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Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: Everything You Need to Know

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If you just need to have a book with the words Harley-Davidson on the front because you're that kind of person then this is the book for you. Otherwise, if you actually work on and ride your bike this book will be a waste of time. There is very little good information. Some of it is even wrong. The books glossary actually states "On Harley Sportsters, the engine and gearbox are in a single unit so there is no need for a primary drive." If that's the case why do I have to remove the primary plug from my primary cover to put primary fluid in my primary case on my Sportster? The definition of a CV carb is also wrong where it states,"Long ago, before the Environmental Protection Agency became involved in emission standards, the throttle cable was attached to the carburetor throttle plate." "Today the cable is attached to a slide, which changes the vacuum in the carburetor." Well, the cable on CV carb is still attached to the throttle plate. The slide is moved by atmospheric pressure. If the slide was moved by the cable it would be a slide carburetor.

Anyway, it seems like the book was written just to make a few bucks with little REAL knowledge of how motorcycles work. If you want to know a little bit about Harley-Davidson and alot about accessories then this is the book you will want.

Hi, For someone like me just getting back in the street bike scene, I've been with dirt bikes for the past 6 yrs, this book is very down to earth and answers the questions that a newbie would have. He has a lot of experiences to share on what works and what doesnt. Yet leaves a lot open for the personal preferences of what would would work for each of us. He (Bill Stermer) gives advice and choice. I see a lot of BRC advice and insight, (BRC= Basic Rider Course for motorcyclists)good sound advice and safety issues. Watch, Look and Listen. Great guy to sit around a campfire with a few brews and listen to stuff he's seen and done......... Thanks for reading my review. Rick J.

I am still a beginner on riding, and I read this book cover to cover. Lots of good information written by someone that you can tell has been riding for years. I am a firm believer about learning from someone elses mistakes. This book takes you through the different models, and the stuff you learn only from riding for years. While no book can teach you things you really need to know from years of riding, this book will deninitely get you up to speed to make intellegent choices from purchasing a bike, helmet and rain gear, riding tips, and the stuff that will get you up to speed.

Thanks for writing this book. Very well thought out. If you are serious about getting a bike and riding, this is the book for you!!!

very important book for beginer or advance motorcyclest. this book telling you from basic, good introduction book for me as new comer.

If you want to know anything about Harley's, this is the book to get. It wont let you down. It starts from the beginning to present day bikes and how it all got started.

hits directly to the heart of the subject ; nice tips... more than you expect

Well-written book for the Harley enthusiast. Covers lots of information regarding the motorcycle and riding gear. I found it very useful. Would highly recommend it.

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