Discovering the Motorcycle
Discovering the Motorcycle is a full-throt-
tle, never-before completed history
and cultural evaluation of motorcycling
from 1867 to the present. This book
introduces readers to the vast world of
motorcycling, its history, social impact,
and how these machines are built and
function. Chapters cover the history of
motorcycle racing, bike events, muse-
ums, and clubs.
#8183 $44.99How to Build a Motorcycle
How to Build a Motorcycle tells the story
of how a group of three unlikely friends- a rat, a sparrow, and a frog – come
together to build a motorcycle! Detailed
illustrations explain the overall functions
of the engine, clutch, brakes, and distrib-
utors, as well as many other parts of the
motorcycle. Through hard work and
perseverance, the three friends learn
about mechanics and teamwork
as they work together to build a
miniature motorcycle. A great
book to read with your young bike
enthusiasts!
#8057 $14.95
Vintage Dirt Bikes
Suddenly, everyone wants one of those
old dirt bikes from back in the day:
knobby tires, small two-cycle engines,
four-speed transmission, and a full four
inches of suspension travel. But which
should a rider bring home? Vintage
Dirt Bikes will help the reader make
that decision by providing informa-
tion on all the most popular makes.
For each bike, this new book provides
four to six paragraphs describing the
bike in general terms.
#7524 $27.95Troubleshoot, Repair, & Modify
Motorcycle Electrical Systems
All vehicles will inevitably need mainte-
nance, and we pay a premium in labor
fees every time we take them in. Unlike
an automobile, however, the electrical
components on a motorcycle are con-
stantly subjected to destructive elements
such as rain, sand, salt, dust and ultravi-
olet rays. In 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. Complete with 600
full-color, how-to photos and 20 helpful
diagrams, this read will keep your bike on
the road and your wallet in your pocket.
#7707 $39.99Classic Honda Motorcycles
Honda made its mark on the motor-
cycle world with small, affordable
bikes, and grew well beyond that to
create some of the most important
performance machines ever built. This
guide to the collectible Hondas gives
prospective buyers a leg up on the
current market for groundbreaking
classics. Photographs of the models are
accompanied by complete descriptions
of specifications, components, paint
codes, and serial numbers. The author
also highlights common repair and
restoration needs, and looks ahead at
future collectible models.
#6428 $40.00
How to Restore
Honda CX500 & CX650
Honda’s first venture into the V-twin
engine market, with water cooling
and shaft drive, was certainly dif-
ferent from their previous twin-and
four-cylinder models. The tech-
niques, tips and tricks used by an
experienced restorer will save you
time and money. You’ll see that you
don’t need expert knowledge or a
fully fitted workshop for a restoration
project. Packed with photographs
and detailed instructions, this book
is your perfect guide from start to
finish.
#7759 $59.95Classic Motorcycles
Written by noted motorcycle author
Patrick Hahn, Classic Motorcycles
presents the history of motorcycling
as told through the most significant,
iconic, classic motorcycles of all time,
with both period photography and
modern portrait photography. You’ll
drool over the 1933 Matchless Silver
Hawk, and you’ll want to tear out the
page displaying the 1956 Triumph
Thunderbird and frame it. Prepare to
be in awe of the undeniable classic
motorcycles in this collection.
#8185 $50.00Leanings 3
Leanings 3 contains stories and observa-
tions from one of America’s best motor-
cycle journalists. Peter Egan’s columns
and feature articles are among Cy-
cle World’s most anticipated each
month. Leanings 3 offers a fresh col-
lection of Egan’s motorcycle musings
and tales from the road delivered in his
signature wise but amusing style. For
added perspective, each feature article
is preceded by fresh commentary from
the author. This is an unforgettable col-
lection of the works of a master writer
whose simple adventures of life remind
us all why we love to ride.
#7446 $28.00McQueen’s Motorcycles
Even 30 years after his death, Steve
McQueen remains a cultural icon.
This book focuses on the bikes that
the King of Cool raced and collected.
From the first Harley McQueen bought
when he was an acting student in
New York to the Triumph “desert
sleds” and Huskys he desert raced all
over California, Mexico, and Nevada.
McQueen’s Motorcycles reveals these
highly sought-after machines in gor-
geous photography and full historical
context.
#8184 $35.00How to Restore Honda Fours
In 1969 the Honda Motor Company
launched a motorcycle that many
consider to be the world’s first Super-
bike. All with their own characteris-
tics, they proved to be reliable and
smooth-running, and even today
they can offer reliable transport on
modern roads if restored correctly.
Now with some examples more than
40 years old, many enthusiasts wish
to restore these classic machines.
How to Restore Honda Fours has
been written to guide the enthusi-
ast through his or her restoration of
these fine classic motorcycles.
#7760 $59.95The Kawasaki Z1 Story
In never before published interviews,
with the men responsible for the bike
code–named “New York Steak,” Dave
Sheehan relates the story behind
the Z1’s development, the secret
U.S. testing program in which a
team including Imola-race winner
Paul Smart rode pre-production
bikes disguised as Hondas coast-to-
coast across America. This book ex-
amines the myth, truth and legend
surrounding the Z1’s first race win.
#8200 $25.00Historic Motorcycles
1885-1985
Historic Motorcycles 1885-1985 pro-
vides the reader with stunning full-col-
or photographs of more than 100 of
the world’s most beautiful and rare
motorcycles. Richard Renstrom, an
author of five books and an accom-
plished photographer, spent more
than 50 years accumulating this library
of photos of vintage motorcycles from
12 countries (including the United
States, England, France, Germany, and
Japan). Each photograph is accompa-
nied by a detailed historical essay docu-
menting the origin of each motorcycle
as well as the technical specifications
that make each machine a true original.
#8079 $40.00