2 comments about Karmann Ghia Coupe and Cabriolet (Car & Motorcycle Marque/Model).

1. This is the best book for VW's Karmann Ghia. Granted there are not many out there but this one has pretty much all the info for someone who is interested in this car. The only drawback is that it is not available as a hardback and thus the fifth star is dropped.



2. I really enjoyed this book. A nice description of the car, and its development---as a project, not just as a vehicle.

No comments about Clymer Polaris: Magnum & Big Boss Atvs : 1996-1998: Service, Repair, Maintenance.

3 comments about BMW Motorcycles: The Evolution of Excellence.

1. That and many other historical events mentioned by the author make this book interesting. I like the format, the pictures and the style.Unfortunately the book is not up to speed when it comes to the latest ( not even 06 models ) products of the BMW motorcycle line.
   However, it makes a beautiful gift.



2. This book waxes enthusiastically about how wonderful BMW's quality was/is. I bought this book expecting a focus on BMW's specific innovations and their development. Instead, it just gushed about the company being the epitome of quality on every other page with virtually no reference to innovations, designs, standards, etc. Although I agree that BMW's quality was once very good, I don't feel that they've continued to maintain high standards. Now, it's easier for them to charge a premium simply to maintain the "illusion of quality."



3. Other than that, it reads like a BMW brochure; the pictures are really cool, however. The text gushes enthusiastic about how great BMW is. It's a good read about a historical overview of the company. A good coffee table book for motorcycle lovers.

5 comments about Bmw Motorcycle: Illustrated Buyer's Guide.

1. This book documents the production of all BMW motorcycles from the very beginning up until 1997. It has high quality pictures of most BMW models as well as rating the various models as to desirability of ownership from a collector's point of view.

   The author is obviously an expert in this area and offers insightful comments. There are quite a few sidebars that detail his riding experiences on various older models

   This book is a "must have" for any serious BMW motorcycle enthusiast or owner.




2. This is a great book and well written. However, it is more of a history book on the BMW motorcycles than it is a buyer's guide. There is very little information on pricing and the author is very generous to the BMW legacy without being especially helpful to prospective buyers. I put it down having learned alot about the BMW line but probably more confused about which BMW to buy than when I picked it up. If you want to learn about the bikes it is great, if you are a newcomer and you want basic buying info, I am not sure that this is the best book.



3. This is a very complete and detailed book. I think that the authors give us a very good review of the BMW bikes. They write not only about technical specification, but history as well. They have good pictures, photos and technical data. What I miss is that they forgot to write about some types ( R-3, R-61 ) and they do not give the technical data of all types of BMW bikes. The advantage of this book - can be read as an interesting story - is also the disadvantage of it. What I would try, if I were the author, is that show the types one by one, not forgetting the stories, but more sistematically show us the BMW bikes, one or two page for each, including photos, pictures, data. Otherwise the best book I know about BMW bikes.



4. The book detailed the models, chronologically, showing how one cycle evolved into the the next model. It would detail the new models improvements. Numerous photo also aided in the descriptions of the improvements made year to year, model to model. Easy reading and a MUST read for all you BMW lovers.



5. This is an excellent book for the BMW motorcycle enthusiast. It tells the whole story since the beginning until around 1994. It presents it chronologically as technical achivements so one can see how one model was improved upon to become the next. And it has a lot of excellent photos. There are a few gaps (like, what made the R60/6 to become the R60/7) but I guess that that is unavoidable. The authors are very knowledgeable but left out a lot of interesting information BY DESIGN. They don't give us their opinion about what is right or wrong with each machine, and I would like to know the opinion of experts! For example, I have learned somewhere else that the old R60 models from the 1970s are forgiving for not-too-expert riders, a bit involved in maintenance (like adjusting valves every month), but easy and cheap to repair whereas de K models are more difficult to ride, very easy to maintain, but difficult and expensive to repair. This is the kind of information I would have expected in this book. I would also like to see more technical specifications. I still think that this is a great book but I pray the authors: expand the book in its next edition and make it the dream of every BMW motorcycle enthusiast.

1 comments about Honda: Cr25or 1997-2001 (Clymer Motorcycle Repair) (Clymer Motorcycle Repair).

1. Give you all the information you could need for amateur repair and maint. of you CR250.

No comments about Kawasaki KC,KE & KH100 1975 to 1999 (Haynes Service and Repair Manual).

No comments about Classic Motorcycles: 24 Full-Color Cards (Card Books).

1 comments about Choppers Field Guide: Custom Bikes 1950s-Present.

1. This is primarily a picture booklet on "old school" style choppers. I use the term booklet, because it is a very small book, smaller than a cd, 5 1/4" wide, by 4 1/4" high with over 400 pages. I didn't check the size of the book, so I was surprised when I received it.
   
   There are a few pictures on each bike and they well done, but it's a little short on detailed information. If you are looking for info on parts and manufacturers of the parts, then I would look elsewhere.

5 comments about Harley-Davidson: The Legend.

1. This two volume set has lots of history, lots of information, and fantastic color photographs of Harleys, Harley riders, and the Harley culture. A great gift for the Harley rider in your life and a great gift for yourself. How often can you get such terrific Harley stuff for so little cost :-)!!



2. bought it at borders for 25 buck



3. The Author of this two book set succeeds in something that all Harley-Davidson riders have, at one time or another, tried to do. Explain why we have this love affair with 650+ pounds of oil, steel and Milwaukee Thunder, and a lifestyle of unspoken Brotherhood. Words in themselves would not be enough, but the pictures therein speak volumes to us who, "Live to Ride - Ride to Live. I am sure that they will speak the same to you too.



4. This is one of those books that can be identified as the book of books on Harley-Davidson. If you own a Harley, this book is a MUST HAVE. If you don't have a Harley, you will want to get one after reading this bok and after looking at all the terrific pictures. It is a two volume set, now out of publish. To find this may be hard, but check for this with Amazon's serach for books that are out of print. Because this book is two volumes and is coffee table size, it can be read, looked at and studied by many. This is the Bible of Harley. Without a question, if anyone picks this book up with the interst of bikes they will love it. FIVE STARS AL THE WAY!



5. I was introduced to this book by a friend who bought it as a gift for a family member. I asked to borrow it, and to my amazement I could not believe all the information and history the book contained. I immediately started searching the web for a copy. This book is a "keeper" for anyone who owns or has an interest in a Harley! I cant wait to see what Dieter & Oluf write about Harleys next!

No comments about Classic Motorcycling: A Guide for the 21st Century.