account of their adventures on Maridadi in Saudi Arabia, a country rarely visited by outsiders during the thirty years that Bizzie called it home. Riding pillion with Frosty, she travelled thousands of kilometres across the deserts and mountains of the Kingdom, as well as other Middle Eastern countries. Her stories and photographs breathe life into the scenery, people and culture of the Kingdom, and convey the freedom and healing power of motorcycling on the open road.
£9.49
Giorgio Nada Editore Lambretta D/LD 125/150: 1951-1958 Storie Modelli
Book SynopsisThe industrial and technical history of the Lambretta D/LD series, the classic Lambretta par excellence, the model that has represented the purest essence of the scooter "made in Italy", as told through invaluable archive materials. Previously unpublished photos and official documents discovered in the Innocenti archives along with accurate texts by Vittorio Tessera, the leading expert on the historic scooter in Italy and the world. With this model, Innocenti proved capable of conquering the national and international markets; exported throughout the world, the D/LD was a great success, loved and appreciated by thousands of users. Chapters dedicated to advertising, to the famous people who fell in live with it and to the marketing of the D and DL series around the world complete this latest title in the series that also includes the volumes Lambretta LUI, Lambretta TV/LI Series I and Lambretta TV/LI Scooterstyle Series III.
£30.40
Massey University Press Kiwi Bikers
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£42.50
Skyhorse Publishing The Little Black Book of Motorcycle Wisdom
Book SynopsisThere’s no getting around the allure of motorcycles. Since 1885, when Gottlieb Daimler mounted a gas-powered engine on a wooden bicycle, riders of all ages have been drawn to the exhilaration and terror of motoring in the open air on two wheels. Motorcycles have become ingrained in our culture. To some, they are the ultimate expression of freedom. To others, motorcycles symbolize lawlessness and disrespect for authority.The Little Black Book of Motorcycle Wisdom is packed full of wise, witty, and edgy quotes on motorcycles and the people who ride them. Celebrities, literary giants, and athletes offer pithy and memorable comments on what they ride, where they ride, with whom they ride, how fast they ride—and, most importantly, why they ride. Read musings on bikes from such noteworthy folks as: Hunter S. Thompson Marlon Brando Robert Pirsig Evel Knievel Sonny Barger Ewan McGregor Steve McQueen Leonardo DiCaprio Paul Newman Bob Dylan Hugh Laurie Angelina Jolie T. E. Lawrence And dozens of others! There’s a reason why people the world over are passionate about a machine that has been dubbed “the perfect vehicle.” This book tells you why.
£11.69
Linden Publishing Co Inc Guide to Modified Exhaust Systems: A Reference
Book SynopsisNoise Free America: A Coalition to Promote Quiet is the nations most prominent anti-noise organization, focusing on excessive noise from motorcycles, loud car stereos, and leaf blowers. Noise Free America has dozens of chapters in around 25 states, and its memebers conduct anti-noise public education campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. The organization provides an Ask an Expert service, with advice to the public from a noise control engineer and a former Houston police officer. Noise Free America: A Coalition to Promote Quiet issues a monthly Noisy Dozen press release, highlighting excessive noise in a community, business, or industry, or by an individual. Noise Free America has been featured in more than 350 media stories, including on 20/20, CNN, and NPR, as well as in ''Time'' magazine, the ''New York Times'', and the ''Washington Post''. The organizations web site contains numerous noise ordinances, a model noise ordinance, radio public service announcements, sample letters, and a manual on How to Fight Noise.
£14.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Motorcycle Crashes & State Safety Efforts
Book SynopsisAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), per vehicle mile travelled in 2010, motorcyclists were about 30 times more likely to die in a traffic crash than passenger car occupants. States have implemented various strategies to address the factors contributing to motorcycle crashes and fatalities, and NHTSA has assisted these efforts through guidance, grants, and research. This book examines motorcycle crashes and state safety efforts.
£126.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Motorcycle Safety: Conspicuous Lighting Studies
Book SynopsisThe annual number of motorcycle rider fatalities in the United States increased from 2294 in 1998 to 5290 in 2008 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2010). Many multi-vehicle motorcycle crashes involve right-of-way violations where another vehicle turns in front of, or crosses the path of an on-coming motorcycle. Improving the frontal conspicuity of motorcycles with auxiliary forward lighting may reduce these types of crashes. This book describes some recent studies sponsored by NHTSA on motorcycle conspicuity.
£119.99
David & Charles Motorcycling in the '50s
Book SynopsisFor many, a motorcycle bought at the beginning of the 1950s was a first taste of the freedom offered by personal transport. Although postwar austerity was fading, money was still tight and new machines virtually unobtainable, but there were plenty of cheap prewar machines around and an ex-War Department motorcycle could be bought from one of the big city dealers on the never-never; better still it would be sent to your local railway station. Ex-army dispatch riders' coats and boots would serve to keep the weather at bay as the new motorcyclists explored and enjoyed the quiet roads in a pre-motorway era. The decade would become a Golden Era of motorcycling as manufacturers brought new and excitingly advanced machines to an appreciative audience which had never even heard of a Japanese motorcycle. Motorcycle sport mushroomed in popularity at a time when you actually had to go to the race to see it and helped to reinforce the public's ever-growing enthusiasm for the motorcycle. the era would also see the arrival of the moped, scooter and bubblecar.For those that were there, Jeff Clew's insight to motorcycling of the '50s will provide a delightful nostalgic journey into the past, while those younger riders who cherish 1950s motorcycles today will discover a whole new dimension to their enjoyment of the machines.Trade ReviewPut simply, we think this book is worthy of your coin and is fit for sticking on your own coffee table. It's not a demanding read, so you can easily dip in and out between the TV ads for eye make-up, car insurance and whatnot. And the narrative convincingly takes you back to the fifties (as opposed to having been written by a bluffer born in the 1970s onward) ... As a gift, it will probably go down well. Or just buy it for yourself. So if you've got an interest in the fifties era, here's when you can get yourself properly Clewed in. Sump. This book is a nostalgic collection of road tests, feature articles, and classic advertisements ... If you were around at the time, this book will rekindle great memories, and if you were not, you may come to agree with the author that this was indeed the golden era of motorcycling. - Old Bike Australasia. I found the whole book extremely interesting and brought back many happy memories, and it has a special place on my bookshelf. - On The Level. Motorcycling in the 50s was originally published in 1995 and has always been antiquarian. Veloce recently released the book in the Classic Reprint Series, which undoubtedly made motor enthusiasts who have experienced this years, and / or who are weak for especially the British two-wheelers of the mite, making a lot of fun. Because the book is written by the well-known British motor journalist and writer Jeff Clew, in 144 pages, offers a fascinating and nostalgic look at an era in which the English motor industry still has high days, the scooter has made up, two-stroke engines went on better perform, the moped developed and side-shift combinations were another common sight on the road. There is also attention to sports events in those years, both on the road (the Isle of Man TT course) and in the field. Anyone who wants to turn around in style in his 1950s can find in this book what he had wearing helmets, jackets, gloves and sunglasses in those years (which was often material from the military dumps until quite in the 1950s). The book is illustrated with over 120 black and white pictures and illustrations. - Het Motor Rijwiel. For those of us who were there or young enough to have noticed the events we see a rebirth of the British motorcycle industry as well as some of the last gasps before the inevitable decline. New ideas come and go and sometime we were slow to react. Powered bicycles and scooters offered much and we responded well enough only to have the competition show us how it should be done. The two-stroke can out of tis domestic ride to work to growl out its possibilities. Many attempts at family transport were tried through sidecars and bubble cars until Alec Issigonis gave us the Mini. When people think of motorcycling, one of the notable periods is always the 50s and early 60s. It is set apart from the 20s and 30s not only by a World War but by a view of motorcycling that went from basic transport to a social form of enjoyment and presaging what we know today. For some this is a trip down memory lane. For others this is a short history of what our grandparents and parents experienced and the joy or otherwise that they passed on to today's offspring. An interesting portrayal and experience of motorcycling in the 50s ... great times. - T. Aston. Motorcycling in the '50s is full of old photographs and period adverts taking one back through time. - J. Wright. This reviewer loved the black and white, almost 'scrapbook' design of this large-format classic reprint by Jeff Clew from Veloce Publishing. All the spontaneity, simplicity and promise of things to come that defined the 1950s come to life on every one of its 144 pages - and who needs colour anyway? Liberally laced with old photos and period adverts, it takes the reader on a fulfilling trip back through time. A colourful BSA advert featuring a Golden Flash and a Bantam makes the perfect front cover. - Old Bike Mart. In the book's 13 chapters, Clew recalls a lot of details that might have been lost to history altogether. the little things that riders of today probably would not have guessed could be challenges, such as getting decent riding gear, evolving rules of the road and regulation, societal attitudes toward motorcyclists and the motorcycling culture itself. He also recalls important details about a range of motorcycle marques of the day - most of which are long gone. For fans of the Isle of Man TT, Clew has a chapter devoted to the event, which provide insights you probably can't get anywhere else. Details that you probably never considered are covered in detail, such as what an enormous hassle it was to get a motorcycle to and from the island back in the days before drive-on ferry service. Peppered with images that include racing, trials, and the TT, illustrations and advertising art from the period, Motorcycling in the 50s is a treasure for those interested in the bikes and the times that were the fifties. – Ultimate Motorcycling.
£999.99
Focus Multimedia Ltd The Complete Motorcycle Theory and Hazard
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£15.98
Freytag-Berndt Harz Motorcycle map 1:150,000
Book SynopsisThe Harz motorcycle map makes bikers' hearts beat faster. The road map is designed for the planning and implementation of extended motorcycle tours and impresses with its easy-to-read and detailed cartography. The Harz motorcycle map is particularly suitable for experienced motorcyclists, because the winding routes through Germany's northernmost mountains are sometimes demanding. Six tours, including around the Brocken (1,142 m), ensure varied driving fun. Excursion tips round off the information section of the Harz motorcycle map with references to towns and their sights as well as biker meeting places. The routes are marked directly on the map. The tours and numerous sights along the route are described on the back of the map and you can find out which intermediate stops are worthwhile. Information on the Harz motorcycle map Scale: 1:150,000 937 km of marked motorcycle tours biker hangouts tour information Scenic routes 61x90 cm GPX tracks Waterproof and tear resistant Among the outstanding sights in the Harz Mountains are of course the Brocken and a ride on one of the various narrow-gauge railways. The Hexentanzplatz near Thale, stalactite caves, visitor mines, the colorful town of Wernigerode and numerous health resorts form a large selection of other destinations Waterproof and tear-resistant The map is printed on a special waterproof and durable paper so that it can also be used for orientation on rainy days. Resource-saving production The map consists of 80% ground limestone. The production is much more resource-saving than with conventional paper because the consumption of water, wood and energy is significantly lower.
£12.26
Hallwag Karten Verlag Switzerland motomap
£19.92
Giorgio Nada Editore Bologna Motorcycles of the Years 1930-45
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£33.25
Giorgio Nada Editore Bologna Postwar Motorcycles
£33.25
Giorgio Nada Editore Superbike 2017/2018: The Official Book
Book SynopsisThe 2017 championship is analysed by the authors of this classic official annual, first published with the purpose of informing the public of one of the most compelling and fascinating world championships. Among the new elements for this season is the starting grid of race two, which has been revolutionised in relation to the past, with the winner of the Saturday race obliged to start from ninth place. But the variation of the technical regulation is marginal, apart from the confirmation once more of the various other championships, which were tested over many seasons and reserved for the 1000 and 600 cc, the new entry of the small SuperSport 300 stands out. Apart from the authors telling the stories, there is the work of Fabrizio Porrozzi, one of the best photographers of the SBK World Championship.
£36.10
Giorgio Nada Editore Lambreta Junior 50, 100, 125: History, models and
Book SynopsisThe industrial and technical history of the Lambretta Junior series, told through invaluable archive materials. In the early Sixties, Innocenti took a technological leap in the engineering of the Lambretta, introducing for the first time a monocoque frame clearly inspired by its direct rival, Piaggio’s Vespa. This led to the birth of the Junior series, with models aimed at younger riders and with lower list prices than the traditional LI and TV versions. This new book devotes specific chapters to questions of production, technology, advertising, and many other areas of interest regarding this series of models that once again enjoyed notable success with the public.
£35.99
iUniverse Life is a Road Get on it and Ride Life Is a Road Series
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£17.58
iUniverse Life is a Road Get on it and Ride
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£25.49
£12.34
Motorbooks International Motocross and OffRoad Motorcycle Setup Guide
Book SynopsisCovers the basic tasks of maintenance, modification, and setup that confront all dirt bike riders and owners, whatever the model. From changing a tire on a 4-stroke, replacing a chain, set up suspension components, lubricating a cable on a ten-year-old 2-stroke bike, this title provides information needed in an easy-to-follow format.
£22.94
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Leanings The Best of Peter Egan from Cycle World
Book SynopsisSince his work first graced the pages of "Cycle World" magazine in 1977, the author has taken his readers on one unforgettable adventure after another. This title presents a collection of his favorite feature articles and columns from "Cycle World" magazine.
£21.03
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc How to Troubleshoot Repair and Modify Motorcycle
Book SynopsisIn How to Troubleshoot, Repair, and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems, motorcycle expert Tracy Martin provides crystal-clear, fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for every electrical repair imaginable on a bike.
£26.60
Motorbooks The Motorcycle Safety Foundations Guide to Motorcycling Excellence Second Edition Skills Knowledge and Strategies for Riding Right
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£25.44
Motorbooks International The Upper Half of the Motorcycle On the Unity of Rider and Machine
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£19.99
