czakky Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Winter is coming for some of us, I suppose summer is coming for some of us too. So I’m looking for good moto-books, Guzzi or otherwise. What do you guys recommend? “The Perfect Vehicle” by Melissa Holbrook (?) Awesome read I’ve got the Colombo Guzzi book. Not bad, very informative. I’ve read a couple of Ed Milich’s books. One part Bukowski one part Kevin Cameron. Again alright. Been meaning to check out some of Jack Lewis’ books. Anybody check out his stuff?
gstallons Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 The Perfect Vehicle . Zen & The Art of M/cycle Maint. Lila . an inquiry into values . + many nore 2
Scud Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 I enjoyed Honda: The Man and His Machines, by Sol Sanders. It was written in the 1975, so you need to find a used copy. The appendix lists all American Honda products, it takes 2 pages: 31 motorcycles and 5 cars (5 variations of Honda Civic). Total Control, by Parks is also good. I just typed "Motorcycle Biography" into Amazon and got a pretty nice list, including a 2017 book on Steve McQueen, which I decided to buy. McQueen's Motorcycles: Riding and Racing with the King of Cool
fotoguzzi Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Riding the Edge, Dave Barr rode a clapped out 72 Harley 83,000 miles RTW with two artificial legs.. definition of Iron Man. https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/davebarr/ 1
docc Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Anyone with a Big Twin Guzzi must have Greg Field's Moto Guzzi Big Twins!
gstallons Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Does this HAVE to be two wheel subject only ?
docc Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Does this HAVE to be two wheel subject only ? "Lila" had wheels, but they were all turning in her head . . .
Scud Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 If it doesn't have to be about motorcycles, re-discover a classic, such as John Steinbeck's East of Eden.
docc Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Well, the OP said "moto-books" . . . So, I would go as far as suggesting Ed McCabe, "Against Gravity". A story about trying to hang in there, and compete in the infamous Paris-Dakar Rallye-Raid (when it still actualy left from Paris and went to Dakar, Senegal).
PJPR01 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Both books by Glen Heggstad (Adventures while motorcycling...both good reads, the 1st better than the 2nd) Two Wheels Thru Terror One More Day Everywhere https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=glen+heggstad Another well told story...no motorcycling involved, but lots of travel and adventure: In the Footsteps of Marco Polo (there's also a 1.5 hour Youtube documentary...well worth watching) One Man Caravan by Robert Fulton - another good read (Moto Adventures)
czakky Posted October 23, 2017 Author Posted October 23, 2017 Does this HAVE to be two wheel subject only ? No, I guess it doesn’t. @ PJPR, I have read Two Wheels Through Terror. Amazing story! Some great suggestions, some that I’d forgotten the titles but wanted to read. Thanks guys. Keep em coming
fotoguzzi Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 "the Golden Spruce".. nothing to do with motors tho.
coreytrevor Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I'll re-suggest this one by LowRyter on another thread. About Ernst Degner: There's a really well written book "Stealing Speed" about Ernst' defection and betrayal of his mentor, Walter Kaaden. Part spy, part racing, part heartbreak, part tech and innovation of two stroke bikes. https://www.amazon.c...t/dp/1844259757
bbolesaz Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Wisconsin - "Boo, winter's coming" Zonie - "Yea, winter's coming"
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