The BSA Bantam Bible

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845848500
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 505

Book Description
Year-by-year evolution of the BSA Bantam, a simple commuter bike that thousands learnt to ride on. It became the standard GPO ‘telegram bike’ in the 1950s and was a huge success, with 100,000 built in the first four years of production. It’s a story with interesting asides, like the Hummer, Harley-Davidson’s version of the DKW that inspired the Bantam, and survived into the 1960s. But it’s a sad story too – BSA failed to follow up the Bantam’s early success by developing it, and by the mid-1960s it was looking outdated, especially next to the new breed of four-stroke Hondas. That the Bantam was allowed to fizzle out in 1971 symbolised the state of the industry that produced it, but today there’s a thriving community of Bantam owner/riders. The book ends with a guide to buying a secondhand Bantam, along with useful appendices on specifications, engine/frame numbers, and contacts among the clubs and Bantam specialists. Every Bantam owner, or would be owner, needs this book - the Bantam Bible!

Rolling Thunder

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher: Parker House Publishing Incorporated,Csi
ISBN: 9780981727028
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The official biography of one of Britain's underdog motorcycles manufactures that took the motocross world by storm in the 1970s - and survives today still in the founding family.

How your motorcycle works

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845845374
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description

The Encyclopedia of Cars

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785816881
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description

The Encyclopedia of the Harley Davidson

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 9780785826286
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This illustrated encyclopedia is packed with interesting facts and follows the history of the famous Harley Davidson company and the development of its famous bikes, which have earned a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts everywhere. The bikes are described in detail, not only in mechanical terms, but also with glorious photographs, and will be of interest to everyone who loves motorbikes: even aficionados of Japanese and European bikes, who have never even ridden a Harley Davidson, will be able to recognize the unique marriage of style and nostalgia and the fact that there are no other bikes quite like them. With chapters that are biographical, like "The Buell Story," and "The Harley-Davidson Story," readers will get the inside story on this epic brand of motorcycle. Other chapters, like "A-Z of Harley-Davidson," "Year on Year," and "Guide to Model Names," enthusiasts will get a fully-functional, comprehensive encyclopedia of everything they ever wanted to know about Harleys.

Honda CBR FireBlade

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118509
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Honda FireBlade experience, learn how to spot a bad bike quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right bike at the right price!

The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785821441
Category : Motorcycles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Motorcycles, the open road, cruising; all things associated with this powerful locomotive are detailed in this marvelous history of a stunning vehicle. Humanity is capable of many wonderful things, but the art of making motorcycles is arguably not its greatest achievement. Throughout history there have been far more pressing needs than the desire to get from A to B more quickly and more pleasurably than anyone else. And yet, thousands of entrepreneurs have gravitated to the motorcycle industry: scratch any of them, and one will most likely find an enthusiast beneath the skin. Why else would anyone be willing to risk time and money in a business notorious for its glorious failures?

Caring for your bicycle

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845845420
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 109

Book Description
With expert advice on how to adjust your bike to fit you, how to clean it efficiently, and how to keep it running in top condition, this guide lets you get more enjoyment from your bicycle for longer, more safely, and with the sense of satisfaction that comes from knowing you can fix or prevent problems that may arise yourself – you could even save yourself a small fortune in repair bills.

A Century of Harley-Davidson

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher: Grange Books
ISBN: 9781856279970
Category : Harley-Davidson motorcycle
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description

Honda CBR FireBlade

Author: Peter Henshaw
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845843076
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author’s years of Honda FireBlade ownership, learn how to spot a bad bike quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right bike at the right price!