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The Cafe Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, capturing the rebellious spirit of the 50s. 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 an old school road burner. 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. Interviews with some of the old school regulars at the Ace Cafe, and an in-depth look at the great British bike…mehr
The Cafe Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, capturing the rebellious spirit of the 50s. 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 an old school road burner. 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. 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 Dunstall. 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.
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Alastair Walker has been riding motorcycles for over 30 years and writing about them for two decades. Starting off on a BSA like his father and grandfather before him, Alastair owned several Japanese bikes before becoming a freelance motorbike journalist in the late 1980s. Since then he has tested hundreds of bikes, modern and classic, from a humble Honda CG125 to a 5.7-litre, V8 powered, Boss Hoss cruiser. Alastair has worked on motorcycle publications such as Biker, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, and the ACU's Bike Talk, as well as contributed to Motor Cycle News, Bike, T.W.O. Classic Mechanics, Classic Bike Guide, Used Bike Guide, Moto 73, Cycle World, and Dealernews USA. He currently writes for Carole Nash's web magazine insidebikes, and the Manchester Evening News. Alastair currently lives in Ellesmere Port near Liverpool and this is his second book.
Inhaltsangabe
Foreword by Dave Degens Mark Wilsmore 1 The Rockers’ Ride - look back at early days the café scene in London and UK rock n roll quiffs etc. First Café Racer bikes built by amateurs and Dave Degens then Dunstall Seeley Kirby et al. 2 Putting on the style - How the café racer developed and grew through the 60s the links with race-proven Brit bikes chassis builders tweaks to basic concept the improved suspension braking of late 60s/early 70s. The arrival of Japanese engines en masse early 70s huge shake-up of Café Racer cottage industry in the UK. 3 Factory Rides and Bolt-On Goodies. The craze catches on in the 70s factory bikes like Ducati 750/900 SS Guzzi Le Mans define the styling of the era Bimota Moto Martin Harris and others push the envelope in design and performance whilst others start selling `bolt-on’ kits for 250-1000cc production bikes. 4 The Specialists - In-depth look at some of the most influential chassis fabricators of the Café Racer phenomenon; Dave Degens/Dresda Norman Hyde Harris Rickman Bimota Fritz Egli. 5 The Revival - Brief look at the Café Racer fading in 80s and 90s then revived by factory models like Triumph’s Speed Triple 900 Honda GB500TT Voxan plus Ace Café revived late 90s custom builders like Mecatwin Numero Tre begin to inspire enthusiasts around the world. 6. Café Racer Directory - a listing of specialist Café Racer bike builders parts suppliers clubs insurers etc. plus websites magazines dedicated to the cult. Good advertiser potential here.
Foreword by Dave Degens Mark Wilsmore 1 The Rockers’ Ride - look back at early days the café scene in London and UK rock n roll quiffs etc. First Café Racer bikes built by amateurs and Dave Degens then Dunstall Seeley Kirby et al. 2 Putting on the style - How the café racer developed and grew through the 60s the links with race-proven Brit bikes chassis builders tweaks to basic concept the improved suspension braking of late 60s/early 70s. The arrival of Japanese engines en masse early 70s huge shake-up of Café Racer cottage industry in the UK. 3 Factory Rides and Bolt-On Goodies. The craze catches on in the 70s factory bikes like Ducati 750/900 SS Guzzi Le Mans define the styling of the era Bimota Moto Martin Harris and others push the envelope in design and performance whilst others start selling `bolt-on’ kits for 250-1000cc production bikes. 4 The Specialists - In-depth look at some of the most influential chassis fabricators of the Café Racer phenomenon; Dave Degens/Dresda Norman Hyde Harris Rickman Bimota Fritz Egli. 5 The Revival - Brief look at the Café Racer fading in 80s and 90s then revived by factory models like Triumph’s Speed Triple 900 Honda GB500TT Voxan plus Ace Café revived late 90s custom builders like Mecatwin Numero Tre begin to inspire enthusiasts around the world. 6. Café Racer Directory - a listing of specialist Café Racer bike builders parts suppliers clubs insurers etc. plus websites magazines dedicated to the cult. Good advertiser potential here.
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