Product Description

The author was a young Londoner with only one ambition in life - to work with motorcycles. That simple wish lead to an apprenticeship that was to change his lief forever, as the training that Associated Motorcycles Limited provided enabled him to achievements he never dreamed possible.This book gives a unique insight into the atmosphere and excitement of working in a motorcycle factory. It is an inspiring story, supported by a host of period photographs and rare documents which provide a fascinating record of work within the British motorcycle industry in the final years of its decline into oblivion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #41754 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

About the Author
Born in London in 1941, Bill Cakebread's sole ambition was to work with motorcycles. This enthusiasm secured him an apprenticeship with Associated Motor Cycles Ltd. When the British motorcycle industry collapsed, he joined Peter Berthon, famous for his association with ERA and BRM racing cars. Adapting his vehicle engineering knowledge to mobile cranes, Bill then became one of this country's leading experts in crane safety, and, as Managing Director of his company, was a regular contributor of articles on the subject, as well as representing the UK at international standards meetings.

Customer Reviews

Motorcycle Apprentice: Matchless - In Name and Reputation!
If your from the era of old fashion hands on engineering apprentiships then you will not want to put this book down.
If you interested in motorcylces or motoring then your will not want to put this book down.
Well written and many amusing anecdotes.
If you intrested in the title buy the book.