Fifteen world titles, twelve Isle of Man TT victories and 122 Grand Prix wins make Giacomo Agostini the most successful racing motorcyclist in the history of the sport. His precocious talent and the courage and flair he demonstrated as a rider throughout his long career marked him out from all his contemporaries. Yet, until now, no full-length study of his spectacular career has been published in English.
(2)Back in print by popular demand, a look at the artisans of the most unique motorcycles in the world.A great chopper is not built. It is created. It begins as the seed of an idea germinating in the mind of its creator. Bit by bit, the builder brings the machine to life, raking and stretching the frame, fabricating fenders and a gas tank, applying exquisite paint, sculpting something that lives and breathes on its own. Choppers, one of the most enduring symbols from the 1960s, are more prevalent than ever. First published in 2003 to great acclaim, and reissued here in a glorious deluxe edition, Art of the Chopper profiles 20 of today+s top chopper builders. Through an extensive color photo gallery of each builder+s creations, author and photographer Tom Zimberoff provides an in-depth analysis of that builder+s design philosophies and unique style. Art of the Chopper celebrates these timeless machines and the artists who build them.
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A great chopper is not built. It is created. It begins as the seed of an idea germinating in the mind of its creator. Bit by bit, the builder brings the machine to life, raking and stretching the frame, fabricating fenders and a gas tank, applying exquisite paint, sculpting something that lives and breathes on its own. Choppers, one of the most enduring symbols from the 1960s, are more prevalent than ever. First published in 2003 (Motorbooks Int'l) to great acclaim, and reissued in 2005, Art of the Chopper (Bulfinch Press) profiled 20 of today's top chopper builders. As a sequel, ART OF THE CHOPPER II profiles 21 more builders and artists, including builders well known to chopper fans such as the legendary Indian Larry, auteur Gard Hollinger, and non-professionals such as Staten Island's own Mike Pugliese. Zimberoff's engaging text provides an in-depth analysis of the each designer's philosophy and unique style. A foreword by James Hetfield also accompanies the almost 600 images.
All common engine, chassis and electrical systems fully explained and illustrated. Topics covered include engine cycles and layouts, carburettors and fuel injection, ignition systems, clutches, gearbox, engine lubrication and cooling, wheels, tires, braking systems, suspension, steering, handling, design and electrical systems.
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