The Everything Motorcycle Book (Everything (Hobbies & Games)) [Paperback]

A. J. Drew (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580625541
• ISBN-13: 978-1580625548
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,974,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I think it's an excellent book on the subject of motorcycles, January 21, 2003

By 

Joseph H Pierre "Joe Pierre" (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Motorcycle Book (Everything (Hobbies & Games)) (Paperback)

The title is right! This book covers the whole gamut. It discusses the history of the motorcycle, including several facts of which I was unaware; engine configurations; how to get the most power from your motorcycle; categories of motorcycles; advice on buying (not so much brands, as types); accessorizing your bike; clothing and protective gear; how to ride and how NOT to ride; potential disasters (like a synopsis of Hough); preventive maintenance and repairs; and group riding.

In the back of the book the author includes a very complete appendix on clubs and associations, alphabetically by state, as well as a very complete index of subject matter.

The book is very well written, in plain, matter-of-fact English, without pretense, and replete with several lack and white photographs--and a few pages in color--although I noticed that they heavily favored the Harley-Davidson motorcycles. (There were also several Suzukis, a couple Moto-Guzzis and a BMW or two, but Kawasaki and Yamaha were conspicuous by their absence in the black and whites, although Yamaha was represented in the color section.)

Although I own a Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad, I didn't feel slighted, because the text was full of good advice no matter what cycle you are interested in, whether it's chain, belt or shaft drive. For repair or service details he recommends the service manual and owner's manual for your particular bike, which only makes sense.

Author Drew has twenty years of experience (it says on the back cover)as a motorcycle writer and mechanic, and he has an obvious predilection for Harleys. He's owned eight motorcycles.

I think this is an excellent book to have in your library whether or not you own a motorcycle, but would be especially invaluable if you do own and ride one. It contains lots of excellent advice which, if followed, could save untold misery and even, perhaps, your life.

Joseph (Joe) Pierre

author of Handguns and Freedom...their care and maintenance

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Review of The Everything Motorcycle Book, August 23, 2005

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Erin Wilkinson (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Motorcycle Book (Everything (Hobbies & Games)) (Paperback)

It's a decent book, especially for those who are motorcycle novices. However, one can immediately sense the author's bias toward racing bikes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction, May 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Everything Motorcycle Book (Everything (Hobbies & Games)) (Paperback)

This book is a good introduction and overview. I would have liked it a bit more if American Motorcycles were higher on the totem, but with the cost of American Iron I can see why equal time was given to imports.

If you are just starting to ride, this is the book for you. If you are an old timer, you are probably looking for something a bit more advanced and focused.