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General Books
On British Motorcycles
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211-F459 |
Whatever
Happened to the British Motorcycle Industry? The Classic Inside Story of
Its Rise and Fall by Bert Hopwood
The true, inside story of what caused the
dramatic decline of the British motorcycle industry at a time when it
had to face up to increasing competition from foreign manufacturers.
Sftbd., 6 1/2"x 9", 320 pgs., 240 b&w ill.
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213-8609 |
Restoring Motorcycles - Two-Stroke Engines
By Roy Bacon
Deals with everything! The necessary tools, dismantling and
inspection to refurbishment and assembly. Softbound, 128 pg, 160 b&w illus,
10-1/2"x7-3/4".
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214-01 |
Modern
Motorcycle Mechanics by J.B. Nicholson
For those operating or restoring any of the
English makes or early American motorcycles, Modern Motorcycle Mechanics
is the best source for technical details, specifications and general
servicing information.
7th Edition, hbdb., 760 pgs, 360 ill.
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214-04 |
Motorcycle
Electrics Without Pain by Mike Arman Covers all aspects of a
bike’s electrics. A totally non-theoretical approach to making it
run again. Great reading and valuable no matter what you ride. A must
for every motorcyclist who works on his own bike, as well as
motorcycle shops. Sfbd., 11" x 8-1/2", 64 pgs, 53 photos, 52
diagrams.
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214-2800 |
Great British Motorcycles of the Sixties
by Bob Currie
It surveys a cross-section of outstanding motorcycles from the decade
when the British industry was slipping towards near-extinction, with
bikes representing the once-famous marques, from AJS to Vincent.
Lavishly illustrated throughout with photographs and reprints of the
original sales brochures and road tests.140 pages of fascinating
history, in a book measuring approx. 8"x11", this is
something that everyone with a love of these magnificent machines
should own!
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214-4199 |
Cafe Racers of the
1960's by Mick Walker
Subtitled: Machines, Riders and Lifestyle:
A Pictorial Review. Renowned motorcycle expert Walker profiles the
exciting range of nostalgic 60s cafe racers superbike specials in this
easy-to-use reference. Includes chapters on Goldie, Triton, Dunstall,
Rockers, Homebrew, Cottage Industry, and Foreigners. Softbound,
7 1/4" x 10 1/4", 96 pages, 114 b&w ill.
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214-4269 |
British
Classic Bike Guide : Choosing, Riding and Enjoying the Machine of Your
Dreams
by F. Westworth
Subtitled: Choosing, Riding and
Enjoying the Machine of Your Dreams. This expert handbook delivers
comprehensive information and essential advice on buying the best bike
at the best price. From the greats like BSA, Norton and Triumph to the
other minor classics, this volume recounts the history of each marque,
the evolution and construction of the machine and its power plant, the
pros and cons of ownership, and so much more. Hdbd., 8 1/2"x
11", 192 pgs., 300 b&w ill.
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214-4901
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British Motorcycles Since 1900 by Paul Collins
All of the great British manufacturers BSA, Triumph Norton, Ariel,
Velocette, Vincent and more are fully chronicled in this A to Z
history of each of the manufacturers that gave Britain its
pre-eminence. Illustrated throughout with a superb selection of
photographs that recall the glory years of British motorcycles.
Hardcover, 6-3/4"x 9-1/4", 128pg
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214-6674
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The
British Motorcycle Directory: Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 by Roy
Bacon
An A-Z of British motorcycle
marques, from the famous to the obscure, with each entry giving a
complete history of the manufacturer and its most important machines,
with illustrations. This book is the most comprehensive directory of
British motorcycle manufacturers and their respective products ever
compiled. Hardcover - 288 pp - 8-1/2" x 11" - 850 b/w
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