Indian Motorcycle: Restoration Guide 1932-53 (Authentic Restoration Guides) (Paperback)

by Jerry Hatfield (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks International (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760300577
• ISBN-13: 978-0760300572
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,346,265 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Printing Coming w/Updates, March 30, 2005

By	S. Huygens "46IndianChief" (Land of the free, home of the brave) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Learned recently that Jerry Hatfield had requested a new printing of this book be done, and apparently if this hasn't taken place within 6 months then the rights to print revert back to him. Plans are that if (when) that printing doesn't occur and he's got the rights back, then he'll have the book printed with 30 or so pages of updates. Hold out for that copy if you can as it will correct some discrepancies that are printed in the original book. :)

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09/06/08
Interesting that last week's update to my original review wasn't published by Amazon. Probably because I mention that the recently updated version of this title isn't available through them- but it is currently available through Starklite. Anyone in the Indian game knows who Bob Starklite is, so just meander on over to his site and order a copy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A good documentation complement but well overpriced., February 6, 2009

By	Braun Patrick (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After three years of hesitation - due to the excessive price - I came to the conclusion that this book should be part of my Indian documentation. It provides good information on most models of the period covered, in a context carefully described by Hatfield in his introduction pages. These are useful reminders of how pre-production pictures and factory sales brochures should be taken in general: with caution! J. Hatfield seems to overcome this well by crossing his info with other sources, be it testimonies from ex-Indian employees or workshop manuals. This validation work is of big value, as it will not be replicated any time soon for sure. Owners of original Indian motorcycles can certainly benefit from this book, but let's face it... Unless you own a full collection or are a professional restorer, only a couple of pages will be of true value to you. And for some models, this is pretty thin. At more than US$200, it is hard to justify. If you are not actively involved in a restoration project, you may just pass and focus on a more general Indian book from Hatfield. If you are planning an A to Z restoration, it remains a good documentation add-on that could in the end save you some project money. All in all, the high price tag completely kills the book by creating too high expectations. Based on my reading experience, "Indian Chief Motorcycles 1922-1953" book - also from Hatfield - is a better choice and more valuable option.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Bikes, January 14, 2005

By	B. Cook - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been into Indian motorcycles since I was a kid. One of the lucky ones-my dad held on to his. I have run into so many people like the person selling this book @$450. Whatever happened to trying to keep the spirit alive? These old bikes are becoming fewer and fewer. We should work together to preserve the declining number. I would like to know who this person is and black list them from all Antique motorcycle clubs and events!