The Cafe Racer Phenomenon (Those were the days)
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (707 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845842642 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is a look back at the glory days of the Cafe Racer, from Friday night dices on the North Circular, through the street specials craze of the Seventies, to the modern day revival. This book includes interviews with some of the old school regulars at the Ace Cafe, and an in-depth look at the great British bike builders like Norman Hyde, Steve and Lester Harris, the Rickman brothers and Paul Dunstal, Featuring a huge, global Cafe Racer directory – listing specialist builders, spares suppliers, websites etc – alongside a unique mix of personal memories, unseen photos, iconic machines and chassis builders in profile, this book is a must for any ton-up rider.. From original Triton-building Rockers to modern-day Sunday riders on Thruxton 900s, there are thousands of enthusiasts across the world who aspire to own a road burner with old school class. The Cafe Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created,
Michael L. Pandzik said A Great Place to Start. If you're interested in the cafe racer scene today, first learn about the original cafe racer scene in Britain in the 1960's and '70's. The Cafe Racer Phenomenon is a great place to start. Who made these bikes? Why did they make them? What was it like to ride them, to hang out at the cafe. Great background Roderick A. Waters I am a cafe racer nut. I like everything about them. I do agree it is much more fun to ride a slow (relatively) bike fast that a fast bike at half or quarter throttle. Today's modern "crotch rockets" require you to seriously break the law to enjoy just a bit of their potential. The cafe r. Jennifer K. Proeschel said The Cafe Racer Phenomenon. I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my husband. We really likes the book, since he rides a Triumph motorcycle.
"A welcome book on the café racer scene a quick, but enjoyable look at some 'fab' bikes and good times." – Bike Rider"If you were there at the time it is a must-have addition to the library, and if you were not, it may make you wish you were!" – inter-bike