The Gold Star Buyer's Companion
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (652 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0615780806 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 124 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Prices of Selected Components and Repair Work; 5. Part Numbers (in numerical order) from DBD Gold Star Parts Manual.TABLES: 1. Written to make it easy for potential Gold Star buyers to refer to when inspecting one of these highly desirable machines for possible purchase, it includes specialized information and photographs necessary to avoid paying Gold Star prices for the similar-looking B32/B34 and Alloy Clipper "competition models," or purchasing dubious components such as renumbered engines and counterfeit RRT2 gearboxes. Gold Star Model Designations; 2. REVIEWS:"Buying a Goldie? Buy This First." (Classic Bike); "it stands as an ultimate Gold Star buyer's resource." (Classic Bike Guide); "a mine of useful information so there's no excuse for not knowing what you need to know." (Classic Motorcycle Mechanics); "It is the outstanding book on Goldies." (Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader); "a must-have book for Gold Star fans like an owner's manual on steroids" (Cafe Racer).. 00-5076); 14. Speedometer and Tachometer Part Numbers; 6. Codes Stamped on Later Gearboxes (1953-1963); 10. Figures from DBD Gold Star Parts Manual (Catalogue No. Gold Star Models; 3. Major Features to Check (Brakes; Rims; Forks; Instruments, Headlight Assembly, and Controls; Fuel Tank; Oil Tank; Frame; Exhaust Pipe; Engine; Magneto; Carburetor; Gearbox Types and Markings); 7. Current Selling Prices; 5. The
interesting book Interesting book, better than i expected as Falco is a well known blowhard and forum troll, However this is a very useful book and I DO APPRECIATE the work that went into it. great resource, i only gave it interesting book doug towsley Interesting book, better than i expected as Falco is a well known blowhard and forum troll, However this is a very useful book and I DO APPRECIATE the work that went into it. great resource, i only gave it 4 stars out of five because while a great book, it wasnt quite as comprehensive as i had hoped, would have been perfect to have some good tech articles and tips in there as many of us are trying to learn how to bu. stars out of five because while a great book, it wasnt quite as comprehensive as i had hoped, would have been perfect to have some good tech articles and tips in there as many of us are trying to learn how to bu. not what I expected not a lot of new info, but a great magazine articles. Kind of a rehash without a lot of useful information. A little overpriced. a must for BSA GOLD STAR fan phillip r brown this book was very well researched .I highly recommend it to any one who like the BSA GOLD STAR. so much facts that I didn't know.
He has drawn extensively from the information in that collection along with his own experience with Gold Stars in creating this book. About the Author Ever since his first ride on the back of a Triumph Thunderbird at age ten, the author has maintained a keen interest in motorcycles of all kinds. Previously he edited an anthology of writings on the early years of motorcycling entitled 'Motorcycling at the Turn of the Century', contributed articles and columns to 'The Antique Motorcycle', 'Early-Riders Magazine', 'Motorcycle Collector Magazine', and 'Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader', and wrote an essay on the history of motorcycles as well as the Bibliography for the catalog of the Solomon R. . Guggenheim Museum's record-breaki
Ever since his first ride on the back of a Triumph Thunderbird at age ten, the author has maintained a keen interest in motorcycles of all kinds. patents, and given over 400 invited talks at conferences, research institutions, and cultural organizations in 30 countries. Previously he edited an anthology of writings on the early years of motorcycling entitled 'Motorcyc