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June 2008 101 Road Tales; $24.95; Author: Clement Salvadori
When it comes to good magazine columns, the best are carefully crafted exercises in readability, entertainment, and education. It does not matter if the column's overall topic is organic farming, or motorcycling—a well-written one is always enjoyable to read and leaves its reader either with new information or something to ponder. Because of this, a good columnist must write clearly, be knowledgeable about the subject, and have a reasonable understanding of his audiences' tastes…
May 2008 Stayin' Safe: The Art and Science of Riding Really Well; $24.95; Author: Lawrence Grodsky
Lawrence 'Larry' Grodsky devoted his career to the development of better riding skills, both as a journalist and as an instructor. He contributed a monthly column to Rider magazine for many years, taught new riders as a certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor, and eventually developed his own on-road training program, Stayin' Safe Motorcycle Training. Sadly, Grodsky died in a motorcycle/deer crash in Texas in 2006…
April 2008 How to Repair Your Motorcycle; $21.95; Author: Charles Everitt
Motorcycle repairs, like almost everything else, have become significantly more expensive in the last few years. It really pays off if you can do some (or better yet, most) of the servicing yourself. Knowing how to work on your own machine provides a sense of peace of mind and confidence that's unmatched. You'll not only save money, but get the satisfaction of doing it yourself. If you can work on the bike yourself, you're less likely to be left stranded if something does go wrong out on the road. Instead of standing there helplessly looking at your conked-out motorcycle, you may be able to get it going again. This can not only salvage your day's ride, but save a lot of money that would be spent on towing…
March 2008 Mondo Enduro: Around-the-World Adventure on Two Wheels; 40 Countries in 405 Days $29.95; Edited by Austin Vince
On Sunday, April 9, 1995, a group of about 100 people gathered in a schoolyard in North London. They were there to send off a group of seven fellows who were planning to ride their Suzuki DR350s around the planet. Ranging in age from 25 to 38, these fellows had extensive to no motorcycling experience, and most had no idea how to repair a broken bike. Undaunted, they sold houses, quit jobs, left girlfriends and families behind, and set off—with television cameras rolling to record the event—on their quest…
February 2008 One Percenter: The Legend of the Outlaw Biker $25.95; Author: Dave Nichols
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Biker's Handbook: Becoming Part of the Motorcycle Culture $19.95; Author: Jay Barbieri
Motorcycles—cruisers and Harleys in particular—have undergone quite a cultural shift in the last couple of decades, and these books form nice bookends for that shift. One Percenter: the Legend of the Outlaw Biker tells the story of the riders that the American Motorcycling Association says ruin the reputation of the other 99 percent of motorcyclists. After enduring years of harassment by officials, being forced by necessity and economics to wrench on their own bikes, and generally being looked down on by the mainstream, one percenters then faced their biggest challenge—having elements of their culture co-opted by that very same mainstream…
January 2008 Legendary Motorcycles: The Stories and Bikes Made Famous by Elvis, Peter Fonda, Kenny Roberts, and Other Motorcycling Greats; $34.95; Author: Basem Wasef
As motorcyclists, we may prefer different styles and brands of bikes, but we probably can all agree on certain aspects that make a quality motorcycle—performance, design, fit, and finish. The same can be said of this book. From a great idea to an elegant design to flawless execution, Legendary Motorcycles is a quality production throughout. And much like riding a quality bike through some twisties in perfect weather, this book provides an extremely enjoyable experience…
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