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By: Rex Bunn . 2nd book in excellent like new condition
"Classic Motorcycling: A Guide for the 21st Century shows just how much there is still to learn about our favourite pastime. I gained a great deal from it and expect every other reader will gain likewise"
from the Foreword by Hugh Anderson, MBE, World Motorcycling Champion 1963, '64 and '65.
Thinking of buying a classic motorcycle? Or perhaps you own several? Then this book is for you because it is all about buying, riding and maintaining classic bikes. For those searching for a particular bike the sections on survival rates of classics and their price appreciation, The Bonnie Index, will be particularly useful; especially as it gives price predictions for the next few years. Written as both a guide for those new to classic motorcycles and also packed full of information likely to appeal to those with many years experience, this is a wonderful new look at the ins and outs of classic bike ownership. The book covers just about everything from choosing the right bike for the novice as well as the more experienced rider, training for today's traffic, clothing, safety, experiencing the joy of ownership and achieving 'flow' in your everyday riding. The club scene is fully covered and there is a wealth of interesting advice on riding solo or with clubs and friends. There are also substantial sections on maintenance and how and where to buy those all important spares, equipping a workshop, and many projects to improve most classics. This is a different and fascinating new look at classic motorcycling with an international flavour - sure to appeal to all owners (and intending owners) of classic bikes.
