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Taking the first-time-buyer step-by-step through the entire
experience of buying your first motorcycle, this friendly, clear,
and jargon-free book explains everything you need to know to get
the most out of your bike. Covering practicalities such as the pros
and cons of biking, and what type of bike may best suit you, to
training, insurance, and maintenance - even choosing the right kit,
where to buy, and where to ride are covered in this invaluable
guide - this book shows you the whole story.
An electric bicycle is, quite simply, a normal bicycle with an
added battery and electric motor that just about double your pedal
power - able to waft up hills and into headwinds, they take the
sweat out of cycling, and give you supercharged legs! How long does
the battery last? Are they expensive to run? Do you need a licence
and insurance?This book is a complete buyer's guide to electric
bicycles, and it answers all of these questions and more. Outlining
the advantages (and pitfalls), with an overview of the types of
bike available, what to look for, and why you should buy one,
you'll also find useful contacts such as importers, websites and
magazines, with advice on where you can ride and the law, including
new legislation coming in 2017. Battery charging and maintenance is
described, as well as some basic cycle maintenance, and there's an
analysis of running costs and a look at the world of easy cycling
they open up - electric bikes are not just for holidays.
A detailed history of the Norton Commando: its antecedents,
development, and year-by-year production changes, including the
turbulent story of the company that built it, bringing the story
right up to the present day. This book also includes expert advice
on owning and maintaining one of these iconic bikes, as well as
information on clubs, websites and spares. Featuring great colour
photos, including original advertising material, and comprehensive
appendices of facts, figures, contacts, technical specifications,
engine/frame numbers, and road test performance figures, this is
the definitive book of a bike that truly deserves the term
'classic.'
Many words have been written about the Honda CBR600 (or the
Hurricane, as it was named in the USA), about its history,
performance, lineage and specification, but few 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 CBR600. It won't list all the correct colour
combinations for each year, or analyse the bike's design
philosophy, or consider its background as a standard-setting sports
bike, but it will help you avoid buying a dud. Point by point, it
takes the reader through everything that needs checking when buying
one of these Hondas, plus spares prices, which is the best model to
buy for your needs, and a look at auctions, restorations and
paperwork.
Now in paperback! The BSA Bantam is one of the definitive postwar
British bikes, perhaps THE definitive British lightweight built
after World War II. It was certainly the most popular, with over
400,000 built over a 23-year production run - in the first four
years, production broke all records. Yet it would die a lingering
death, production fizzling out in the early 1970s as a neglected
model of a manufacturer more concerned with building big, fast
road-burning bikes. The Bantam might never have happened without
World War II. The prewar DKW RT125 was offered to the Allies as
reparations, taken up and produced in the USA, USSR, even Japan! In
East Germany it was revived as the MZ, and in Britain it surfaced
publicly in 1948 as the BSA Bantam, a very simple little 123cc
two-stroke, with rudimentary electrics, no rear suspension and a
lot of charm.The little bike became part of Britain's social
history. Thousands of people learnt to ride on a Bantam, or had
their first pillion experience on one, or rode one delivering
telegrams for what was the GPO. Although many of those learners
progressed to bigger, faster bikes, then gave up two wheels for
family life, they won't have forgotten the Bantam, which explains
why there's such a thriving Bantam community to this day - the
club, the racing club, the spares specialists, and restorers,
owners and riders all over the country. This might not be Britain's
most glamorous motorcycle, its fastest or most flamboyant, but the
Bantam is probably the most loved.
The Lion and the Springbok presents an account of the dynamics and
divergences of the 'uneasy special relationship' of Britain and
South Africa. From the bruising experience of the South African War
(1899-1902) to South Africa's withdrawal from the Commonwealth in
1961, the authors chart this relationship in all its political,
economic, cultural and geostrategic aspects. All the major disputes
are discussed including the struggle for the High Commission
Territories, the crisis over Seretse Khama's marriage and the
transfer of the Simon's Town naval base. These issues trace, for
the most part, a continuing deterioration in relations, as
Afrikaner nationalist identity hardened and South African politics
slid into the extremes of apartheid. The perceptions each side had
of the other after 1948 are examined through representations in the
media, and an epilogue considers the reasons for the return of the
'New South Africa' to the Commonwealth in 1994.
Most of the many available books about Triumph motorcycles
concentrate on the bigger Bonneville and Trident ranges. Yet
alongside these headline-grabbing bikes, Triumph also built a
series of smaller 350 and 500cc machines that possessed all the
style of their bigger brothers, but were lighter in weight, easier
to ride, and now cheaper to buy, too.This straightforward,
practical Essential Buyer's Guide contains all the advice you need
on buying one of these classic motorcycles, from the earliest
Twenty-one, to the final Daytona and TR5T. It reveals what these
bikes are like to live with, assesses the values, advantages and
disadvantages of the different models, plus, of course explains
what to look for when buying one a engine, transmission, frame,
brakes, electrics, paint a? everything you need to know!"
Buying a classic bike is an expensive business and mistakes can
prove costly financially and in time, effort and stress. Wouldn't
it be great if you could take an expert with you? With the aid of
this book's step-by-step guidance from a marque specialist, you
can! BMW's GS series is one of the world's milestone motorcycles,
in production for over 25 years. It pioneered the adventure sport,
category big bikes that are capable of travelling off-road, in many
ways, it's the Range Rover of motorcycling. And it's now more
popular than ever, thanks in part to the massive publicity
surrounding Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's round the world
trip, on GS'. This book is a complete guide to buying one of these
iconic bikes secondhand: what to look for (10min and 30min
evaluations); spares prices; guides to auctions and paperwork;
lists of useful contacts in the GS community; and just as
important, consideration of whether it's the right bike for
you.You'll discover all you need to know about the GS you want to
buy...Working step-by-step through the bike's strengths and
weaknesses. This books unique points system will help you to place
the bikes value in relation to condition whilst extensive
photographs illustrate the problems to look out for. This is an
important investment - STOP! don't buy a BMW GS without this book's
help. One hundred colour photos, useful appendices and expert
advice mean this book could save you 1000's.
This Essential Buyer's Guide includes everything the potential
Velocette buyer needs to know: assessment of engine, transmission,
frame, paintwork and chrome, tinwork, wheels and tyres, brakes,
electrics, an explanation of engine and frame numbers. With a
detailed run down of the various models, and an assessment of which
offers the best investment potential, there's also plenty of advice
on buying at auctions, essential paperwork, problems caused by lack
of use, and details of useful contacts.
The 3-cylinder Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 were developed to
compete with Honda's forthcoming 750cc motorcycle. Initially they
did not compare well - although very fast, they lacked
sophistication and their quirky styling was offputting - and the
decision was made to suspend production. This was not the most
auspicious start, but a fightback was initiated and in 1971 the
factory race team had a triumphant year including placing 1st, 2nd
and 3rd at the Daytona 200. With over 250 photographs, the full
rollercoaster-ride history of these bikes is described, including:
how the bikes came to be, including a timeline of significant
events; a year-by-year account of the evolution of the bikes,
through the T150, T160 and Rocket 3; the story of the Hurricane;
the full racing history and, finally, the Triumph 3-cylinder bikes
today.
A simple, straightforward guide to buying your first electric car.
Why go electric now when other fuels are still widely available?
What are the pros and cons? How do I charge it? What public or
private charge point options are there? Are electric cars really
greener than petrol/diesel cars? How do electric cars work? All
this and more is explained with a minimum of jargon and tech speak.
With a look at electric motorcycles, classic cars, records and
racers, this handy guide is a must-read for anyone interested in
the future of personal transport.
There are lots of books about the classic BMW Boxers; their
history, performance, lineage, and the minutiae of its
specification. But none of them concentrate entirely on telling you
what to look for when buying one secondhand. That's what this book
is about - it is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a
used Boxer twin. It doesn't list all the correct colour
combinations for each year or analyse the bike's design philosophy
- there are excellent books listed at the end of this one that do
all of that - but it will help you avoid buying a dud. Point by
point, it takes the reader through everything that needs looking at
when buying a Boxer, plus spares prices, which is the best model to
buy for your needs, and a look at auctions, restorations and
paperworkThe last of the 'classic' air-cooled Boxer twins, these
bikes are now collector's items, and many have been saved, restored
and continue to be ridden - this book tells the reader how to be
part of the Boxer's ongoing story.
There are lots of books about Harleys, about their history,
performance, lineage and the minutae 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 to be a
straightforward, practical guide to buying a used Harley-Davidson.
It won't list all the correct colour combinations for each year, or
analyse the bike's design philosophy, or consider its background as
a cultural icon - there are excellent books listed at the end of
this one which do all of that. But hopefully it will help you avoid
buying a dud. Point by point, it takes the reader through
everything that needs looking at when buying a Harley, plus spares
prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, and a look
at auctions, restorations and paperwork. A unique points scoring
system sums up the intended purchase and its correct price
category.
There are very few books about the Hinckley-built Triumphs, and
none will tell you what to look for when buying one secondhand.
That's what this book is about - it is a straightforward, practical
guide to buying a used modern Triumph. It doesn't list all the
correct colour combinations for each year, or analyse the bike's
design philosophy, or consider its background as part of a reborn
industry, but it will help you avoid buying a dud. Point by point,
it takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when
buying a Hinckley Triumph, plus spares prices, which is the best
model to buy for your needs, and a look at auctions, restorations
and paperwork.
Sometimes living under the shadow of the flashier, high profile
Triumph twins, the equivalent BSAs were just as numerous, exported
to the USA and all over the world. BSA was often seen as a less
glamourous marque than Triumph or Norton, more associated with
commuting and sidecars rather than coffee bar cowboys. But that
doesn't detract from its collectibility today, and the bikes built
are highly useable, enjoyable classics. Unlike the many marque
histories, this book is a practical guide to buying one of these
bikes today. It covers the complete range, from the very first 1946
500cc A7 to the final 1973 650cc A65s. Chapters include what to
look for (10min and 30min evaluations); spares prices; guides to
auctions and paperwork; lists of useful contacts in the BSA
community; and just as important, consideration of whether it,s the
right bike for you. One hundred colour photos, useful appendices
and expert advice mean this book could save you 1000's.
Despite being one of the most successful motorcycles of all time,
the Royal Enfield Bullet has had a very chequered history. Its
story begins in the 1930s and by the 1950s it was at the height of
its popularity in post-War Britain. Then it became a stalwart of
the Indian Army and manufacture transitioned from Britain to India.
The near-collapse of the Royal Enfield marque in the 1990s almost
meant the end of this classic motorbike, but with the involvement
of the Eicher Group from 2001 onwards, the updated Bullet generated
new interest and renewed its original commercial success, just like
a phoenix rising from the ashes. With over 200 photographs, this
book describes the origins of the Royal Enfield company and the
pre-war Bullets from 1932 and the relaunch of the Bullet in 1949
with its radical swinging-arm frame. Derivative models such as the
350 and 500, as well as those for competition and road are covered
as well as specials such as diesels, V-twins, Egli and big-bore
Bullets. The development story behind the lean-burn, electric-start
and 5-speed updates is discussed as well as the UCE - the all-new
Bullet from 2008 and the Classic and its design story. Finally, the
evolution beyond the Bullet is covered which includes the
Continental GT and Himalyan 650 twins.
Many words have been written about the Honda FireBlade, about its
history, performance, lineage and specification, but few tell you
what to look for when buying one second-hand. That's what this book
is about - it aims to be a straightforward, practical guide to
buying a used Fireblade. It won't list all the correct colour
combinations for each year, or analyse the bike's design
philosophy, or consider its background as a standard-setting sports
bike - there are excellent books listed at the end of this one
which do all of that. But hopefully it will help you avoid buying a
dud. Point by point, it takes the reader through everything that
needs looking at when buying one of these Hondas, plus spares
prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, and a look
at auctions, restorations and paperwork. A unique points scoring
system allows a thorough assessment of the potential purchase and
puts it the Firebalde into the correct price category for its
condition.
The BSA unit singles - 250, 350, 441 and finally 500cc - may not
have been the most glamorous product of the British motorcycle
industry, but they were the 'first bikes' for thousands of learner
riders and had a great track record in scrambling and motocross.
Today, they offer a simple and affordable entry into the world of
British classic machines, with a whole range of sizes. Spares are
still available, as is friendly and knowledgeable fellow owners.
Following the tried-and-tested Veloce Essential Buyer's Guide
format, this book delves into what it's like to live with one of
these bikes, and the values, advantages and disadvantages of the
different models. Plus, of course, what you need to look for when
buying one - the engine, transmission, frame, brakes, suspension,
paint, chrome ... and everything else
No longer the simple machines they used to be, the modern
motorcycle is as complex and diverse as the modern car. In an ever
more competitive market, manufacturers are looking for new
solutions to old problems - what's the most efficient transmission?
How can emissions and fuel consumption be cut without affecting
power? And how can new models be differentiated from one
another?This book explains how the modern motorcycle works, in a
straightforward style that's jargon-free and easy to read. It
assumes no prior mechanical knowledge, simply an interest in a
motorcycle's workings, and an open mind. The text is accompanied by
superb cutaway illustrations from the major motorcycle
manufacturers, clearly showing how individual components and
systems function. It covers the latest innovations, including
traction control and pushbutton gear change, as well as
long-established technologies, such as fuel injection and ABS.How
your motorcycle works will not transform you into a motorcycle
engineer or expert mechanic, but in explaining precisely how
everything works, it will increase your understanding, and thus
enjoyment, of the machine.
There are many books about Triumph, but most of them concentrate on
the glamorous twin-carburettor Bonneville and three-cylinder
Trident. Alongside these headline grabbing bikes, Triumph built a
whole series of single-carb machines that had all the style of
their twin-carb cousins, but were not much slower, delivered better
fuel consumption, and were easier to live with. Unlike the many
books about Triumph's history, this one is a straightforward,
practical guide to buying a Trophy or Tiger secondhand. In the
Veloce Essential Buyer's Guide format, it delves into what these
bikes are like to live with, and the values, advantages, and
disadvantages of different models. Plus, of course, what to look
for when buying one - including engine, transmission, frame,
brakes, suspension, paint, chrome, and more.
This step-by-step guide to buying a secondhand Royal Enfield Bullet
includes everything a buyer needs to know: assessment of engine,
transmission, frame, paintwork and chrome, tinwork, wheels and
tyres, brakes, electrics, and even an explanation of engine and
frame numbers. Included is a run down of the various Bullet models,
and an assessment of which of these offers the best investment
potential, including the rare diesel and Fritz Egli versions. Plus,
there's detailed advice on auctions, paperwork, problems due to
lack of use, and useful contacts.
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