There has been plenty said and written about scooters over the years, but until now there has been no definitive look at the culture surrounding our chosen way of life. Many authors have written about mods and the infamous and often over-hyped beach battles of the 1960s, but hardly any have tried to capture the atmosphere of the modern scene in ......
This publication, compiled by the Driving Standards Agency, contains official best practice guidance on the skills required to ride a motorcycle safely, and is suitable for both learners and experienced riders. Topics covered include: the motorcycle rider and the law; choosing a motorcycle; clothing and protection; motorcycle controls; traffic ......
From its origins the Italian battlefields of the Second World War, to movie roles as Audrey Hepburns transport in Roman Holiday and Stings stylish companion in Quadrophenia and on through the current vintage revival, the classic Italian motor scooter is an enduring design classic from the 20th century. Scootermania celebrates the superbly ......
At last! A year-on-year account of the Isle of Man International Scooter Rally, the brainchild of WWI veteran-turned-politician, James Mylchreest Cain. Following a fact-finding mission to Dusseldorf, accompanied by Peter Agg from Lambretta, the second Rally went International for 1958, and was to grow in popularity throughout the 1960s, ......
You have your motorcycle. You have your gear. Now its time to ride. Whether youre a brand-new rider looking for safety tips or a speed demon seeking insider track tips, this is the book for you.
This book takes a look at some of the fantastic British motorcycle-based custom bikes around the globe. From the old to the new, it shows that when it comes to customising British bikes, things go much further than the simple chopped Triumph parallel twin. A celebration of all things custom Brit, it is the only book devoted entirely to the ......
Join the Motorbikin Team for the second installment of their New Zealand Series from the Otago High Country near Queenstown all the way North to Frenchs Pass. Theres also real world testing of the B and B Bash plate, how to mount a Nomad and a fishing segment from the NZ high Country!
The scooter can trace its origins right back to the late 19th century when vehicle invention and experimentation was still in its infancy. Although many firms were founded to build these lightweight machines in the 1920s, it was not until the 1950s that the scooter, as we know it today, had become an established cheap-to-buy and cheap-to-run ......
Jim Scaysbrook has enjoyed a rich and varied life in which motorcycles have always been the common theme. Itching to follow his fathers footsteps, he began racing at the age of 16 and has since competed in virtually every form of competition, including both motocross and road racing at international level. He has competed on the American ......
Phil and Big Bad Tim Larsen saddle up for the final round of the epic Round Oz series.
Join them as they roost the Flinders Ranges and the deep sand of the Murray Sunset National Park before the final dash for Melbourne along the breathtaking Great Ocean Road.
This book investigates the reality of renovating a smallframe Vespa in detail, outlining the techniques to fully restore a complete wreck to factory fresh. The restoration is carried out by the Author in his own workshop, and all stages of the process are covered. From frame welding and panel repair, to paint and trim, every process is clearly ......
Giddyup with Phil and Bob as they roost the wild West Australian coastline through Millstream National Park, Ningaloo Station and the Lancelin Dunes.
Phil and Gundy saddle up for high speed run from Perth to Adelaide via the Nullarbors ultimate adventure destinations, including a quick stop at the Lake Gairdner Salt Lake Speed Trials.
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