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Harley-Davidson (Hardcover)

by Denis Chorlton (Author), Richard Fleury (Author), Ian Kerr (Author), Roy H. Bacon (Editor) "Even legends have to begin somewhere - and the origins of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company are as humble as any..." (more)
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The Hog - no other vehicle has ever inspired such devotion and brand loyalty as the Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Ask converts and devotees why these machines are special and you'll hear misty-eyed eulogies evoking hazy concepts like "soul," "character," and "legend." This comprehensive book covers all the history, Harley culture, and the bikes themselves. With 1,000 color photographs and the insightful knowledge of the authors, this is the definitive work for any Harley-Davidson enthusiast or rider.

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Hardcover: 512 pages
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA) (January 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1571452311
ISBN-13: 978-1571452313
Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.3 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.7 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,557,712 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Even legends have to begin somewhere - and the origins of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company are as humble as any. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nearly 1,000 beautiful full-color pictures!, January 14, 2003

By	Joseph H Pierre "Joe Pierre" (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This is a big (9-inch X 12-inch, over 500 pages) coffee table book, absolutely crammed full of beautiful full-color photographs--nearly 1,000 of them, many of them two-page spreads. It covers not only Harley-Davison's history, in text and photos, but also the different types of their bikes, roadtests, police bikes, military motorcycles, racing, custom bikes (gorgeous photos!) and even a chapter on the Honda, Kawasaki and other "look-a-likes" (the sincerest form of flattery).

The text is informative, with specifications, descriptions and road tests on a great many machines, and an excellent history including the period when AMF owned Harley-Davidson, and the machines' quality suffered.

All this by an independent writer who has written similar books on other brands of motorcycle, as well--in other words, this is not a puff piece by the factory.

"To the bandana-wearing 'Hognoscenti,' a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is much more than the sum of its steel, chrome, rubber, plastic and leather parts." --Richard Fleury, co-author.

Nearly 40 years ago, I owned a 74-cubic-inch knucklehead Harley with a suicide clutch and tank shift. I remember it fondly, and were it not for my advanced age, I'd buy another one today regardless of the price.

I recommend this book highly to any Harley-Davidson enthusiast, for their library. (Yes, many of them are extremely literate.)

Joseph "Joe" Pierre,

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nearly 1,000 beautiful full-color pictures!, January 4, 2003

By	Joseph H Pierre "Joe Pierre" (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

All this by an independent writer who has written similar books on other brands of motorcycle, as well--in other words, this is not a puff piece by the factory.

"To the bandana-wearing 'Hognoscenti,' a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is much more than the sum of its steel, chrome, rubber, plastic and leather parts." --Richard Fleury, co-author.

I recommend this book highly to any Harley-Davidson enthusiast, for their library. (Yes, many of them are extremely literate.)

Joseph "Joe" Pierre,

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

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