Everything Motorcycle

Good info and tips for the new or wanna-be cyclist. Worth the money, and the time to read it. An easy read, except so packed with info, you'll go slow through it.

This book is a good introduction and overview. I would have liked it a bit more if American Motorcycles were higher on the totem, but with the cost of American Iron I can see why equal time was given to imports.If you are just starting to ride, this is the book for you. If you are an old timer, you are probably looking for something a bit more advanced and focused.

The title is right! This book covers the whole gamut. It discusses the history of the motorcycle, including several facts of which I was unaware; engine configurations; how to get the most power from your motorcycle; categories of motorcycles; advice on buying (not so much brands, as types); accessorizing your bike; clothing and protective gear; how to ride and how NOT to ride; potential disasters (like a synopsis of Hough); preventive maintenance and repairs; and group riding. In the back of the book the author includes a very complete appendix on clubs and associations, alphabetically by state, as well as a very complete index of subject matter.The book is very well written, in plain, matter-of-fact English, without pretense, and replete with several lack and white photographs--and a few pages in color--although I noticed that they heavily favored the Harley-Davidson motorcycles. (There were also several Suzukis, a couple Moto-Guzzis and a BMW or two, but Kawasaki and Yamaha were conspicuous by their absence in the black and whites, although Yamaha was represented in the color section.)Although I own a Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad, I didn't feel slighted, because the text was full of good advice no matter what cycle you are interested in, whether it's chain, belt or shaft drive. For repair or service details he recommends the service manual and owner's manual for your particular bike, which only makes sense.Author Drew has twenty years of experience (it says on the back cover)as a motorcycle writer and mechanic, and he has an obvious predilection for Harleys. He's owned eight motorcycles. I think this is an excellent book to have in your library whether or not you own a motorcycle, but would be especially invaluable if you do own and ride one. It contains lots of excellent advice which, if followed, could save untold misery and even, perhaps, your life.Joseph (Joe) Pierreauthor of Handguns and Freedom...their care and maintenanceand other books