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Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by America's premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Based on Paul Thede's wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars, this step-by-step guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kid's, handle like a pro's. Thede gives a clear account of the...
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Evolve from rookie to seasoned rider with this comprehensive beginners guide to motorcycles, riding and gear. Whether you are starting as a new daily commuter, track fiend or budding off-roader, Mark Lindemann of Cycle World will teach you how to tackle test rides, avoid lemons, maintain and tune your ride and master fundamental bike skills.
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Why would anyone want to do something as dangerous as motorcycling? For those who love to ride, no explanation is necessary. For everyone else, there's Why We Ride. Designed as both an explanation for outsiders and an anthem for those within the fold, this new book presents the insights of Mark Barnes, PhD, a motorcycling clinical psychologist. As a popular columnist at Motorcycle Consumer News for more than 20 years, Dr. Barnes articulates the elusive...
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If left unchecked, minor mechanical problems become big ones.For example:Do your brakes stop when you apply them - or is there a leak in a brake hose somewhere?Are your tires in good condition - or are you just minutes away from a loud, unexpecting blowout?Can you kickstand support the weight of your motorcycle - or will it go "snap" as soon as you put it down?Whether you've got a 50cc hairdryer or a 1000cc crotch rocket, these are risks you can't...
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The Swedish Moped Class 1 and Class 2 system has been in effect since 1998. And yet, it's surprisingly hard to find reliable information online about this topic - especially in English. Until now, that is. Inside the Swedish Moped Class 1 and 2 - All You Need to Know ebook, you'll discover:The differences between each moped class - including which one packs the most powerHow you can quickly identify a Class 1 moped or scooter from a Class 2 onePros...
8) The deep end
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"Every person has a pressure-point--something that can send them to places they never wanted to go. "It starts today. Your world is about to change." Harley ignores the cryptic warning at first, but soon learns the chilling message is absolutely true. When his motorcycle is stolen, he loses the one connection he has to his dad, the one thing keeping his dad's memory alive. He begins a dangerous plan to get his bike back, and make the thief pay. Parker...
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If you understand the meaning of the phrase 'One Down, Four Up', this book has been written with you in mind. If you don't understand the title, this book offers the reader a great learning opportunity to understand the people who ride or just enjoy motorcycles. Nigel's love of motorcycles has been with him since he was able to keep a couple of rotating wheels between his legs and grab some handlebars. His early pushbike experience naturally progressed...
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In terms of public image, the scooter has long played second fiddle to the motorcycle. Of course, there is a large dose of stereotype in the readings of both kinds of machines and at heart both have provided the same thing: escape, independence, mobility and a certain kind of cool. Following on from Chris Haddon's highly successful my cool motorcycle, my cool scooter showcases beautiful scooters from all corners of the world and celebrates the scooter's...
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Ducati: The Legendary Journey of Passion and Performance" takes readers on a high-octane adventure through the captivating history and technical brilliance of Ducati motorcycles. From its humble beginnings as a radio manufacturer in Bologna, Italy, to becoming a racing powerhouse, Ducati's story unfolds with innovation and precision engineering at its core. Delve into the exhilarating world of Ducati's racing triumphs, the iconic Monster and Panigale...
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Which racing motorcycles or sidecar outfits have made the strongest contributions to the Isle of Man TT over the last century? If you had to choose twenty-five individual machines for a fantasy museum, which ones would they be? Matthew Richardson has made his choices, and describes each one in vivid detail in this perceptive and highly illustrated book. He takes into account extraordinary achievements like lap records, race victories, technical innovations...
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In 1947, 4,000 motorcycle hobbyists converged on Hollister, California. As images of dissolute bikers graced the pages of newspapers and magazines, the three-day gathering sparked the growth of a new subculture while also touching off national alarm. In the years that followed, the stereotypical leather-clad biker emerged in the American consciousness as a menace to law-abiding motorists and small towns. Yet a few short decades later, the motorcyclist,...
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"Mackenzie Wallace hopes there's still some bad boy lurking beneath single father Danny Adams's upright exterior. Being the proverbial good girl left her brokenhearted and alone in the past. Now she's back in town and wants excitement with her high school crush--not love. Dan knows their connection runs deep, despite Mackenzie's protests. But will their new personas work together--especially when Dan's secret is exposed?"--Provided by publisher.
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Why jump berms? Step over them.Why lean into the wind? Drive a car.Why ride a motorcycle? Every revolution of the wheel is an opportunity when you read between the lines. Explore, join the author as he tunes up. It's a quick trip down the path of life. Nothing out of the ordinary, but perspective is everything. Don't settle for the mundane. Scrape your state of mind.
17) Motorcycles
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This engaging book teaches readers about motorcycles. It describes how motorcycles work, the different parts of the vehicle, and its uses. The book includes colorful pictures, informative captions, a table of contents, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Scout level, aligned to reading levels of grades K–1 and interest levels of grades K–1
19) Motorsports Trivia: What You Never Knew About Car Racing, Monster Truck Events, and More Motor Mania
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Do you think you know everything there is to know about motorsports? Think again! Find out some surprising trivia about all things fast and furious.
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The motorcycle can lay claim as the most influential form of mobility becoming the embodiment of liberation and rebellion; never more so than in the 50s and 60s with the era of rockers, ton-up boys, the 59 Club and cafe racing. My Cool Motorcycle celebrates a love affair with motorcycles and the strong culture within the tight-knit community. Explore how the origins of the era of motorcycle subculture have lived on, through the fashions and spin-off...
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