Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #65036 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Review
This book offers the most in-depth detailed information I have read about HD in a long time. Factual research with great pictures makes this book a winner. If you are a fan of Harley-Davidson or any motorcycle for that matter, I highly reccomend this book! --AmericanIron

Wow ! That is the first thing that comes to mind when going through this book. Although I have quite some books about HD I'm very impressed by this huge book. Written by the best authors around, with stunning photographs that you haven't seen in other books and printed on thick high quality paper this book is great value for money. The book describes all the different parts of HD history by going through all the models that have been produced the last 100 years. Not so much the technical descriptions are to be found but more the stories behind the models. The TC-88 story as an example is like a fairy tale if you're a HD-lover. How did they come up with the idea, what did they do and what problems they encountered, how they solved it and why certain things are the way they are is all in this story. If youre looking for a book that describes all the different colours, serialnumbers and options for each modelyear than this is NOT your book, but if you like the story of HD, beautifull pictures of almost every model and good stories and tales by the best writers that don't hesitate and order this heavy book. I would still buy it if it was twice the price! It's absolutely fantastic! --Biker Workz

I compared this book to the other Harley books out there, and this is the one to buy. The story here is not the "canned" story put out by the factory, but the true story as told by real Harley aficionados. And, this book has writing from Hunter S. Thompson, you can't get him in the "factory" book! The photos are great and the writing is interesting and concise. By the way, this is a BIG book, so clear space on the coffee table. If you are a Harley fan, you are going to love this book. --Brit Chopper

Synopsis
A comprehensive history, covering the technology and tradition, the evolution of the outlaw image and the culture surrounding the Harley-Davidson first 100 years.

Customer Reviews

As great as heavy!!!
This book rocks. My first impression when I saw it was a big thud. I bought this book for a gift but I'm really considering to keep it. It has amazing unseen full of brilliant color pictures. It's not a book for technical issues, but great stories about most of the models. It's worth the money and even much more.