The Essential Buyers Guide Norton Commando

by Peter Henshaw
STOP! Don’t buy a Commando without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Peter Henshaw’s years of experience; learn how to spot a bad Norton Commando quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right bike at the right price!

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The Essential Buyers Guide Honda SOHC Fours

There are several books that detail the history of the Honda fours, their technical specification and background, but none that look at how to buy one secondhand. This book delves into what these bikes are like to live with, the values and advantages/disadvantages of different models, plus, of course, what to look for when buying one – engine, transmission, frame, brakes, suspension, paint, chrome and so on.

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The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine

By Daniel Peirce
A stunning book in which the photographer, Daniel Peirce, examines the graphic nature of historic engines with stunning and dramatic photography. Since the beginning of the motorbike, engine designers knew they had to design power plants that performed well and looked good. Peirce presents 64 stunning pictures from his popular UP-N-SMOKE Engine Project. In addition to his engine photography, the book also includes the story of the project and the years it took to take it from an inspired idea to a tangible reality.  A FANTASTIC book!

£19.99

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The Panther Story: the Story of Phelon & Moore Ltd

By Barry M Jones
A fantastically detailed history of one of the most notable and unique motorcycle manufacturers.  Written by the leading marque specialist, this book contains arguably all of the information that you could ever wish for.  A great book.

£30.00

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Save The Triumph Bonneville! The Inside  Story of the Meridien Worker's Co-op

By John Rosamond
Written by the ex-Chairman of the workers’ board of directors of the famous Meriden co-op, this is the real story of the last bastion of British motorcycle production following the collapse of the industry. It’s also the story of a workforce’s refusal to let the Triumph Bonneville die ...

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India - The Shimmering Dream
The First Overland Journey to India by Motorcycle in 1933

By Max Reisch
Gripping stuff, yet perceptive and full of drama – definitely a must for all travel and motorcycle enthusiasts. Adventure riding at its best and one of the greatest ever motorcycle adventure books.

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'Triumph - The Facts’

Series of A5 booklets

Colin Seeley - and the Rest (Volume 2)

By Colin Seeley
Following the hugely successful volume one of his autobiography, Colin Seeley’s long- awaited volume 2 takes us from 1970 to the present day. This unique and highly personal account of the motorsport scene at the time is packed with photographs, many previously unpublished, and detailed accounts of events on the factory floor as well as on the race track.  Fantastic!

£29.95

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Motorcycle Apprentice
Matchless - In Name and Reputation

By Bill Cakebread
The story of a school-leaver with no academic qualifications who built a successful career based on an apprenticeship with AMC Ltd. It describes the personal story of the ups and downs of factory life in the 50s and 60s. In particular, it conveys the unique atmosphere and excitement that surrounds the manufacture of motorcycles, an atmosphere that is like no other. The journey through the factory, starts in the machine shops and ends as personal assistant to the top motorcycle designers of their time. Loads of period photographs and rare documents. A great book!

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The BMW Boxer Twins

By Iann Falloon
The air-cooled boxer BMW twins were among the most significant motorcycles of the 1970s through the 1980s, providing an unparalleled combination of comfort, reliability, and performance. From the /5 series, a complete series of sport and touring motorcycles evolved that earned a huge following and which was never emulated by other manufacturers.  This book charts them all...

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The Essential Buyers Guide - Triumph Bonneville

By Peter Henshaw
This book is a practical guide to buying a true classic, the Triumph Bonneville. Photos and a unique scoring system smoothly guide you through the buying process without making expensive mistakes. One hundred colour photos, useful appendices and expert advice mean that this book could save you thousands!

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Hold On!
Stan Dibben - World Champion Sidecar Rider

This is the remarkable story of an amazing man who has managed to fit more fun and adventure into his years than most of us would even dream of. His story is uplifting, and a remarkable insight into the world of sidecar racing and British industry. A book that will fill not just fill you with wonder, but one that will also open your eyes on a now rapidly fading era.

£12.95

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The BSA Bantam Bible
All Models 1948 - 1971

by Peter Henshaw

The Bantam may not be the most flamboyant of bikes, but it is one of the definitive post-war British motorcycles.  And this is the definitive book.  It covers all aspects of the wonderful bike's history right through from 1948 to its eventual demise in 1971.  A great book filled with colour pictures, detailed information and great stories.

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Lost Motorcycles of the 1920s

By Jack Bacon
The 1920s were an amazing decade in motorcycle development. Lost Motorcycles of the 1920s describes, in as much detail as possible, over 50 of these lesser known motorcycles, providing a wealth of information on makes from Abbotsford and Alwin to Turner, Weaver and the Xtra Car - not forgetting the many transient, but somewhat better known marques such as Blackburne, Radco and Raleigh for example. Absolutely invaluable to restorers and historians of early British motorcycles.

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Watts My Line
The Life & Work of Editorial Artist, Lawrie Watts

By David Dixon
This book provides a fascinating insight into the editorial artist, Lawrie Watts's problem-solving through drawing. Anyone interested in how things work will enjoy this voyage through the life, ideas and work of the perceptive and inventive Mr Lawrence Watts.

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The History of the Clubman's TT Races
1947 - 1956

By Fred Pidcock and Bill Snelling
The History of the Clubman's TT Races 1947 - 1956 gives a race-by-race account of the series, with full race results, a full list of riders and their entrant clubs,  Includes many photographs illustrating the talent and machines that competed in the world-famous TT Mountain Course.

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Ballington - Uncorked

An Autobiography
Kork’s story gives you an insight into the complexities of the sport technically, physically and mentally and highlights the extreme danger faced by riders of the era when classic high speed circuits were still in use in Europe and rider safety was low priority at most International and Grand Prix venues.

£29.95

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The Essential Buyers Guide - BSA 500 & 650 Twins

By Peter Henshaw
This book is a practical guide to buying a BSA Twin. and covers the complete range, from the very first 1946 500cc A7 to the final 1973 650cc A65s. Photos and a unique scoring system smoothly guide you through the buying process without making expensive mistakes. One hundred colour photos, useful appendices and expert advice mean that this book could save you thousands!

£9.99

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Classic Motorcycling - A Guide for the 21st Century

By Rex Bunn
A different and fascinating new look at classic motorcycling with an international flavour.
Packed full of advice for both aspiring and experienced owners.

£14.95

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Edward Turner - The man behind the motorcycles

By Jeff Clew
The deeply researched biography of the man who was probably the most important individual in the history of the British motorcycle industry. In the words of Triumph's famous sales slogan, Edward Turner designed "The Best Motorcycle in the World".

£17.99

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Challenging Life on a 1948 Triumph: Daisy's Diaries

By Graham Ham
"Strangely addictive...a must-have for any classic bike enthusiasts" Daily Express

"Jam packed full of adventure!" Classic Bike Guide

£13.99

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Motorcycles at War

By Gavin Birch
The author, who is the Photo Archivist at the IWM has unearthed images of all the major marques. Famous British names (Triumph, Norton, Matchless, BSA, Velocette, James and Rudge) feature along with the bigger American machines from Indian and Harley-Davidson. German bikes have their own chapter with classics such as NSU, Zundapp and BMW and include hybrid tracked motorcycles known as Kettengrad.

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Triumph Speed Twin & Thunderbird Bible

By Harry Woolridge
A definitive history of Triumphs two most popular models in the 1940s and 1950s In depth information on the Thunderbird not previously available. Year-on-year development history on both models. Year-by-year engine and frame numbering enabling correct identification. Colour schemes used throughout the model life. Photographs and colour prints showing each model in detail.

£35.00

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Rupert Ratio Unit Single Engine Manual

Anyone embarking on a rebuild of a BSA unit single will get a wealth of tips from the Rupert Ratio Manual." Classic Bike

"If you have a sick or senile BSA, try this book." VMCC Magazine

"Bottom line is that if you are even thinking of wrenching on your BSA Unit Single, you need this book." BSA Southern California Magazine.

£14.95

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The AJS 7R

By Mick Walker
The AJS 7R is the companion book to The Manx Norton and The BSA Gold Star. This book covers every aspect of one of the best loved classic racing machines, from its beginnings back in Wolverhampton to the classic racing scene of today.

£29.00

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The Last Hurrah!

By Des Molloy
Join this intrepid pair for the highs and lows of an incident-packed three-month trek from Beijing to Arnhem on ‘Penelope’, a 1965 Yorkshire-made 650cc Panther, and ‘Dutch Courage’, a 1954 Norton 600. Was this idiocy or odyssey? Decide for yourself as you read Des Molloy's account of their adventures and misadventures.

Also vailable in DVD

£10.95 (Book)

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Bill Lomas - World Champion Road Racer

By Bill Lomas
Bill Lomas - World Champion Road Racer is Bill ’s own story covering the Golden Years of road racing, taking in the Continental Grands Prix, the TT and a winter season in Australia. . This book tells it the way it was, what happened behind the scenes at the various factories and races, the highs and the lows of racing as part of the glamorous Continental Circus, and the Camaraderie that existed between many of the riders.

£30.00

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Velocette Since 1950: The Big Singles

By Steve Wilson
This is a fascinating and definitive account of Velocette which will interest all those who love old British bikes and one which no Velocette owner should be without.

£11.99

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The BSA Gold Star

By Mick Walker
The BSA Gold Star is the companion book to The Manx Norton and The AJS 7R. This book covers every aspect of one of the best loved classic racing machines, from its beginnings back in Small Heath through the Brooklands days, Trials, the Café Racer scene to the classic scene of today

£29.95

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Colin Seeley - Racer and the Rest

By Colin Seeley
Colin's book is full of anecdotes, escapades, personalities on and off the track, giving a fantastic insight into racing and technical achievements over three great decades in motorcycling history. If you were there you'll love reliving them. If you weren't, you'll wish you had been!

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The Manx Norton

By Mick Walker
The Manx Norton is the most famous of all British racing motorcycles, with an ancestry dating back to the very dawn of the internal combustion engine. This definitive history traces the design, development, the leading riders and tuners, and contains a superb collection of photographs, many previously unpublished.

£24.95

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Fay Taylour: Queen of Speedway

By Brian Belton
Fay Taylour was the most successful woman speedway rider - ever. This book is a biography of Fay and especially her motorcycle years in trials and speedway. It is a fascinating account of a truly remarkable woman and the early years of speedway in England, Australia and New Zealand.

£16.99

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British 250cc Racing Motorcycles 1946 to 1959: an era of ingenious innovation

By Chris Pereira
Traces the history and development of the privately built British 250cc‘specials’ and ‘hybrids’that sustained this class of Road racing in Britain from 1946 to 1959.

£15.99

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The Triumph Tiger Cub Bible

By Mike Estall
Full history of the popular Triumph Tiger Cub Motorcycle. The ultimate reference source book.

£ 35.00

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Jim Redman M.B.E. – Six times World Motorcycling Champion

By Jim Redman
The incredible rags to riches story of one of the world's greatest motorcycle racers.

£14.99

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Road Riders Guide to England and Wales

By Dick Henneman
"Should be under the seat of every adventure minded biker" Performance Bikes

Easy to follow maps
Full directions
For sportsbike, tourer and classic riders
Fits in map pockets for navigating on the move
Things to see and where to stop on the road
Designed for the motorcyclist

£11.95

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The Triumph Trophy & Tiger Bible

By Harry Woolridge

£ 30.00

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The Ducati 750 Bible

By Ian Falloon
The Ducati 750 was a pivotal model in the history of Ducati. With the 750 Ducati moved into the world of Superbikes, and set the stage for their current strength. Before, Ducati was a minor manufacturer known for small capacity single cylinder motorcycles. They entered the Superbikes in 1970. While there was initially some skepticism, their stunning victory in the 1972 Imola 200 race silenced the critics and created a legend.

£29.99

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