British 250cc Racing Motorcycles 1946-1959

British 250cc Racing Motorcycles 1946-1959
Author: Chris Pereira
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781787113299

Traces the history and development of the privately built British 250cc 'specials' and 'hybrids' that sustained this class of Road racing in Britain from 1946 to 1959.

Drag Bike Racing in Britain – From the mid ‘60s to the mid ‘80s

Drag Bike Racing in Britain – From the mid ‘60s to the mid ‘80s
Author: Keith Lee
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2019-02-25
Genre:
ISBN: 1787114988

Showcases amazing machines and their riders in the ultimate acceleration sport - drag bike racing. Great photographs are combined with the author's in-depth knowledge, to explore, for the first time, the sport in the UK, and chart its relentless pursuit for ever more speed. The diversity of motive power and machine design is examined, as is the influence of racers from the home of drag racing - America - in this unique and fascinating look at the most thrilling sport on two wheels.

Tales of Triumph Motorcycles & the Meriden Factory

Tales of Triumph Motorcycles & the Meriden Factory
Author: Hughie Hancox
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 276
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845560

A delightful and often humerous account of life with the Triumph motorcycle company in its heyday. Hughie Hancox started work with the Triumph Engineering Company (manufacturer of Triumph motorcycles) in 1954 and, apart from a short break for national service, stayed with the company until its closed in 1974. In his time with Triumph, Hughie worked in the Experimental, Service, Product Road Test, Toolroom, Final Production Assembly and Service Repair Shop departments before joining the staff in the Service Office. He also served as a Technical Writer/Advisor/Customer Relations "Trouble Shooter." Even his National Service was spent with the "White Helmets" motorcycle display team! Here, Hughie tells the story of his life in the famous Meriden factory and of his many adventures with Triumph motorcycles and Triumph people and, by doing so, records the fascinating inside story of one of Britain's greatest motorcycle marques.

Motorcycle Apprentice - Matchless - in name & reputation

Motorcycle Apprentice - Matchless - in name & reputation
Author: W, A. ‘Bill’ Cakebread
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2015-07-09
Genre:
ISBN: 1845848586

A young Londoner had only one ambition in life – to work with motorcycles. That simple wish led to an apprenticeship that was to change Bill Cakebread's life forever as the training that Associated Motorcycles Limited provided enabled achievements that he never dreamed possible. This book gives a unique insight to the atmosphere and excitement of working in a motorcycle factory. It is an inspiring story, supported by a host of period photographs and rare documents, which provides a fascinating record of work within the British motorcycle industry in the final years of its decline into oblivion.

Alfa Romeo DOHC High-performance Manual

Alfa Romeo DOHC High-performance Manual
Author: Jim Kartalamakis
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2012-11-05
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845471

Ten years have passed since the original edition of this book was published, but Alfa Romeo enthusiasts everywhere are still active today more than ever in preserving, modifying and racing these excellent cars. Throughout this time, the author in true Alfista fashion, never stopped looking for and trying new techniques to increase the power, overall performance and reliability of Alfas and their engines. This book is the result of much research, also first-hand experience gained through many Alfa rwd model projects, from the 105 series to the last of the 75 models. There is a lot of completely new information here regarding TwinSpark Cylinder head mods, big-brake mods, LSD adjustment procedure, electrical system improvements, plus many flow-bench diagrams, dyno plots, and much more.

Montlhéry - The Story of the Paris Autodrome

Montlhéry - The Story of the Paris Autodrome
Author: William Boddy
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2014-08-07
Genre:
ISBN: 1845847156

Updated from original Montagu Motor Books edition this is the only English language history of the extremely historic Paris Autodrome, the banked circuit at MontlhÈry was used for innumerable record bids and important races. Written by that doyen of motor sport journalism, Bill Boddy, the book has a foreword by famous racing driver and record-breaker the late George Eyston, OBE.

The BMW Boxer Twins 1970-1996 Bible

The BMW Boxer Twins 1970-1996 Bible
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2013-07-08
Genre:
ISBN: 1845846354

The air-cooled boxer BMW twins were among the most significant motorcycles of the 1970s through the 1980s, providing an unparalleled combination of comfort, reliability, and performance. From the /5 series, a complete series of sport and touring motorcycles evolved that earned a huge following and which was never emulated by other manufacturers.