2 comments about Triumph Bonneville (Essential Buyer's Guide).

1. We saw this book reviewed in Classic Bike magazine, and were very happy to find it for sale on Amazon.
   
   It's smaller than I expected (5.5" x 8", 64 pages long), but there's lots of good information packed in a small space.
   
   The information contained is a wonderful compendium of information you'll need when purchasing (or restoring) a Bonnie. From proper paint to what's actually a 'good' deal, this book covers thing's you want to know whether you're purchasing your first vintage Triumph, or your fifth.



2. Excellent value - a must have for anyone thinking of purchasing a Triumph Bonneville. Comprehensive checklist - very easy to work through as you inspect that potential purchase.

1 comments about Triumph TR: TR2 to 6: The last of the traditional sports cars (Haynes Great Car).

1. You can't go wrong buying a book from this author. I admit, I am a junkie for little british car books and this guy is up there with the other experts like Terry Horler on MG Midgets and Clausager on MGB's and Austin Healeys. Bill Piggott also has a book out on big Healeys, too.
   A lot about Triumph TR and it's racing heritage is covered in this book and more pages devoted to the early TR's (2 and 3) than the six. Still, a very good read with lots of pictures... from early dealer brochures to rally shots from across the pond. If you own a TR, you will want this book.

3 comments about Haynes Triumph Triples & Fours (carburettor engines) '91 to '04 (Haynes Service & Repair Manuals).

1. I am a Triumph motorcycle fan and owner; I bought this book in order to work on my 1996 Triumph Trophy 1200. As an amateur mechanic and avid do it yourself hobby enthusiast I think this book is a very good start for understanding your triumph motorcycle and allowing you to do some moderately complex repairs and adjustments.
   
   In particular I liked the pictures, diagrams, and exploded views of my motorcycle. The disassembly/assembly instructions where clear and concise, and I especially liked the little technical tips and watch outs for tricky parts or delicate assemblies. I think quite a bit of thought went into the language of the book, it is so easy for professionals mechanics to speak in jargon and acronyms, this book speaks in plain English with only the necessary technical terms needed, and there is a glossary of terms for us newbie's. The chapters are laid out in a progressive sequence starting with routine maintenance and periodic services, trough major engine disassembly and followed up by subsystem detail. The chapter on special tools and techniques is especially interesting because it lets you know how deep you tool chest needs to be in order to complete some of the more complex tasks.
   
   My pet peeve with this book is that there is no comprehensive specifications appendix for torque, clearances, tolerances, pressures etc. It is very frustrating to have to hunt and search through the beginning of each chapter to find the needed information. Also the information is incomplete, for instance I could not find the torque specification for the front sprocket cove bolts, the only reference is to the clutch actuator assembly that attaches onto the cover, those bolts capture the cover and clutch housing together, so I must assume that is the appropriate specification for the entire cover.
   
   For anyone interested in Triumph motorcycle repair, this book is much better than just the owners manual, but not as detailed as the appropriate Triumph shop manual. All the essential information for care and maintenance of your motorcycle is there. If your handy with mechanics tools and can read relatively well, the book works well. I am sure a professional mechanic would not be happy with it, but hey he/she can buy the shop manual.
   
   Well, that's my two cents, I enjoyed the book, I recommend it, and hope you enjoy it as well.



2. This is the authority for anyone who doesn't have the shop manual for the first generation Hinckley Triumph motorcycles up to 1999. Haynes has a spotty reputation in the US. This one seems to have escaped that reputation (I think it was written in England, which may explain why it's not as bad as most Haynes manuals). Some people have told me that this is an important manual to have even if you have the shop manual because the shop manual has only drawings where this one has pictures and drawings both.
   
   I have successfully done jobs that have been designated "three (3) wrenches" out of five in difficulty rating with this manual and I am not a trained mechanic. I think if you can do that, you've already gotten your money's worth out of a DYI manual.



3. Because this manual covers other bike models it becomes difficult to continually check if you are referring to the correct model. Perhaps it's not the fault of Haynes keeping up with revised parts being introduced by Triumph - but it is difficult figuring out what a small addition is to the water pump when it's not shown in the manual. It doesn't show many diagrams or photos of parts in the context of the surrounding parts. There's no exploded view of the engine with it's major components shown in relation to other parts. I suppose it's better than nothing.

1 comments about Triumph 650 and 750 2-Valve Twins Owners Workshop Manual, No. 122: '63-'83 (Owners Workshop Manual).

1. I have in the past read and made use of many of the Haynes manuals for a variety of motorcycles, both domestic and foreign, and, without much doubt ,this is one of the best ones. It reaches to over two hundred pages in length and unusualy for them has no serious omisions or errors and manages to cover all aspects of the unit heavyweight Triumph twins practically and comprehensivley for the home maintenance enthusiast. This being one of the manuals which has been regularly updated over the years the coverage of the late Harris models and the advice on parts availability is far more usable than other titles they have put out in the past, it even manages to be a good read if you are less practically interested. Perhaps the standard here is higher because of the competition in the market but it still manages to be a highly reccomended buy - well I bought one so it must be your turn next - what are you waiting for?

No comments about Triumph TR7: The Untold Story.

1 comments about How to Restore the Triumph: TR5/250 and TR6 (Enthusiast's Restoration Manuals).

1. This is a nice TR6 book for my husband who along with my son are restoring two of these TR6's.

3 comments about Triumph, Twins and Triples (Enthusiast Color).

1. The history on each bike discribed in the book is quite informative. The bikes we were specifically interested in are the Bonnevilles and there is no shortage of great pictures and descriptions. There are some great examples of restorations that go beyond showroom quality. We are especially fond of the 1977 Silver Jubilee edition.



2. This is a fine book for basic Triumph history. I think the best feature are the excellent photos. This book is certainly worth the price.



3. Extremely helpful to anyone who is restoring a triumph twin or triple. The colour photos are throughout and I thought the book was money well spent.

No comments about Triumph Motorcycles: From Speed-Twin to Bonneville.

1 comments about Triumph Motorcycle Restoration.

1. I am a bit of a Triumph nut and have most of the books written on the subject.This" Restoration" book has quite a few nice pictures but is of no practical value regarding restoring a Triumph.I'll keep it for my collection but wont be refering to it.Get Hughie Hancock's video and the Hayne's manual along with a repro factory manual and you're set!!

5 comments about Portraits of NASCAR: An Intimate Look Inside the Private Lives of the Most Famous Drivers in NASCAR.

1. This book was more than I expected. The pictures are wonderful & it is bigger than I thought it would be.



2. The photograpy in this book is quite beautiful and if you are a NASCAR fan most of it is self explanatory. I would have liked to see a little more text to go with the photos.



3. Great Photography......not much history. More script on life of NASCAR racers would have been better.



4. The book photo's were great but not enough info on the drivers and their lifestyles to me it was more like a photo ablum.



5. I loved this book! It shows you a different side to some of Nascar's top drivers. I think every Nascar fan would enjoy this book.