Archive for the 'Books' Category



How To Build An Old Skool Bobber

Building your own Bobber or Chopper? Kevin “Teach” Baas from Baas Metal Craft from Lakeville, MN is a high school tech ed. teacher by trade whose passion is working on metal and building or rebuilding Knuckleheads (his preference), Panheads and Shovelheads. Not to look at them to admire the results, but to ride them as […]

Jesse James American Outlaw. The Book.

“Jesse James American Outlaw” – Jesse’s Memoir – will be in stores May 3rd, 2011. You are looking at the book front and back cover jacket featuring Jesse in old western gunslinger attire, .44 revolver included… In this book Jesse tells it all about what he calls “a crazy life, a wild ride, from a volatile upbringing […]

Living The Life. Portraits Of The Human Struggle For Freedom And Expression.

Never buy any book about the Biker Lifestyle without checking the credentials of those authoring it. Doug Barber a.k.a. Q-Ball, the master photographer, and Eddie Sorez Pliska a.k.a. Sorez The Sribe, the highway poet, have shared the road with the old school and hard core bikers during more than 30 years. As patch holders, separately […]

Fast Motorcycle Industry News

1- Harley-Davidson Bikes To Be Built From The Ground Up In India? Going from imported bikes to India to imported kits assembled locally saved a lot of money in Tariffs to Harley-Davidson. Now, 2 India magazines (Indian Express and Indian Cars Bikes) are reporting that Harley will be upgrading its India plant to be able to […]

The American Biker. The History. The Lifestyle. The Truth.

The biker lifestyle. Many not living it try to define it from outside. And by definition, it’s impossible to explain a culture that you don’t live and share. You can’t expect truth coming from a fantasy-driven entertainment industry, tv, movies or magazines. Those living it can feel it but would have difficulties explaining it in […]

Drag Specialties Just Released Its Two 2011 Catalogs

To help you keep your American V-Twin bike rolling in style, Drag Specialties just released the fat and heavy 2011 print editions of the FatBook and OldBook. The FatBook features 1300 pages of parts and accessories for Evo and Twin Cam motorcycles. The 600 pages OldBook is for the classic motorcycle owner and focuses on […]

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The Evolution of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

What are the models that have shaped the future of Harley Davidson, their similarities, recurrent themes and innovations? How have they helped make the brand an American icon? This book is not one more book about Harley-Davidson. Its merit is how author George J. Pardos approaches his research from the perspective of the 1st year […]

The Secret Life Of Cris Sommer Simmons

New female riders can find inspiration in the accomplishments of many other women who since the beginning of the last century have decided to follow their dreams and dared to live their lives on their own terms around motorcycles. Although all have a different personality they share  common attributes, independence, courage and a very special […]

Biker Chicz Of North America

Since the early 1990’s, the number of female riders has increased exponentially. For all manufacturers women are their new “emerging market.” Depending of the brand, female buyers and riders may represent 10 to 18 percent of the clientele. And even during these long recession years there is no perceived economic, social or cultural reasons while […]

Top Custom Motorcycles In Your Garage. Models Included.

2011 Calendar Season just got started and you know that every year your garage and/or office ask for them…Photographer Jim Gianatsis has chased all year long the best new custom motorcycles and the most sexy models to offer you these 2 calendars.

Sturgis 70th. The Book.

The oldest and largest motorcycle event just celebrated its 70th Anniversary and will probably go into history as one of the best biker parties in many years. That you participated or not in this year’s celebration I am pretty sure that there are many things you still don’t know about the Black Hills Rally. And […]

Harley-Davidson Museum Masterpieces. The Book.

Most of you will never see in person the Harley-Davidson’s Archive Collection. This just released book (shipping starts September 10th) features stunning studio pictures of a selection of the most amazing and most desirable motorcycles among the hundreds in the Collection (taken by Randy Leffingwell, a long time Los Angeles Times photographer) as well as […]

Sexy Custom Bikes And Hot Running Models

Is it too soon to buy a 2011 calendar? No, and for at least 2 reasons. First these 2 calendars feature a full 16-months starting in September preceding the cover year. Second, it’s never too soon to “rejuvenate” your office or garage with sexy pictures of the top custom winning v-twin motorcycles of the year […]

Joint Book Signing By Cris Sommer Simmons And Scott Jacobs During Sturgis Rally

Motorcycle personalities Cris Sommer Simmons and Scott Jacobs will hold a joint book signing at Borders Books in Rapid City, South Dakota between 10:00 am and noon on Tuesday August 10rh during the 70th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Cris Sommer Simmons is no novice to the written word. As co-founder of Harley Women, the first women’s motorcycle magazine, and […]

Kustom Kulture. Godspeed 45/06. Volume NO. 3

Cicero deGuzman Jr. is a Design Director at Time Inc., a Time Warner company, one of the largest publishing companies with a portfolio of more than 120 magazines. He is also the owner of Godspeed 45/06 where he photographs and documents motorcycle builders, their work and workspaces.

Harley-Davidson Drag Racing. The Book To Get A Nitro Fix.

You follow or not drag racing events, but you are the type of guy who has a need for speed and would enjoy a nitro fix. Now you can do it outside the track just by reading at home this new book about Harley Drag Racing.

Kat Von D. And Her High Voltage Tattoos

You probably know her as a TV personality. First in the TLC tattoo series “Miami Ink” (where she had a fall out with Ami James and left the show). Then in the hit TV show “LA Ink” shot in her own tattoo shop in Hollywood, California. Known by the name Kat Von D.  (born Katherine Von […]

Let’s Ride. An Excellent Guide To Motorcycling By Hells Angels Sonny Barger.

When I received a pre-release of Let’s Ride and began to look at the main chapters, I was quite surprised to find out that the legendary founder of the Hells Angel’s Oakland Chapter took the time to write a very serious guide to motorcycling and riding safety. I was so teased that I read his […]

The Art Of Scott Jacobs. The Complete Works.

Scott ’s brand new 400-page coffee table book detailing his incredible career spanning over 30 years isl available to the public.  This is the most comprehensive retrospective of his life and artworks ever compiled including interviews, pictures of ALL his paintings, pictures and comments by celebrity collectors, stories and family photos. In pre-ordering through Scott […]

Custom Motorcycles Book. Choppers Bobbers Baggers.

Under a very uninspiring cover layout, this book is a gorgeous and very useful 160-page display of the best custom motorcycles of these last years. Even better, the book goes beyond stacking pages of rolling art. It is divided in sections showing you the best of frames, fenders, gas & oil tanks, front ends, seats, […]

Pieces Of My Heart. Not A Love Story. To Make You Mad, Laugh And Cry.

Why a biography where motorcycles are just in the background and are not the main topic of this book should be mentioned in my Blog? Because some life stories need to be told to as many as possible, and I am proud of helping spread the word about Katy Ishee blistering ride of unwed motherhood, […]

Curves Of Steel

Ok, it’s not about women or motorcycles, but curves are curves, and curves are always sensuous. Got this book in my hands and I absolutely loved it. And these car designs – gas tanks, fenders and louvers – could be a great inspiration for your next bike project. Photography is superb and writers for each […]

Riding America’s Backroads. 20 Top Motorcycle Tours.

While it’s still very cold outside in most places in the US a gift idea to make you dream of and decide on your next road trips. “Riding America’s Backroads” features 20 full length touring articles and six motorcycle service pieces covering topics like “packing a bike” and “riding in the dark”. From the RoadRunner website […]

Bikers Are Animals. A Children’s Book On Motorcycling

Want to introduce your young children to motorcycling. Here is a new fun book by cartoonist and motorcycle enthusiast Paul Jamiol.  The characters in this riding adventure speak to the child by what they do. Their brief little stories tell of what they love, and how motorcycles and riding enhance their lives and their relationships. […]

How To Restore Your Motorcycle

Even at a bargain, too afraid to buy a used motorcycle. Or too apprenhensive to open  these boxes of old parts in your garage to turn them back into a riding motorcycle? Or falling in love with a vintage motorcycle but scared that you could not make it run properly? What you need is just a little bit of […]

The Tattooed Lady. Did You Know?

Like me you probably never had a thought about these tattooed ladies living in a time when it was scandalous just to show a bit of ankle. Amelia Klem Osterud is a tattooed academic librarian from Wisconsin who decided to pay homage to these courageous women with bodies covered with tattoos and traveling the USA […]



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