books

We have a great variety of books in stock;
parts catalogs, service manuals, restoration manuals etc.


Miscellaneous

(for more books see also our "Books Specials" page.)
 

1916 Sales Brochure, 24 pages
L590, 15.00

1917 Sales brochure, 5 pages
L591, 3.00

"1938 Factory Tour"
Small booklet describing a factory tour in 1938. Includes many pictures of parts being manufactured.
L592, 10.00

1950 WR/WRTT Sales Brochure
Reprint of the "1950 Competition Models" sales brochure.
Beautiful 4 page brochure with specifications and illustrations of the WR and WR-TT racers. Also lists the 1949 track records of Harley-Davidson riders.
L534, 7.00

"How to restore your Harley-Davidson", by Bruce Palmer III
Here is the book that Harley-Davidson enthusiasts have been dreaming of:
A complete guide to correctly restoring Harley-Davidson motorcycles to factory original and authentic specification.
Five years in preparation, "How to restore your Harley-Davidson" is the biggest and best book ever written on restoring Harley-Davidsons, an encyclopedia telling you what parts are correct and what´s not. This book will become the reference work on Harley-Davidson restoration. Here are 640!! pages packed with more than 600 photographs and over 600.000 words of detailed text, charts, and tables covering: VIN, motor numbers, motor, transmission, clutch, electrical ignition and lighting, frame, chassis, and bodywork restoration, paint colors, finish for every nut, accessories and options, etc.
Covers following models:
- ´37-´47 Knucklehead
- ´48-´64 Panhead
- ´37-´48 1200 Flathead
- ´37-´63 750cc (including Servi-car and all military models).
L625, 39.00

"Harley-Davidson Flatheads", by Jerry Hatfield.
One of the most versatile motorcycles ever built, the Flathead anchors the Harley- Davidson lineage. Flathead engines powered The Motor Company’s success in the 1930s when a fourth of all workers were laid off, and were the Army’s “weapon of choice” during World War II. Author Jerry Hatfield chronicles 55 years of the type’s engineering, military service, racing adventures, and sales success. Restorers will find this book indispensible, but any H-D enthusiast will enjoy this colorful fact-filled account of The Motor Company’s jack-of-all-trades, the Flathead.
L645, 26.00

"Classic Harley Big Twins", by Greg Field and Tom Murphy.
Includes three out of print books;
H-D Knuckleheads, by Greg Field,
H-D Panheads, by Greg Field,
and H-D Shovelheads, by Tom Murphy.
L602 Paperback, 383 pages, 28.00 Euro.

"Original Harley-Davidson Knucklehead", by Greg Field.
Hard cover edition of the out of print book.
L603, 128 Pages, 35.00 Euro.

"Original Harley-Davidson Panhead", by Greg Field.
Hard cover edition of the out of print book.
L604, 128 Pages, 35.00 Euro.

"The Big Book Of Harley-Davidson", by Thomas C. Bolfert, Revised edition.
Beautiful hard cover, full color, large size book, 25 x 32 cm, 300 pages
Follow the trail of this American succes story as it winds through history, decade by decade, influenced by wars, depressions, and severe competition from domestic and foreign sources, only to emerge in the 1990´s stronger and more popular than ever. Told in an easy narrative style, and illustrated by over a thousand colorful photos dating back to the turn of the century, the story of Harley-Davidson is fitted against a historical timeline that helps put its long past into the proper perspective of the prevailing times.
L619, 70.00

"The Harley-Davidson Story"
This original H-D published book offers a condensed history of the company and contains photos on production, racing and military motorcycles. 1989 Edition with over 155 historic photos.
L594, 16.00

"Harley-Davidson Police Motorcycles"
Harley-Davidson has long been synonymous with police motorcycles, and this book traces the evolution of Harley-Davidson's two-wheeled cruisers, from the first police motorcycles of the teens to the comeback of the eighties and nineties. Along with hundreds of photos of these magnificent machines, the riders tell tales of long routes, exciting chases, and training high jinks. Whether your interest is in Harley-Davidson or police motorcycles, this outstanding collection of archival photography, colorful anecdotes, and model histories tells a compelling tale you won't want to miss.
L632, 25.00

"The Legend Begins"
- Harley-Davidson Motorcycles 1903-1969 - An Official Publication -
This book is a must for every restorer or owner of a 1903-1969 model. From every year there are photos and/or illustrations, models that were available that year, parts that were available in various accessory groups and police groups, paint schemes, etc, etc. Also include production figures and model descriptions for these years.
L626, 65.00

"Harley-Davidson in the 1960s", by Allan Girdler & Jeff Hackett.
"Harley-davidson in the 1960s" chronicles The Motor Company's efforts to survive the Asian onslaught, a struggle that transforms Harley-Davidson-a familiy run businness concern-into a division of AMF. In the process it tells the story of some of the most exciting motorcycles of all time. Covers all models; Duo-Glide, Early-Shovel, Sportster, KR-TT racer, Sprint, Topper scooter, etc.
L655, 16.50

"Harley-Davidson 1930-1941", by Herbert Wagner.
- Revolutionary Motorcycles & Those Who Rode Them -
Re-live the golden age of Milwaukee motorcycling in this unique book that goes beyond the rest. Hear intimate untold accounts, stories, anecdotes, tall-tales, and legends as revealed by company officials, factory men, dealers, motorcycle club members, and riders who designed, built, tested, sold, rode, and raced the classic Harley-Davidson of the 1930´s. Exclusive photos from private collections and massive detailed text trace the development of the H-D Big Twin from the side-valve VL to the 61 and 74 OHVmodels, the legendary Knucklehead. Experience first hand the final expression of the founders' genius and what it was like around the Harley-Davidson Motor Company and the Milwaukee motorcycle scene from the men who lived it.
L627, 29.00

"Classic Harley-Davidson 1903-1941", by Herbert Wagner.
Delving into the depths of Harley-Davidson history, author Herbert Wagner brings readers many new discoveries on the evolution of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. From the turn-of-the-century single-cylinder prototype to the 1941 74 OHV Big Twin Knucklehead, Classic Harley-Davidson 1903-1941 captures the dream of Bill Harley and the Davidson brothers. Over 80 color photographs help illustrate this amazing story, depicting such models as:
- 1903 to 1905 Singles
- Early V-twins
- World War I military models
- JDH and JH models (two-cam)
- 21 and 45 OHV models
- VL and VLH Flatheads
- EL and FL Knuckleheads
L644, 18.00

"H-D Classics 1903-1965", by Jerry Hatfield.
- Illustrated Buyer´s Guide -
Harley-Davidson was synonymous with raw power and speed in the early days of motorcycling. Those tremendous machines are chronicled here, from the early singles to the Panhead Big Twins and Sportsters. Each bike is covered year by year, with ratings for collectibility, smoothness of ride, passenger accommodations, reliability, and parts and service availability. This formidable group of data is supplanted with the author´s riding impressions, which put you in the driver´s seat of dozens of collectible Harley-Davidson motorcycles. With this comprehensive book, you´ll be well-equipped to select the year and model perfect for your needs, whether it is a 1914 Twin with sidecar, 1941 WLD, 1936 Model EL Knucklehead, or 1957 Sportster.
L639, 20.00

"Motorcycle Memorabilia", by Roger Pribbenow.
Motorcycle Memorabilia is an enjoyable look at the sport of motorcycling from its beginning around 1900 to the mid-1960’s. Photographed in full color are a great variety of items illustrating the scope of memorabilia collecting and items available to the collector. From catalogs and brochures to motorcycle toys and clothing, manufacturers pins and oil containers, you’ll find it all here. Covers all Americanmade motorcycles.
L647, 18.00

"Collecting Harley-Davidson", by Carl Caiati.
A one-of-a-kind resource , covering the history and how-to’s of collecting the fabulous machines loved by so many people, plus the fabulous shirts, sweaters, jackets and much more. Easy-to-use for both the experienced and novice collector, clearly organized, comprehensive, and portable by pocket or purse.
L640, 15.00

"Classis Harley-Davidson Big Twins"
L642, 18.00

"Harley-Davidson", by Malcolm Birkitt.
L643, 18.00

"Tech Tips & Tricks Vol.II"
L601, 12.00

"What fits what"
L607, 20.00

"A Century of Harley-Davidson", by Peter Henshaw.
111 pages.
L652, 25.00

"Inside Harley-Davidson", by John Carrol.
79 pages.
L656, 12.00

"Sheet metal fabrication", by Timothy Remus.
Harley-Davidson sheet metal fabrication. Make and modify fenders, tanks and side covers. 144 pages.
L654, 20.00

"Harley-Davidson, a worldwide love affair, by Jim Glastonbury.
128 pages, many photos.
L653, 25.00

"The Harley-Davidson and Indian wars", by Allan Girdler.
L657, 35.00

"The restoration of vintage & thoroughbred motorcyles"
By Jeff Clew.(British bikes).
L658, 25.00

"Harley-Davidson"
- the motorcycle that built a legend -

By Gerald Foster.
L659, 25.00

"The living legend"
By William Green.
L660, 10.00

"America's Best Customs", by Timothy Remus.
L661, 20.00

"Harley-Davidson - Chronicle"
By doug Mitchell, 320 pages.
L662, 60.00

"Harley-Davidson", by Tod Rafferty.
Large size book, 159 pages.
L663, 25.00

"Illustrated Motorcycle Legends"
By Roy Bacon.
L665, 12.00

"De levende legende", door Tod Rafferty.
Nederlandse uitgave, oorspronkelijke titel: the ultimate machine. Groot formaat, 192 pagina's.
L666, 34.00

Whizzer Owner's Manual.
Operation, installation, parts list, accessories. 37 pages.
L667, 8.00

1925 Cleveland Motorcycle Parts list
L668, 14.00

Cleveland Motorcycle Instructions
(also approx. 1925)
L669, 9.00

Excelsior Instructions Manual
L670, 9.00

Henderson "Deluxe model" parts list
L671, 15.00

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