Classic motorcycles
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 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.
Hogs on 66 : best feed and hangouts for road trips on Route 66
Michael Wallis, Marian Clark.
Tulsa, Okla. : Council Oak, 2004.
Includes indexes.
Harley-Davidson
Herbert Wagner ... [et al.].
St. Paul, Minn. : Crestline, 2004.
- Classic Harley-Davison : 1903-1941/ Herbert Wagner -- Harley-Davidson customs / Tim Remus -- Harley-Davidson / Allan Girdler and Jeff Hackett.
- Includes index.
Harley-Davidson
Allan Girdler and Jeff Hackett.
Osceola, WI : MBI Pub. Co., c2004.
For more than a century, Harley-Davidson has been an industry leader in motorcycling. Instantly recognized, and almost universally admired, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is a thing of beauty. The image of cool combines with the power and performance of fine engineering in the heart of a Harley-Davidson. With distinctive prose by Allan Girdler, and stunning photography of Jeff Hackett, this updated edition of Harley-Davidson presents a history of the company and showcases the standout models from the last 100 years, including the early singles and twins, Flatheads, Knuckleheads, Panheads, Shovelheads, Evolutions, Sportsters, the new V-Rod, and more! Harley-Davidson presents a fascinating look at one of America's favorite icons of the road. Book jacket.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
