Author: Terry Good
Foreword: Dave Arnold
"Terry Good is quite possibly the biggest motocross fan in the world. He is also one of the biggest collectors of works motocross bikes, and his new book tells readers what it’s like to ride and own these magnificent steeds. Legendary Motocross Bikes focuses on twenty of Good’s most prized possessions; to compliment his own words, he also sought out the actual riders and mechanics of each bike to help describe what it was like to compete and work on them. In the book’s foreword, former Team Honda mechanic and manager Dave Arnold thoroughly covers the history of works bike and why they went extinct.
"Some of the championship-winning factory works bikes featured in the 160-page softcover include a 1961 Monark/Lito, Roger DeCoster’s 1973 Suzuki RN73, and Johnny O’Mara’s 1980 Mugen Honda. The most recent is Eric Geboers’ 1989 Honda RC500M, one of the most powerful motocross bikes ever designed. This book will make a great addition to your collection, and you’ll certainly learn something about motorcycling history."
—Racer X Illustrated, October 2009
Here are the bikes that have carried their riders to championships--described by the riders who steered their bikes to victory. In twenty-five profiles, riders tell readers what it was like to ride a winning bike, how special features put it ahead of the competition, and what memorable moments happened along the way. Each profile, illustrated with action photography from the bikes glory days as well as present-day images, offers a detailed technical analysis of the engine/transmission, frame, suspension, brakes, and other features that made the bike special. Rich with detailed photography and one-of-a-kind anecdotes, this is an irresistible celebration of the spirit, the grit, and the gear that made motocross what it is today.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 160
Length: 9.25 x 10.875
ISBN-13: 9780760336601
Catalog ID: 147224