Customer Reviews

Hog Fever

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4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
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I couldn't put this book down. What I found myself reading was the story of my own experience. This book is about a middle aged man getting on a Harley after many years. He talks about the fears of riding, handling, turns, and city traffic. His fanaticism with getting that perfect ride, look, feel and sound. I am on my third motorcycle and second Harley in my first year. I found myself reading about me. I would recommend this book for anyone who already owns a motorcycle (particularly a Harley) or anyone one who is planning to buy a motorcycle. I would caution letting a spouse read it. This book certainly points out the passion, compulsion, and obsession we have for our Harleys, all of which we try and keep hiddin from our spouses. This book is great entertainment for riders and non riders. Well written in a style that clearly communicates the fascination with his Harleys and the joy of riding.

A wonderful book from a refreshing standpoint, giving the reader the feeling of the 'brotherhood' of the love of the Harley -Davidson (and motorcycles in general) which spands the ocean. This book not only gives you the 'present' it goes through the history of the Harley in such a way that anyone who reads it can enjoy and understand it, as well as translating the emotions of the rider on his roadtrips. FABULOUS .

This book is only one of the many fine works of this author. . .

As a recent convert to the world of Harley Davidson I could really relate to Richards experience. I'm a life long biker but new to Harleys. His book captures the Harley "bug" so well and makes for a terrific read for fellow addicts and the uninitiated alike. I was hooked from page one and followed the onset of Hog fever from Richard's first exposure to the legendary Fred Warr right through to his nirvana, the ultimate HOG. The book had even more "feel" for me as I know many of the characters mentioned. Real people in a real HD world all with various degrees of Hog Fever watching bemused as a newcomer starts to show the first systoms.

If you have ever turned your head as a Harley Davidson motorcycle cruised by on the street then you need to read this book. But beware you too could catch Hog Fever, I hope you do, it could be one of the best things ever to happen to you. Remember though, there is no cure, thank the Lord

Scottie

Five Stars and cheers to one of the best.

This was one of the best reads I have had in a long time. I found my self laughing out loud and annoying my wife several times. I have recently seen the fever in full blossom in two of my friends that resently joined me and my riding friends. The funniest part of all this is that as the fever hit each one I had them read this book and they both reported back on how funny it was to read what they felt was happening to them.

I devoured this book over a couple of days. It was a great read about another man's love for riding Harley's. It was easy to see myself in some of LaPlante's expressions of "Hog Fever". If you live where it is too cold to ride,this is a great temporary substitute. If you lay awake at night planning your next chrome purchase, you will "get" this book.

Got three "bike books" from Amazon and started into Hog Fever first. I simply could not put it down. As a biker of some 30 years I lived every moment with Richard. His self deprecating style is very genuine and very amuzing. Changed my Chopper for a "Jap Harley"-lookalike immediately afterwards (the real thing being way too expensive). A MUST read for any biker. Very entertaining. Just wish there were more chapters to go!

Having ridden Harleys for more than ten years and now on my fifth model I am well and truly hooked. My latest (and last) is a 2000 FLSTC. This has been the subject of many late night viewing sessions, of which I am sure my wife was convinced I was losing the plot. Everything La Plante goes thru in this book is for real and I can identify with just about all of it apart from the deception to his wife. It also confirmed my amazement that at 45 years old I can hold as much reverance to a motorcycle as I did to my first pushbike as a kid. His honesty and wit are so reassuring and I am glad I don't have any gold eagles on my rides anymore! The book is a great read and my only dissapointment was it came to an end. He confirms the old saying "Men never grow up, just the price of the toys!"˙

This book was great fun to read. It did not only entertained med alot - it was the reason for me to emty my bank account and go buy myself a Harley-Davidson 883 Hugger. So beware, this book could be dangerous to your economy. I you like stuff, gizmos ande particularly Motorcycles and even more particularly Harleys, this book is for you. And if you dont - read it anyway to understand how hard we who are into this thing can have it.

I live in London and know all the places and shops featured in "Hog Fever" as well as most of the characters, which added a certain resonance to the reading of this rather amusing book. Richard is an aging author who rediscovers the joy of motorcycling within the context of the 80s 'yuppie' bike scene in London. If you're really into the biker lifestyle, you'll cringe at some of his antics and Gold Card buying sprees, but Richard's self-deprecating humour and pacy writing style more than make up for his big-budget version of the biking life.

Without a doubt the funnest book ever, on any subject. Got the book for Christmas, read it twice before going to bed at 5 a.m. Anything and everything thats ever happened to me on a motorcycle is here. Even non-riders will find it funny. Richard please write more !!