Ultimate Harley Davidson | 
|  | | | Title: | Ultimate Harley Davidson | | Author: | Hugo Wilson | | Publisher: | DK ADULT | | Type: | Book / Hardcover | | Publication Date: | October, 2003 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0789499746 / 9780789499745 | | List Price: | $25.00 | | You Save: | $8.50 | | Amazon Price: | $16.50 | |
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Book Description
The most visually stunning and comprehensive history of Harley-Davidson, by best-selling author Hugo Wilson charts the company and its bikes, decade by decade. From the moment when the first model rolled out of a backyard shed in Milwaukee, through Harley's postwar golden age, to the sought-after bikes that distinguish the company today, This complete guide presents over 70 of the most beautiful, famous, and coveted Harley's of all time, from the 1911 V-Twin to the 1999 XI Lightning. Over 50 are examined in minute detail, with breathtaking close-ups of the engines and in-depth technical specifications.
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Customer Reviews:
• Beautiful! 30 April, 2003
This really is a beautiful book. Lots of great pictures and the explanations to back them up. If you want a good introduction to learning the world of Harley, this is a great place to start.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2WOFS8KPCI2GL
• Author Of "the Second Coming Of Age" Gives Five Stars! 26 January, 2001
Great read, inspiring inside and out. If you read for pleasure you will also enjoy a Harley novel "The Second Coming Of Age" by: Curtiss de Vedrine
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1AT5567NCNZBP
• Great Book! 14 March, 2001
Wonderful pictures and great engine exploration photos. Well done!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A84AHRPS0R2D1
• If Looks Could Kill. 13 June, 2000
if looks could kill you'd be dead after looking at this book. the photo's are superior to most. I 'm tired of the same old shots of bikes. Worse there is NOTHING worse then a bike with a woman in a bikini on it. Don't get me wrong I love women but the harley davidson can sell itself without the porn. this book doesn't offer a lot of new theories but it's still rather interesting. I think that after you read this book it would make a fine collection to your coffee table.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2GSA6F7YOSOD6
• 50 Lush Color Photos Are Worth More Than 50,000 Words 09 November, 2000
Although this book has many elements, its core is the Harley-Davidson as a design. The photographs are mostly of 50 different models, focused on the motorcycle alone, done with remarkable lighting to create exquisite detail and color. You will feel like you are visiting a museum of mint Harleys as you "stroll" from page to page while sitting comfortably in your favorite chair. The book is strengthened by some classic Harley photos that you have seen before, such as from Easy Rider. There is also a good overview of the development of the company, key technologies, and a timeline of when different bikes were introduced. For those who don't know about Harleys, you also have a glossary to help you interpret, and a list of contacts to help you get even more information."People remember their first Harley-Davidson." As Hugo Wilson points out, that's because "Harleys look different, sound different and certainly ride different to other motorcycles." One of the strengths of the book is that it provides many helpful details about the bases of those differences. I could literally "hear" a Harley every time I looked at one of the images. And now I know why they sound that way. You will, too, when you read this exciting book. "Their extraordinary appeal makes small boys dream and grown men save." Harley-Davidsons clearly draw on our sense of adventure, our desire for freedom, and our need to be different. Mothers, if you don't want your children to grow up to be bikers, keep this book and all Harleys away! The lure of the open road will be irresistible after enjoying this volume.I am not an expert on motorcycles but have spent many happy hours on them. I could feel the thundering power in my legs as I looked at the Harley in Terminator II, the 74FLHB Electra Glide in blue from 1965, the FLHS Electra Glide from 1988, the FLSTF Fat Boy from 1999, and especially the Buell X1 Lightning from 1999. To me the best page was 184 where there is a cutaway of the famous V-twin engine, along with a good description of each element. This is the heart of what makes a Harley a Harley, and I was glad to learn more about this wonderful design. After you have finished enjoying this book and taken a ride on your Harley to celebrate (don't have one yet? . . . well, start dreaming and saving . . .), I suggest that you think about other ways you can enjoy your spirit of adventure and desire for the open road. Riding a Harley doesn't get you all the exercise you could use. Are there any hiking trails that you could ride your Harley to? In that way, you could have a double adventure. Plus, you can have even more enjoyment with your family and friends while you hike. If you haven't hiked the Grand Canyon yet down to the Colorado River, that would make a great ride/hike combination. Just do it! -- (but do plan ahead, you'll enjoy it more if you do). Be different and better!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1K1JW1C5CUSUZ
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