The World Of Motorcycling

Author : Zoltan Sulkowsky
Publisher : Whitehorse Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1884313558

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Around the World on a Motorcycle by Zoltan Sulkowsky Pdf

The year was 1928 when two young Hungarians decided to travel around the world on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with sidecar. Like Robert Fulton, whose circumnavigation of the globe is chronicled in his popular 1937 book One Man Caravan, Sulkowsky thought his was the first around-the-world journey on a motorcycle. This account of his trip with friend Gyula Bartha gives a very clear-eyed view of the world in the 1930s -- a world where the colonizing influence of Europe had affected much of Africa and Asia but not all. The two experienced the riches of sultans, witnessed remote cultures and extreme poverty in far-flung villages, travelled through wilderness with the ever-present danger of wild animals, and traversed roads of all descriptions. They dealt with mud, sand, extreme heat and cold, and rivers where the motorcycle had to be taken apart to cross in a small boat. This intelligent and engaging book, now in a paperback edition, offers a unique world view between the World Wars, flavored by the great diversity of cultures and the wide variety of human life that exists on the planet.

Author : Ted Simon
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780141929293

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Jupiter's Travels by Ted Simon Pdf

Jupiter's Travels -Ted Simon's astonishing 4 year motorbike journey around the world The book that inspired Ewan McGregor's Long Way Round In the late 1970s Ted Simon set off on a Triumph and rode 63,000 miles over four years through fifty-four countries in a journey that took him around the world. Through breakdowns, prison, war, revolutions, disasters and a Californian commune, he travelled into the depths of fear and reached the heights of euphoria. He met astonishing people and was treated as a spy, a welcome stranger and even a god. For Simon the trip became a journey into his own soul, and for many others - including bikers Charley Boorman and Ewan McGrergor - it provides an inspiration they will never forget. This classic text, which has informed a whole genre of travel writing in the thirty years since it was first published, will never be bettered for sheer adventure, passion, humour and honesty. Brought up in England by a German mother and a Romanian father, Ted Simon found himself impelled by an insatiable desire to explore the world. It led him to abandon an early scientific career in favour of journalism, and he has worked for several newspapers and magazines on Fleet Street and elsewhere. Ted Simon is also the author of Riding Home and The Gypsy in Me.

Author : Mark Lindemann,The Editors of Cycle World
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781681886978

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The Total Motorcycling Manual by Mark Lindemann,The Editors of Cycle World Pdf

Learn motorcycle riding and maintenance essential from Cycle World Magazine’s resident expert in this comprehensive, fully illustrated guide. In Total Motorcycle Manual, industry insider Mark Lindemann shares his considerable firsthand knowledge gained from riding more than 750 different bikes over more than 30 years. Packed practical tips and tricks, this is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to get the most out of their motorcycle. Whether you are starting as a new daily commuter, track fiend or budding off-roader, Mark will teach you how to get the right gear for you, tackle test rides, avoid lemons, maintain and tune your ride and master fundamental bike skills.

Author : Dr. Gregory W. Frazier
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-08
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781450221405

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Motorcycle Adventurer by Dr. Gregory W. Frazier Pdf

“The longest, most difficult, and most perilous motorcycle journey ever attempted.” The Bicycling World and Motorcycle Review “Anyone who desires to diverge from the beaten path and visit points that may be of peculiar interest to him personally, the motorcycle is undoubted the only satisfactory means of travel.” Syracuse Herald “One must die sometime and to die with one’s boots on is very noble.” Carl Stearns Clancy while riding his motorcycle at night in Spain, 1913. This travelogue originally authored by Clancy is for the avid motorcycle adventurist, the travel dreamer thirsting for motorcycle touring. Clancy circled the globe during 1912-1913 on a 1912 motorcycle. There were no GPSs, ATMs, Internet, and often no gas, roads or motorcycle repair shops. It describes the first motorcycle global adventure ride by the man who survived a dream quest with his gun, determination, grit, and guts. Edited by author Dr. Gregory W. Frazier, “America’s #1 extreme motorcycle adventurer,” who has raced, ridden, and repaired motorcycles over 1,000,000 miles and five times around the world. Best-selling author, journalist, film producer and professional photographer, Frazier’s works include 14 books and 10 films. He says of motorcycle adventures, “I hate adventure that involves snakes or sharks.”

Author : Elspeth Beard
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781782438052

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Lone Rider by Elspeth Beard Pdf

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three, Elspeth Beard left behind her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her motorbike. This is the story of a unique and life-changing adventure.

Author : Margie Siegal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780747814962

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Harley-Davidson by Margie Siegal Pdf

Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the 'Made in America' tradition like no others. The sweeping chopper handlebars, the distinctive throaty 'potato potato' roar of the engine and the unmistakable logo are all emblems recognized the world over. This book expertly ties together the mechanical evolution of the Harley's engines – from the earliest motorized pedal bicycles to the iconic heavyweight twin cylinder V-engines we know and love today – and the social history of the brand's phenomenal rise in the twentieth century, as innovative survivor of the Great Depression, supplier of the military during both World Wars and enduring symbol of freedom and rebellion in movies such as 'Easy Rider'. It is fully illustrated with pictures of the bikes and those who have ridden them as well as beautiful examples of H-D's distinctive design aesthetic in advertising and collectibles.

Author : Robert M. Pirsig
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0606039600

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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig Pdf

"With a new introduction by the author"--Jacket.

Author : Margie Siegal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780747814955

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Harley-Davidson by Margie Siegal Pdf

Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the 'Made in America' tradition like no others. The sweeping chopper handlebars, the distinctive throaty 'potato potato' roar of the engine and the unmistakable logo are all emblems recognized the world over. This book expertly ties together the mechanical evolution of the Harley's engines – from the earliest motorized pedal bicycles to the iconic heavyweight twin cylinder V-engines we know and love today – and the social history of the brand's phenomenal rise in the twentieth century, as innovative survivor of the Great Depression, supplier of the military during both World Wars and enduring symbol of freedom and rebellion in movies such as 'Easy Rider'. It is fully illustrated with pictures of the bikes and those who have ridden them as well as beautiful examples of H-D's distinctive design aesthetic in advertising and collectibles.

Author : Colette Coleman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Motorcycle touring
ISBN : 1847730809

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Great Motorcycle Journeys of the World by Colette Coleman Pdf

Featuring awe-inspiring journeys from the snowy passes of Patagonia to Australia's Red Centre, 'Great Motorcycle Journeys of the World' is the perfect inspiration for your next big motorcycling adventure.

Author : Roland Brown
Publisher : Smithmark Publishers
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Motorcycle racing
ISBN : 076519421X

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The World of Motorcycling by Roland Brown Pdf

The motorcycle is more than a form of transport, it is the result of over 100 years of design development. The evolution of the motorcycle is charted here from its development by Daimler in 1885 to the Japanese superbikes of the 1990's. Landmarks in engineering and design are recorded through meticulously researched archival illustrations and contemporary documentation, and placed in their historical context. The chapters cover changes in technology, sport and racing, record breakers, custom motorcycles and much more.

Author : Jean Davidson
Publisher : The Guest Cottage, Inc.
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781930596269

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My Daddy Makes the Best Motorcycles in the Whole Wide World, the Harley-Davidson by Jean Davidson Pdf

Jean Davidson, also known as Jeannie, tells the story of the first Harley-Davidson motorcyles as a blue-eyed, blond-hair 8-year-old tomboy. Have fun with Jean as she rides behind her father or with her family on early versions of the Harley-Davidson. Bright, colorful illustrations by Theresa Hammerquist add fun and zest to the words of young Jeannie. Children will delight in the playful text and illustrations while learning how early Harley-Davidson motorcycles were built and enjoyed. For children ages 3-7

Author : Phil Schilling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015021650836

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The Motorcycle World by Phil Schilling Pdf

Author : Mirco de Cet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0762411112

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The Complete Encyclopedia of World Motorcycles by Mirco de Cet Pdf

Quite simply, this is the most comprehensive illustrated guide to motorcycles on the market. All 150 of the world's significant manufacturers, from Ace to Zundapp, are presented in alphabetical order, with concise company histories, engineering details, and specifications of their major models. This handsome volume contains more than 450 superbly reproduced photographs, including a host of supplementary detail shots.

Author : Colette Coleman
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781620082393

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Magnificent Motorcycle Trips of the World by Colette Coleman Pdf

"There's something about motorcycles, and the lure of freedom and the open road that they promise. If you've ever wanted to take a motorcycling holiday, you've been before and are looking for new ideas for places to go, or you just want to do something completely different, then this book will inspire you. Featuring 40 spectacular routes from the snowy passes of Patagonia to Australia's Red Centre, Awesome Motorcycle Journeys of the World is the perfect inspiration for your next big motorcycling adventure. All the featured journeys can be taken as part of a 2-3 week vacation, or linked to form a longer trip. You can choose to take your own bike, hire one on arrival, or pick up a bike as part of an organized tour. Whether you are an experienced overlander looking for a quick adventure fix, or a novice rider seeking inspiration these journeys will open up a whole new world of motorcycling possibilities. Inside Awesome Motorcycle Journeys of the World The perfect book for anyone who has ever dreamt of taking off on a bike and exploring the globe. Presents 40 awe-inspiring routes taking in the best of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas. All the featured journeys can be taken as part of a 2-3 week vacation, or linked to form a longer trip. Options for taking your own bike into the country, renting a machine there, or booking a bike-inclusive tour. Includes stunning photography and route maps showing points of interest on the way. Each journey is accessible for everyone regardless of level of expertise on the bike. "

Author : Mark D. Vickers
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781543749380

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Victory—Motorcycle Tales from Around the World by Mark D. Vickers Pdf

About this book: VICTORY – MOTORCYCLE TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD is much more than just a book about Victory Motorcycles. Whilst these great motorcycles serve as the thread to hold the theme together, this is a collection of stories from motorcycle enthusiasts around the world, from amazing adventures to everyday memories, from thought-provoking reflections to the humorous. Some are written in the form of personal diary entries and include details of visits to friends and relatives, unmissable tourist spots, favourite restaurants, weather and road conditions, thus enabling the reader to lose themselves in the story as if they are present on every twist and turn. Other stories are polished essays to convey the feeling of people met and places visited. From the USA to Argentina, Alaska to New Zealand, Taiwan to Indonesia, and many more places around the world, whilst the various writers in this book share a passion for Victory Motorcycles, there is something for everyone. Anyone with an interest in motorcycling, or indeed more generally in travel, will enjoy this book.