Motorcycle
Book Catalog May 2009
Cycle Torque has given up on the bookshops – they obviously don’t sell enough motorcycle books to feel it’s worth their while stocking them, so Cycle Torque is going to – now you can buy many of the best motorcycle books directly from us. Just call with your credit card to order or fill in the coupon on the last page and we’ll get them out to you as quick as possible.
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BMW Racing Motorcycles Here is the intriguing story of BMW and how its fortunes were moulded by a determination to win races. The fledgling company decided to test its products, demonstrate the quality of its designs, and showcase German technology by winning competitions. The book covers the company’s early mutation from aircraft engine builder to producer of reliable, high-quality motorcycles. Its development of supercharged engines, advanced suspension systems, and many other innovations led to its dominance of various race competitions at different times, with many of those technologies making their way into production motorcycles.
BMW Racing Motorcycles – $49.95
Burt Munro Books Burt Munro, Indian Legend of Speed is the definitive guide to the man who inspired many by making an old Indian go so very, very fast. Munro, of, is the central character of the movie World’s Fastest Indian, which is a must-see film for anyone with an interest in motorcycles. One Good Run is a dramatic recreation of Burt’s life and includes numerous images. Burt Munro, Indian Legend of Speed $55.00 One Good Run - $29.95 Special offer Both Muro books for $74.95, save $10
Road Racing The GP Guide
The definitive guide to MotoGP, Motocourse is essential reading if you want to really know what happened in the world’s premier road racing championships. Contains detailed information from teams, riders and journalists you simply won’t find elsewhere. Superb photography. 2007-2008 features Casey Stoner’s winning year in MotoGP.
The Castrol Six Hour Production Race
For 18 years, the Castrol Six Hour Production Race was the biggest event on the Australian motorcycling calendar. Controversial, important and exciting, the Castrol Six Hour Production Race was one of those rare events which had bikes and tyres developed specifically to win it.
Motocourse 2008-2009 $139.95 2007-2008 $119.95
The Castrol Six Hour Production Race – $69.95
Racing bikes through the ages The history of racing motorcycles is faithfully recorded in Mick Walker’s series of country-based books, each containing detailed information about the good, bad and ugly race bikes. Large, thick books full of detail about the bikes you have heard of and many you haven’t. Japan gets two books - one for it’s production-based racers and another for Grand Prix bikes, while Italy, Germany, Britain get one each. European Racing Motorcycles covers the remainder of Europe. Italian Racing Motorcycles - $74.50 British Racing Motorcycles - $74.50 German Racing Motorcycles - $74.50 European Racing Motorcycles - $74.50 British Racing Motorcycles - $74.50 Japanese Production Racing Motorcycles - $98.50 Japanese Grand Prix Racing Motorcycles - $74.50
or Buy all 6 f e $450 - sav $84.50
People & Bios Colin Seeley Racer (Vol 1)
Colin Seeley built his reputation as a perfectionist in all things, well respected then and now. Packed with photographs, the book is one man’s vivid memories of motorcycle racing, from the thrills of sidecar racing to the development of the Seeley marque, CSRS and the highly regarded sponsorship and service for racers lucky enough to have the friendship and professional interest of Colin Seeley. Full of anecdotes, escapades, personalities on and off the track, giving a fantastic insight into racing and technical achievements over three great decades in motorcycling history. If you were there you’ll love reliving them. If you weren’t, you’ll wish you had been! Colin Seeley, Racer $105.00
Doctor Costa
Tears & Triumph Claudio Costa is the doctor who fixes bike racers. He
gets them back out there as quickly as possible: Gardner, Doohan, Agostini, Rossi, Biaggi and many others have all been clients. Here Dr Costa takes a close look at what makes riders tick, offering insight into why they ride and race. It also looks at the Clinca Mobile, the travelling hospital founded by Costa. The book is semiautobiograhical, showing us the man behind the medic.
Legends
Mike Hailwood, Geoff Duke and Bob McIntyre are five of the most revered and loved motorcycle champions in road racing. Mick Walker’s biographies on each of these riders is essential reading for anyone with a love of the history of road racing and the characters who made it great. Mike Hailwood - $59.95 Geoff Duke - $59.95 Bob McIntyre – $59.95 (Not shown)
Special offer Buy all 3 Legends books for $150 - save $29.85.
Doctor Costa Tears & Triumph - $80.00
Touring Bitchin’ Bitumen
Weekend Warriors
Bitchin’ Bitumen is the sports rider’s guidebook to the East Coast of Australia. Featuring many great rides from Tasmania to Queensland, Bitchin’ Bitumen will help you find many of the best scratching roads in the country.
Bitchin’ Bitumen $34.95
Weekend Warriors I & II - $44.95
Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel This book is written to help motorcyclists prepare themselves and their motorcycle for traveling long distances over extended periods. Whether you are getting ready for a weekend trip beyond your home turf, or for a transcontinental odyssey lasting several years, Coyner’s book details the fundamentals for riding in comfort, safety, and convenience.
Weekend Warriors and Weekend Warriors II are for the Victorian Trail rider, featuring many great riding areas and trails, as well as information about setting up your bike and lots more. Although they were published a few years ago, they still contain lots of useful information and are now being sold as a pair at a great price.
Around the World on a Motorcycle The year was 1928 when two young Hungarians decided to travel around the world on a motorcycle. Like Robert Fulton, whose circumnavigation of the globe is chronicled in his 1937 book One Man Caravan, Sulkowsky thought his was the first aroundthe-world journey on a motorcycle. Sulkowsky’s account of his travels, originally published in Hungary in 1937, has recently been translated into English and published with the original photos.
Around the World on a Motorcycle – $49.95
The Last Hurrah From Beijing to Arnhem, Des Molloy and Dick Huurdeman rode a 40 year old Panther and an 50 year old Norton halfway across the world in a trip which was part odyssey, part idocy. This is the great story of the trip.
The Last Hurrah – $39.95
Riding… Learn freestyle
This book gives you all the ideas and explains the techniques required by exery freestyle rider. With 24 key tricks explained, this Australian book will help you dazzle your friends. From basic riding to the toughest tricks, it’s all explained here by the people who pull the sickest air.
Ultimate Guide to Freestyle Only $19.95
Blood, Sweat & 2nd Gear Here’s some practical
medical advice for motorcyclists delivered with a dry wit. There’s a lot more than just practical first aid here, it’s great background information which is good for any motorcyclist.
Blood, Sweat & 2nd Gear – $34.95 Essential Guide to
Dual Sport Motorcycling Everything you need to buy, ride and enjoy trail and adventure motorcycling. Sections on riding gear, tools, riding tips and safety and maintenance keep you well informed for the trip ahead. Exploring and navigating are also covered in this comprehensive guide book. Essential Guide to Dual Sport Motorcycling – $44.95
101 Road Tales
A collection of entertaining columns first published in the USA’s Rider magazine, Clement Salvadori’s tales have been entertaining American riders since 1988. Now, 101 of those engaging Road Tales have been brought together in one book, cleverly illustrated by his long-time friend Gary Brown. Don’t expect a detailed travel guide to places near and far, but rather a guide to the enjoyment of travelling, especially by motorcycle. These tales are spun by an observant and experienced traveller who can make a quick ride on the back roads near his home just as entertaining as a trip across the country.
101 Road Tales $44.95
Bikes…
Model Portfolios
Bonneville
Covering machines as diverse as the Norton Commando through to Yamaha’s R1, these portfolios are collections of reprints of magazine articles about the featured machine. Each looks at the history of each model and is a great guide to learning the differences between models. Ducati 851 & 888 - $44.95 Yamaha YZF-R1, 1998-2006 $39.95 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa $44.95 MV Agusta Fours - $44.95 Norton Commando Ultimate Guide - $59.50 All softbacks
World’s Fastest Motorcycles
An inside look at the famous races at the Bonneville salt flats, this coffee table book is full of great images and interesting writing. Bonneville - World’s Fastest Motorcycles – $65.00
Triumph Motorcycles
From Speed twin to Bonneville, this book is chock-full of images and information primarily focussed on the classic triumph twins and triples. Triumph Motorcycles from Speed Twin to Bonneville – $65.00
Tattoo: From Idea to Ink 25 Years of Buell
This book was produced to commemorate Buell Motor Company’s 25th anniversary. Illustrated by hundreds of photographs from private collections and corporate archives, it covers Buell’s history from inception to the present. Erik Buell is, of course, at the centre of this inspiring story, but the company has thrived not just because of one energetic, visionary man, but because that man was able to inspire others around him to give 110 percent to their common objectives. This story is as much about the people of Buell as it is the motorcycles of Buell. Both, as you will learn, are remarkable.
25 Years of Buell – $44.95
Tattoo: From Idea To Ink, is an indispensable resource for tattoo artists and collectors alike. The book traces the origin of a tattoo from its initial inception through the process of design and finally implementation in the hands of talented artists. The book offers, artwork, artists, and suggestions for anyone looking for that perfect piece of art. In addition to a full section filled with original artwork from master tattooists, the book features work by industry legends.
Tattoo – $55.00
DIY…
Want the knowledge to Do It Yourself? Listed below is a collection of books all designed with one thing in mind - to help you get the job done. Whether it’s restoring a Triumph, learning to spray paint or understanding sheet metal and custom bike building, there’s something here for every do-ityourselfer. Pro Airbrush Techniques - $55.00 Welder’s Handbook - $39.95 Unit-single engine manual - $54.50 Brick Book Choppers - $29.95 Brick book motorcycles - $29.95 Advanced Custom Motorcycle Assembly - $49.99 Advanced Custom Painting Techniques - $49.99 Advanced Sheet Metal Fabrication - $49.99 How to build a chopper - $49.99 How to build a cheap chopper - $49.99 Triumph motorcycle restoration - $59.99 Ultimate sheet metal fabrication - $39.99
Triumph Motorcycle Restoration As popular as the Triumph Twins were in the 60s and 70s, they are quite possibly more popular now. This book offers complete start-to-finish assembly and restoration sequences on two Triumph Twins, a 1963 Bonneville and a 1969 Bonniville. Also included is the start-to-finish assembly of the 1969 engine and transmission. With over 450 color photos, How To Restore Your Triumph offers 144 pages of hard-core how-to help for anyone who wants to repair or restore their own Triumph twin.
Triumph motorcycle restoration – $59.95
Essential Guide to
Motorcycle Maintenance
This book contains a heap of tips and techniques to keep your bike in top condition. This book also describes in detail how many parts of your and includes hundreds of colour photographs and illustrations. The essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance – $59.95
How to Set Up Your Motorcycle Workshop 2
This informative book, now in its second edition, will help you set up your dream motorcycle workshop to make the most of available space, and equip it with the tools necessary to get the job done.
How to Set Up Your Motorcycle Workshop 2 – $44.95
Building Budget Brits An enjoyable book detailing how to rebuild or restore unit-construction Triumph and BSA twins without having to mortgage your house. With lots of practical advice and moneysaving tips this book will be of interest to anyone looking at restoring any bike, but especially British Twins.
How to Hop Up and Customize
your Softail
Learn how to make your Softail really special: install a 90hp big-bore kit, fat rear tyre and lots, lots more. There’s also sections on lowering your bike, installing new sheet metal and interviews with the Pros. Evo and Twin Cam engines all covered.
Building Budget Brits – $44.95
How to Hop Up and Customize your Softail – 55.00
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