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Harley Davidson (Illustrated Motor Cycle Legends)

Published in Hardcover by Sunburst Books (1995-03-31)

Author: R. Bacon

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Nearly 1,000 beautiful full-color pictures!

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-01-15

This is a big (9-inch X 12-inch, over 500 pages) coffee table book, absolutely crammed full of beautiful full-color photographs--nearly 1,000 of them, many of them two-page spreads. It covers not only Harley-Davison's history, in text and photos, but also the different types of their bikes, roadtests, police bikes, military motorcycles, racing, custom bikes (gorgeous photos!) and even a chapter on the Honda, Kawasaki and other "look-a-likes" (the sincerest form of flattery).

The text is informative, with specifications, descriptions and road tests on a great many machines, and an excellent history including the period when AMF owned Harley-Davidson, and the machines' quality suffered.

All this by an independent writer who has written similar books on other brands of motorcycle, as well--in other words, this is not a puff piece by the factory.

"To the bandana-wearing 'Hognoscenti,' a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is much more than the sum of its steel, chrome, rubber, plastic and leather parts." --Richard Fleury, co-author.

Nearly 40 years ago, I owned a 74-cubic-inch knucklehead Harley with a suicide clutch and tank shift. I remember it fondly, and were it not for my advanced age, I'd buy another one today regardless of the price.

I recommend this book highly to any Harley-Davidson enthusiast, for their library. (Yes, many of them are extremely literate.)

Joseph "Joe" Pierre,

author of Handguns and Freedom...their care and maintenance

Nearly 1,000 beautiful full-color pictures!

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-01-05

All this by an independent writer who has written similar books on other brands of motorcycle, as well--in other words, this is not a puff piece by the factory.

"To the bandana-wearing 'Hognoscenti,' a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is much more than the sum of its steel, chrome, rubber, plastic and leather parts." --Richard Fleury, co-author.

I recommend this book highly to any Harley-Davidson enthusiast, for their library. (Yes, many of them are extremely literate.)

Joseph "Joe" Pierre,

author of Handguns and Freedom...their care and maintenance

The Harley-Davidson and Indian Wars

Published in Hardcover by Motorbooks International (1997-04)

Author: Allan Girdler

List price: $32.95

New price: $256.12
Used price: $16.92

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Very good history of a great rivalry.

Helpful Votes: 20 out of 22 total.
Review Date: 1999-02-02

As someone who is interested with the people racing the machines I was a little disappointed with the book. While it gives a very good, concise history of the two brands and the men that ran the companies it really does not focus that much on the racers who played out the rivalry on the boards, dirt tracks and hills. The book also seems to focus on the Indian Company more than the Harley company. Naturally one finds themselves rooting for the underdog Indian to find them loosing out in the end. I definately recommend this book for people interested in the history of these companies.

Facts between the Facts

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2005-04-08

A great read. Worth the price, if you like Indian and Harley history. Turns out that Paul du Pont was actuallly a "wrench" disguised as a "suit". Many first read stories within the covers. 5-stars for research.

Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads (Motorbooks International Motorcycle Color History.)

Published in Paperback by Motorbooks International (1997-06)

Author: Greg Field

List price: $22.95

New price: $79.99
Collectible price: $80.00

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World's Most Expensive and Sought After V-Twin

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2001-05-19

This color-history book explains the unique oiling system of Harleys' first (intake and exhaust) OverHead Valve motor. Greg Field is one of the few authors that has access to Harley-Davidsons' detailed black and white "studio" photographs. The Knucklehead motor with those oil-filled lower valve spring covers and the utilization of internal suction created by the breather gear, is the epitome of "last minute" American engineering, that was developed in several stages. This book reveals the process. The Knuckle motor was a "runner" back then, and a "runner" today.

EXCELLANT!!!!

Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 1999-10-28

If you want to know about knuckleheads, this book will tell you. It is full of great photo's as well. It was an EXCELLANT reading experience. Greg Field really did his homework when he wrote this!

The Harley-Davidson Legend

Published in Hardcover by Gramercy (2003-09-30)

Author: Martin Norris

List price: $9.99

New price: $1.99
Used price: $1.82

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My Harley Guy had a big smile when he opened the package

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-06

My Harley guy has spent hours looking through this book. Very nice to see such a rough and tumble looking guy look like a kid reading a new book.

Good book

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Review Date: 2007-08-28

This book has great photos, fun text, and is an easy read. Great title for the coffee table. Buy it, read it, and come back to it later. This book is really designed more to look at than to "read", and it does very well what it was intended to do.

Harley-Davidson® 16 Month 2006 Calendar (16 Month Calendar)

Published in Calendar by MBI (2005-07-11)

Author: Nick Cedar

List price: $14.99

New price: $147.77
Used price: $105.76

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Harley Davidson 16 month calendar

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2006-03-23

I love it. It's perfect for my husband, Don Stahl, who's the ultimate Harley Davidson enthusiast. He is on his second Harley which is a 2003 FXD Superglide (it's the anniversary model). Well, I just love amazon.com

Great Calendar

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2006-01-15

This calendar is great. The pictures are HUGE, the layout is awesome and the paper used to put it together was high quality.

Heavy Equipment: The World's Largest Machinery

Published in Hardcover by Chartwell Books (1997-12)

Author: John Carroll

List price: $19.99

Used price: $7.38

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Good Book. It got my attention!

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 1999-10-12

I bought this book for my boyfriend and I wound up reading it before I gave it to him. It was really interesting! I loved the pictures!

Excellent for anyone who loves to move dirt!

Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 1999-04-05

This is an excellent coffe table book for anyone who loves "big toys".

Help! They're All Out to Get Me!: The Motorcyclist's Guide to Surviving the Everyday World

Published in Paperback by PublishAmerica (2005-04-11)

Author: Ralph L. Angelo Jr.

List price: $19.95

New price: $19.95
Used price: $21.43

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Playing In The Street

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2005-05-09

All of us who ride know the risks inherent in being on two wheels. This book offers welcome advice on how to stay safe while enjoying yourself. The author, a sportbike-enthusiast, finds the perfect balance between fun and safety, giving buckets of sage tidbits that everyone can use.

A must for beginner motorcyclists

Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2005-04-29

I've been riding 35 years and of course have my own opinions, history and observations, but overall I really like this book.

It is a book I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to buy a bike for the first time. There are so many things to think about when riding and Ralph's book does a great job of laying them out and making one think about them. Anyone wanting to learn should read this book first and then take the MSF motorcycle course. It would definitely help them get riding safely, much faster than those who don't. In fact, it's probably a good read for any level of rider after you've had the bike in the garage for the last 5 months of winter and need a reminder of all the things to think about when riding on crowded public roads.

An excellent defensive driving guide, highly recommended.

High-Performance Diesel Builder's Guide (S-A Design)

Published in Paperback by S-A Design (2007-10-30)

Authors: Joe Pettitt and Gale Banks

List price: $24.95

New price: $14.47
Used price: $16.88

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High-Performance Diesel Builder's Guide (S-A Design

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-09

This book is full of excellant info. It is on the technical side, but very thorough. You can tell who wrote it because of the products that are featured, but why not plug your product! Most of us doing high performance work on a diesel should have no problem figuring it out. This book is great if you plan any performance upgrades for you mill, from mild to wild. BUY IT!!!!

high performance diesel builder's guide

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-11-24

if your new to diesel tuning,this is the book to read,it will clear up any question's that you cannot find else where,

High-Performance Dodge Neon Builder's Handbook (S-A Design)

Published in Paperback by S-A Design (2005-10-30)

Author: Mike Ancas

List price: $19.95

New price: $12.70
Used price: $12.57

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Was purchased as a gift

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-06-07

My husband is converting a Neon into an SCCA race car. He loves the book which now has permanent grease marks on it!!

The ONLY tuner resource for Neon owners/lovers!

Helpful Votes: 8 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2006-02-05

This book is a must have for any discerning Neon owner/lover! It has filled the void for Neon tuners everywhere, there isn't anything else like it out there. This book is carefully written and progresses from one system to another and shows how each one works together to make your car achieve better performance (with balance). The only thing it doen't cover is automatic transmissions. The author is both knowledgeable, truthful and "gives it to you straight" in this book. There are no inappropriate ads for racing/performance parts/companies in this book either; the author simply gives his recommendations as to what he has found to work. This book is appropriate for all skill levels and is not full of technical jargon. The book IS a must for anyone interested in modifying their neon, whether it's for the street, drag racing or some serious autocrossing.

High-Performance Ford Mustang Buyer's Guide 1979-Present

Published in Paperback by S-A Design (2006-07-15)

Author: Travis Thompson

List price: $24.95

New price: $16.15
Used price: $32.10

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Ford Mustang Buyer's Guide

Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-16

I bought this Mustang book along with others and I thought this one was the best. It gives a good break out of the years of the mustang starting from 1979 to present. It also gives some great details on what parts go good with certain years of the mustangs. Wish they had more books like this one

Very informative - - Great Buy!

Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2006-07-21

This has taught me more that I care to know about Mustangs. Very informative piece. Great photos of models I had forgotten. A good buy. Thankx for putting this together to share.