Legendary motorcycles : the stories and bikes made famous by Elvis, Peter Fonda, Kenny Roberts, and other motorcycling greats
by Basem Wasef ; foreword by Jay Leno.
St. Paul, MN : Motorbooks/MBI Pub. Co., c2007.
The motorcycles that have achieved legendary status in the last century--from Elvis #38;rsquo;s and Evel Knievel #38;rsquo;s to Steve McQueen #38;rsquo;s and the Easy Rider chopper.
Want to get a motorcycle enthusiast’s attention? Ask him about a 1928 Indian Scout, a 1930 Harley-Davidson, or a 1955 Moto Guzzi Airone Sport 250. Some may call these older motorcycles ‘classic’, ‘vintage’, or ‘antique.’ All will call them extraordinary works of art and technology.
What makes a motorcycle "classic?" Most view it as a machine that is of outstanding design and engineering merit. Prior to 1913 there were over 120 manufacturers of motorcycles in the United States. Harley-Davidson, Indian (also known as Hendee Manufacturing), and Excelsior were probably the best known. With the advent of inexpensive automobiles, this number was reduced to a handful by 1920.
Over the years, Americans, British, Germans, Italians, and Japanese have become known as major motorcycle manufacturers. Each country exhibits a unique philosophy of motorcycles.
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They rode Harley's
Clark Gable
Elvis Presley
Elizabeth Taylor
Evel Knievel
Jay Leno
Tina Turner |
American designs include the ever-popular Harley Davidson motorcycle. Begun in 1903 when four men experimented with a combustion engine, owners of classic Harleys take pride in their bikes' distinctive design and sound. The "American Way," the "Easy Rider," and "The Outlaw," are names synonymous with the Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Whether the classic motorcycle aficionado has a passion for American built machines or one from Japan, they all have one thing in common - the desire to own and ride one of these unique vehicles. And ride them they do at rallies, runs, road races, scrambles, and Sunday rambles on country backroads.
Harley-Davidson Museum masterpieces
Dain Gingerelli ; photographs, Randy Leffingwell.
Minneapolis : MBI Pub. Co. and Motorbooks, 2010.
Ask just about any motorcycle fan, and they#x19;ll tell you that Harley-Davidson builds the ultimate motorcycle. And the motorcycles housed in Harley-Davidson#x19;s Archive Collection represent the best of the best.Harley-Davidson Museum#xAE; Masterpiecestells the story of this amazing company through the incredible motorcycles it builds, selected from the hundreds of motorcycles in the Archive Collection. Portrait-quality photography of the book taken by expert lenseman Randy Leffingwell reveals the remarkable journey of America#x19;s motorcycle company, from its humble beginnings to its nearly century-long dominance of an entire industry.
How to draw Harley-Davidson motor cycles : a step by step guide to drawing the steel, rubber, leather, and chrome of America's hottest motorcycle
[written by Jickie Torres ; illustrated by Tom LaPadula].
Irvine, Calif. : Walter Foster, 2010.
There is nothing in the motorcycle world to match the thrill of taking a ride on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle ndash; except for learning to draw one of these steel, leather, rubber, and chrome beauties. From a power-packed 1954 Model KH and 2009 CVO Softail Springer to custom bikes for the police and firefighters, Harley enthusiasts and aspiring artists alike will enjoy the diverse range of featured motorcycle drawing subjects. Full colour images, professional art tips, and Harley-Davidson facts and figures, as well as a brief history about this American icon will keep artists of all ages revved up and ready to go for miles ndash; and enjoy the ride!
Harley-Davidson motorcycles : everything you need to know
Bill Stermer.
St. Paul, MN : Motorbooks, 2007.
Includes index.
Classic Harley-Davidson
Herbert Wagner & Allan Girdler.
[United States] : Crestline, 2006.
- Title and statement of responsibility from cover.
- Includes index.
Harley-Davidson century
edited by Darwin Holmstrom.
Osceola, Wis. : Motorbooks International, 2004.
Edited by Darwin Holmstrom. Get ready to rock, roll, and rumble through 100 years of Harley-Davidson history. Hit the highway with acknowledged authorities as you travel through a full century of Panheads, Shovelheads, Knuckleheads, Cafe Racers, and Evolutions.Cruise through the history of power and speed with Cycle World columnist Kevin Cameron as he documents the Motor Company's delicate balance between technology and tradition. Go hog wild with Hunter S. Thompson and Brock Yates as they outline the evolution of the outlaw image and the culture spawned by Harley-Davidson. Peter Egan sheds light on the XLCR Cafe Racer and best-selling authors Girdler, Field and Anderson add their expertise to deliver the most comprehensive history ever published on the Company and its highly sought-after motorcycles. Filled with hundreds of stunning new color photographs."One hundred years of Harleys are detailed and lavishly photographed in this oversized (seven pounds!) edition that is sure to send any motorcycle enthusiast to hog-heaven."- Business Review, December 13-26, 2002"This photo-rich celebration of Harley-Davidson's first 100 years will delight fans and illuminate for others the vehicle's enduring appeal."- San Francisco Chronicle, November 2002Features multiple contributing authors including Hunter S. Thompson, Brock Yates, Kevin Cameron, and Peter Egan.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff
