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The Motorcycle Diaries (Movie Tie-in Edition) : Notes on a Latin American Journey 74 reviews
Ernesto Che Guevara
Ocean Press, 2004
Before and Beyond: The Background a Revolutionary
Che Guevara... Whether you respect him or not there is absolutely no denying the fact that he had a profound impact on the history of Central America and the Caribbean. This book is plainly and simply about a young man on a journey to become the person everyone knows in history. He sets out as a college student in his early twenties on the motorcycle La Poderosa II with Alberto Granado. When ...
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Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude 21 reviews
Walker Books for Young Readers, 2005
A Tale of Two Storytellers . . .
So here I am wondering what to read to my jaded fifth graders. They don't go in for the ultra serious, they yawn through the books beloved of second and third graders. They groan when I mention poetry or nonfiction. And then this book falls into my lap. One read through and I'm hooked--and so is my fifth grade audience! Kevin O'Malley has brilliantly joined artistic forces with Carol Heyer ...
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The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance 31 reviews
Mark Zimmerman
Whitehorse Press, 2003
Necessary to learn about motorcycles
This book in combination with the user manual for my bike are great. This bike explains everything for everyone. It is written for the not so mechanically inclined and tells you why and how things work on your bike. Great investment for those that are tired of paying excessive repair bills. Definately worth the price, not to mention it is a good read.
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How to Build Motorcycle-engined Racing Cars (Speedpro)
Tony Pashley
Veloce, 2008
If you are aspiring to build a racing car this could be the book that you've been waiting for! Tony Pashley revisits the path that he took in the Pashley Project articles in Race Tech magazine during the design and construction of two successful hillclimb cars. This time in great detail with a view to enabling the reader to carryout a similar exercise for themselves. Although hillclimb and sprint cars are the focal topic, a lot of the book is ...
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle (Spanish edition): El ratoncito de la moto79 reviews
Beverly Cleary
Rayo, 2003
Secret Friends; Different Species
"Ralph!" cried his frightened mother, "you haven't been associating with PEOPLE!" That may seem a rather unfriendly thing to say, but Ralph is a mouse. And people are...well..the enemy. Aren't they?
But Ralph has discovered a boy named Keith who can understand his language (and vice versa). Ralph has also discovered Keith has the most fabulous, fantastic, mouse-sized motorcycle, and Ralph ...
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Motorcycle Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting and Repair (Motorbooks Workshop)6 reviews
Tracy Martin
Motorbooks, 2007
A Great Motorcycle Reference
I bought Tracy Martin's other book on automotive electrics, and as a motorcyclist, I was really excited when this book came out. It's more of the same high quality of work. He's got a real knack for explaining concepts in plain language I can understand easily. His illustrations are also very easy to follow. This book is great because there are lots of new material on motorcycle specific ...
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, 4th Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to)2 reviews
Motorcyclist Magazine, Darwin Holmstrom, ...
Alpha, 2008
Great book!
This book was packed full of very useful information, and was a joy to read. I normally can't just sit down and read a book like this, I've got a very short attention span. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, 4th Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to) had just enough humor packed in with all the information to keep me from being overloaded, and kept me looking forward to the next page. It ...
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The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel: Tips, Technology, Advanced Techniques17 reviews
Dale Coyner
Whitehorse Press, 2007
A treasure for the motorcycle traveller!
For anyone seeking information about motorcycle travel, this is THE book to have! Dale does a great job of covering many aspects (dare I say All?) for traveling by motorcycle, and then some. Everything from weatherproof riding gear, GPS, suspension, campers, tents, seat cushions to suggestions for wiring new equipment into your bike can be found in this comprehensive guide. The book is loaded ...
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values (P.S.)527 reviews
Robert M. Pirsig
Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2008
About this book
I re-read this book after about 15 years and enjoyed it just as much as the first time, but I got something different out of it this time too.
This book has a great calming effect on me. It's so interesting on so many subjects, and so accesssible. This is such a relevent read.
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The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence: Skills, Knowledge, and Strategies for ...61 reviews
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Whitehorse Press, 2005
One of the best books for those interested in riding a motorcycle.
Let me start off by saying that this book does not bypass taking the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) riding class in anyway for a budding motorcycle rider. If you want to ride a motorcycle then the MSF course is a must period. The MSF class teaches you so much while allowing you to practice in a safe and calm riding environment with trained instructors at your side to ask questions and get ...
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The Brotherhoods: Inside the Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs15 reviews
Arthur Veno
Allen & Unwin, 2004
Pretty darn good
This book is one of the few that I have read that didn't have the sensationalistic jargon attached to it that so many other's of it's type often do. It was just a good, solid and informative read. Although I feel that the author defenitely has/had an agenda, it was, in my opinion still a well written tome. It was also refreshing to get the view from the other side. If you are interested in ...
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How to Set up Your Motorcycle Workshop (Tech Series) 6 reviews
C G Masi
Whitehorse Press, 2003
Pictures Aren't The Important Part of This Book
This book contains good, detailed information from an expert mechanic on setting up your bike shop. It's not an "overview," it's a detailed guide. I know because I recently set up a commercial shop using this book.
The sections on lighting and shop layout gave me a much better sense of how much space I needed. Turns out I needed less than I thought, so that saved me considerable $$$.
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How to Custom Paint Your Motorcycle (Motorbooks Workshop)4 reviews
JoAnn Bortles
Motorbooks, 2005
Best airbrush book I've read
I picked up the book over the weekend, as well, and it is really good. Some of the best photos, really showing the details that you only see when you are actually trying to do this stuff. Too many books will show you a few 'in-progress' shots, and the end results, without giving you all of the in between details that make all the difference in understanding how it is really done. Joann explains ...
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Under and Alone: The True Story of the Undercover Agent Who Infiltrated America's Most Violent Outlaw ...195 reviews
William Queen
Ballantine Books, 2007
Awsome
I really enjoyed the book. Being a member of the law enforcement community and also a Harley rider, it was hard to put down. A good read. Buy it.
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Motorcycle Basics Techbook (Haynes Manuals)(2nd Edition)11 reviews
John Haynes
Haynes Manuals, Inc., 2002
C'mon girls, it's time to get down and dirty!
I'm a young(ish) woman who is absolutely new to the world of motorcycles. I bought this book from Amazon after reading through the posted reviews, and am pleased to say that it was an excellent purchase. I really don't have anything to compare this book to, but I can say that it has been a wonderful introduction to the nuts and bolts of motorcycles. I never really understood what constituted ...
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AMA Ride Guide to America: Favorite Motorcycle Tours in the USA (American Motorcyclist Association Ride Guide)4 reviews
Greg Harrison
Whitehorse Press, 2005
Buy it!
Just used it this weekend to navigate around VT....worked great! Can't wait to try even more rides!
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Guidebook to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance6 reviews
Ron Di Santo, Tom Steele
Harper Paperbacks, 1990
An essential bring-along for the ZMM
For fans of ZMM, this is an incredible book that summarizes various aspects of the ZMM book. First and foremost, it gives you the necessary background on philosophy to get a better understanding of where the Pirsig is coming from. Secondly, it is great studying material for those of us who're interested in getting deeper into the issues that Pirsig gets to in the ZMM. Particularly, I liked the ...
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Motorcycle Journeys Through The Appalachians - 2nd Edition (Motorcycle Journeys)8 reviews
Dale Coyner
Whitehorse Press, 2004
Practical Guide Accompanied By Measured Humor
For me there are three parts to a good trip - the preparation, the adventure itself, and then the memories. This book has helped me a long way in achieving all these pleasure points. The maps and text are wonderful; the crafty photo's with tasty captions peppered appropriately throughout this guide left my partner (who does not accompany me) recommending more sights than I could handle. A ...
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The Longest Ride: My Ten-Year 500,000 Mile Motorcycle Journey15 reviews
Emilio Scotto
Motorbooks, 2007
The Longest Ride:
Words can not give this book justice. I bought it to read about a ride and I was given an in-depth geography and political lesson. This is a fun book but with tremendous insight and humor. One of the few books about motorcycle travel I could not put down. It is real and revealing not only about the man but the peoples and human nature of the world. If you can't take a trip like this, this is one ...
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How to: Advanced Custom Motorcycle Wiring (Custom Builder)1 review
Jeff Zielinski
Wolfgang Publications, Inc., 2007
This information will help you wire your motorcycle.
While this is not as complete as I would like it to be it is still a valuable resource if you are chopping and rewiring or trying to wire a kit bike from scratch.
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