Author : Phil West
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,30 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Gold Wing motorcycle
ISBN : 9781861265845
The Honda Gold Wing is one of the world's most recognizable and successful bikes: a grand tourer on a grand scale. Designed to bring car-like ride and comfort to the motorcycle world, the Gold Wing has a dedicated following that few other bikes can match. Phil West's history of this iconic machine tells the full story, from the launch of the GL1000 in 1975 to the low-down on the latest model.
Author : Peter Rakestrow
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 38,57 MB
Release : 2021-04-14
Category :
ISBN : 9781034785019
Evolution or revolution ... this was the dilemma Honda faced in creating the new fifth generation Gold Wing. Consumers were happy with the near-perfect GL1500 Gold Wing, but sales were declining and owners ageing.In 1996 Honda's designers and engineers decided the only way forward for the Gold Wing was a revolutionary approach. Given a brief by management to incorporate more 'Fun Factor' and make a large luxury touring motorcycle perform like a sports orientated machine, their target market was the younger rider.The GL1800 Gold Wing launched as a 2001 model and was updated in 2006 with the world's first and only motorcycle airbag system. Surviving a production return to Japan it had a second face-lift for 2012 and from that, two other variants emerged, a 'Bagger' and 'Power Cruiser', the F6B and Valkyrie/F6C.The GL1800 was destined to become the longest running Gold Wing series, but over its 17 years of production Honda faced stiff competition.Peter Rakestrow examines the GL1800's history from 1996 to the end of production in 2017, looking at model improvements through the years of this legendary marque, creating a point of reference for owners, buyers and restorers alike.
Author : Peter Rakestrow
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 18,59 MB
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445674874
The story of the ultimate Honda power cruiser.
Author : Ron Wright
Publisher : Clymer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,46 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Gold Wing motorcycle
ISBN : 9780892878918
Author : Ron Wright
Publisher : Clymer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781599690438
Rev. ed of: Clymer Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, 2001-2004. c2004.
Author : Mark Lindemann
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 34,90 MB
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1681886979
Learn motorcycle riding and maintenance essential from Cycle World Magazine’s resident expert in this comprehensive, fully illustrated guide. In Total Motorcycle Manual, industry insider Mark Lindemann shares his considerable firsthand knowledge gained from riding more than 750 different bikes over more than 30 years. Packed practical tips and tricks, this is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to get the most out of their motorcycle. Whether you are starting as a new daily commuter, track fiend or budding off-roader, Mark will teach you how to get the right gear for you, tackle test rides, avoid lemons, maintain and tune your ride and master fundamental bike skills.
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Haynes Publications
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 36,71 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781859606605
The 25-year history of the greatest touring motorcycle ever. Describes and illustrates Gold Wing technology and cultural phenomenom. Covers the GL1100, Interstate, Aspencade, GL1200 and GL1500 versions.
Author : Emilio Scotto
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,55 MB
Release : 2013-12-08
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760346501
For his eighth birthday, Emilio Scotto received a World Atlas. Promptly he announced his plan to make a route that would pass through all the countries of the world, a route he named BLUE ROAD ONE. When, some years later, he found himself astride a black 1100 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, Blue Road One beckoned, and Scotto set off on a journey that would last more than a decade, take him virtually everywhere in the world, and land him in the Guinness Book of World Records. This is his story, a thrill ride that begins in his native Argentina, crosses Panama in the tumultuous time of Noriega, Mexico in the midst of an earthquake, and finds him broke in L.A. where, in a chance meeting, Muhammad Ali gives him fifty dollars and a signed book. Breaching the Iron Curtain, crossing the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie, being blessed by the Pope, set upon by cannibals in Sierra Leone, fleeing Somalia on a freighter, Scotto's adventures would be unbelievable if they weren't true. His tale of touring the world from Tunisia to Turkey, Petra to Afghanistan, Yugoslavia to Singapore, traveling miles enough to take him to the moon and back, is unlike any ever told. Come along, for the ride of a lifetime.
Author : Ken Condon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,58 MB
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760366943
Riding motorcycles is fun, but author Ken Condon maintains that there is a state of consciousness to be achieved beyond the simple pleasure of riding down the road. Riding in the Zone helps riders find that state of being. It's the experience of being physically and mentally present in the moment, where every sense is sharply attuned to the ride. Your mind becomes silent to the chatter of daily life, and everyday problems seem to dissolve. You feel a deeper appreciation for life. Your body responds to this state of being with precise, fluid movements, you feel in balance, your muscles are relaxed, and it seems as though every input you make is an expression of mastery. This is "the Zone." Condon identifies all of the factors that affect entering the Zone and addresses each one individually, from the development of awareness and mental skills to mastering physical control of the motorcycle. At the end of each chapter are drills designed to transform the book's ideas into solid, practical riding skills. Riding in the Zone takes riders to the next level in their skill set.
Author : Mario Orsini
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 31,93 MB
Release : 2017-03-16
Category :
ISBN : 9780692858035
Have you ever dreamed about getting on your motorcycle and traveling across the country? Are you envious when you see motorcyclists with far away out-of-state plates and wish that could be you? Are you tired of fantasizing about taking that dream motorcycle trip and want to turn that dream into a reality? Since I began sharing my motorcycle travel photos and videos on social media, I've received countless emails and questions from people interested in motorcycle touring but with no idea where to begin. That's why I decided to write Motorcyclist's Guide to Travel. I want to be able to share this information with as many motorcyclists as possible. This book isn't about motorcycle travel theory or philosophy. I share with you the exact same methods and steps I use to plan and execute my own motorcycle trips all throughout the US. I cover how to plan and prepare for the trip, what to do during the trip as well as what to do after you return home. I go over different types of bikes and modifications you can make to them to make them more "touring worthy." I also cover all the different types of riding safety gear and what to look for when purchasing. And finally for those of you who don't know where you want to ride; that's ok. I also show you how come up with your own travel ideas. Motorcyclist's Guide to Travel will give you all the information you'll need to finally take that epic trip you've been dreaming about.
