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Classic Motorcycling is about buying, riding and maintaining classic motorcycles. It comes complete with sections on survival rates of classics and their price appreciation over recent years with future predictions, and is literally packed full of advice for both aspiring and experienced owners. From choosing the right bike, training for today s traffic, clothing, safety, maintenance, how and where to buy those all important spares, equipping a workshop, projects to improve most classics to simply experiencing the joy of ownership its all here.. Foreword, by Hugh Anderson MBE. Why are classic bikes so popular; Choosing the right classic bike; Where and how to buy your first classic bike; Licensing, registration and insurance; Bonding with your bike; Global resources for classic motorcycles; Riding, survival and shibboleths; From waders to Kevlar; Maintenance at home and on the road; Wherever your classic bike takes you; Classic motorcycle survival; The Bonnie Index consumer price index for classic bikes; Improving perfection projects for any classic; Some thoughts for the road.
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Rex Bunn is a well known Australian inventor and author, with several patents for the conservation of classic motorcycles. Membership of several motorcycle clubs keeps him plugged into many classic riding circles, and encourages his long-distance riding throughout Australia and New Zealand. In earlier careers he's been variously a radiographer, health economist, builders mate, market researcher, sausage skin salesman, lecturer and fly fisherman. He rides BSA Unit singles for no clear reason, but is also often seen on a Harley Sportster.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As the title says, it's a guide for owners (and intending owners), of classic motorcycles. However, this is more than another techo book about leaky old Brit bikes. It's quite unlike any other motorcycling book I've ever read.
The book takes an international approach, covering every aspect of buying, riding, restoring and maintaining classic motorcycles, sure enough. It goes on to tally surviving classic bikes around the world, breaking them down by country and even giving `Top Ten' marque shares! The author looks into "the joy of motorcycling". He lays out reasons for its attraction, drawing on international research. In one of many useful sections, the author debates rider training and safety, with challenging conclusions for classic riders.
I found the "Bonnie Index" chapter a high point. This is the first time anything like this has been published. It's a `Consumer Price Index' for classic bikes, forecasting prices to 2010. This is a must-have for members buying or selling a classic bike.
It's hard to categorise this book and its style. It's a bit like `Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' and workshop manual.
The author gives lots of DIY advice. He invented the Bunn Breather, and there's a discount voucher in the book for readers. The yarns throughout the book are a delight. I enjoyed this book. At 280 pages, it captures classic motorcycling.
The book takes an international approach, covering every aspect of buying, riding, restoring and maintaining classic motorcycles, sure enough. It goes on to tally surviving classic bikes around the world, breaking them down by country and even giving `Top Ten' marque shares! The author looks into "the joy of motorcycling". He lays out reasons for its attraction, drawing on international research. In one of many useful sections, the author debates rider training and safety, with challenging conclusions for classic riders.
I found the "Bonnie Index" chapter a high point. This is the first time anything like this has been published. It's a `Consumer Price Index' for classic bikes, forecasting prices to 2010. This is a must-have for members buying or selling a classic bike.
It's hard to categorise this book and its style. It's a bit like `Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' and workshop manual.
The author gives lots of DIY advice. He invented the Bunn Breather, and there's a discount voucher in the book for readers. The yarns throughout the book are a delight. I enjoyed this book. At 280 pages, it captures classic motorcycling.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I dont care how long you been in and around classic bikes this book will teach you something and get you thinking. It covers every aspect of the hobby you wont be wasteing your money!
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