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.
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The Harley-Davidson Century is the most comprehensive Harley-Davidson history yet published. -- American Iron Magazine, Ocotober 2002
This could become the most popular ever coffee table book of America's favorite motorcycle! -- Give Your Biker A Book - Miles Davis
This could become the most popular ever coffee table book of America's favorite motorcycle! -- Give Your Biker A Book - Miles Davis
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Harley-Davidson Century Features America's finest writers and photographers.
Steve Anderson
Kevin Cameron
David Dewhurst
Peter Egan
Greg Field
Allan Girdler
Jeff Hackett
Jerry Hatfield
Darwin Holstrom
Buzz Kanter
Chris Maida
Mike Seate
Hunter S. Thompson
Herbert Wagner
Brock Yates
Ed Youngblood
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Wow !,
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This review is from: Harley-Davidson Century (Hardcover)
Wow ! That is the first thing that comes to mind when going through this book. Although I have quite some books about HD I'm very impressed by this huge book.Written by the best authors around, with stunning photographs that you haven't seen in other books and printed on thick high quality paper this book is great value for money. The book describes all the different parts of HD history by going through all the models that have been produced the last 100 years. Not so much the technical descriptions are to be found but more the stories behind the models. The TC-88 story as an example is like a fairy tale if you're a HD-lover. How did they come up with the idea, what did they do and what problems they encountered, how they solved it and why certain things are the way they are is all in this story. If youre looking for a book that describes all the different colours, serialnumbers and options for each modelyear than this is NOT your book, but if you like the story of HD, beautifull pictures of almost every model and good stories and tales by the best writers that don't hesitate and order this heavy book. I would still buy it if it was twice the price! It's absolutely fantastic!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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This is the TRUE AND UNCENSORED STORY.,
By medaman (Cupertino, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Harley-Davidson Century (Hardcover)
I compared this book to the other Harley books out there, and this is the one to buy. The story here is not the "canned" story put out by the factory, but the true story as told by real Harley aficionados. And, this book has writing from Hunter S. Thompson, you can't get him in the "factory" book! The photos are great and the writing is interesting and concise. By the way, this is a BIG book, so clear space on the coffee table. If you are a Harley fan, you are going to love this book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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One of the best motorcycle books ever,
By Spike the Biker "Spike" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Harley-Davidson Century (Hardcover)
This book is worth every penny just for the photography alone. The fascinating and informative text is like a bonus. This is the real Harley story, not the corporate propoganda garbage the Motor Company puts out. The Hunter Thompson essay is hilarious. Buy it.
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Now and then I'll run into someone who asks if the ghost of Harley or Davidson wanders the old red brick factory on Juneau Avenue. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
flathead big twins, springer front end, peanut tank, cam case, tank badges, motorcycle market, telescopic forks, twin cam, styling department, rubber mounts, hydraulic lifters, oiling system, motorcycle company, motorcycle industry Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World War, Electra Glide, Hell's Angels, Bill Harley, Vaughn Beals, Erik Buell, Tom Gelb, United States, Super Glide, Walter Davidson, Wide Glide, Fat Boy, Great Depression, Low Rider, Heritage Softail, Rich Teerlink, Buell Motor Corporation, Grand National, New York, Arthur Davidson, Cal Rayborn, Easy Rider, Juneau Avenue, Los Angeles, Road King New!
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Now and then I'll run into someone who asks if the ghost of Harley or Davidson wanders the old red brick factory on Juneau Avenue. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
flathead big twins, springer front end, peanut tank, cam case, tank badges, motorcycle market, telescopic forks, twin cam, styling department, rubber mounts, hydraulic lifters, oiling system, motorcycle company, motorcycle industry Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World War, Electra Glide, Hell's Angels, Bill Harley, Vaughn Beals, Erik Buell, Tom Gelb, United States, Super Glide, Walter Davidson, Wide Glide, Fat Boy, Great Depression, Low Rider, Heritage Softail, Rich Teerlink, Buell Motor Corporation, Grand National, New York, Arthur Davidson, Cal Rayborn, Easy Rider, Juneau Avenue, Los Angeles, Road King New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Easy Rider by Peter Fonda in Front Matter, and page 140
- Century of Indian by Ed Youngblood in Back Matter
- A Walk on the Wild Side: A Novel by Nelson Algren on page 148
- Sportbike Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop) by Kevin Cameron in Back Matter
- Pearl Harbor! (World War II 50th Anniversary Series) by Wallace B. Black on page 82
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