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Yes, I know... but hear me out. This non-fiction book, which I spent three years researching, writing and conducting interviews for, splits the difference between 1974 and 2074.
Electric dirt bike parks and low range/power scooters for running errands are (in my mind) the perfect tools to emulate the "bike boom" market surge of 50 years ago. I just don't want to see the sport's hard-earned legacy get erased in the process -- and there should be MANY familiar places, faces and races throughout the text.
https://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Gods-Vintage-Motorcyclings-Against/dp/B0GW61D2VV
Thanks for looking -- and I'm happy to field any questions, comments or criticisms.
Well, you got me to buy it.
Though, I hope it's not a diatribe against E Bikes, and it's a History of that time frame, as such. Seems a Mistake / Unnecessary to bring E bikes into it, if it IS a history piece covering 1974 to 2024
Tagged it in with an order for John Hopkins' book, 'Leathered'. Should be with me in just over a week.
You might want to correct the 'to' date you put up in your post - 2024, instead of 2074.
I appreciate your interest and support. The introduction and first chapter help to level-set what the book is and isn't, but in short: a look back at DIY in part I, the state of vintage today in part II, and ways electric motorcycles can help increase future ridership in part III (hence the 1974-2024-2074 timeline).
To your question about e-bikes (if you're referring to electric bicycles), I think they are the ultimate gateway drug to getting more people accustomed to fun and speed; exactly what the sport needs to solve sluggish sales.
If you're looking for a comprehensive history on the evolution of electric motorcycles, I highly recommend this book here. I reference it throughout my work, but my sales pitch is a bit different than Mr. Dillard's. He covered blow-by-blow progress of the technology; I say that the game-changing tech is already here -- we just need to decide how, why and where to adopt it.
Thanks for the reply.
'E Bikes' - No not specifically referring to E Bicycles / Pedelecs. I'm a Frame maker, have done a few E Bicycles. Though, no yet for myself, even though I Really need one. I'm hanging out for the Pinion MGU12, or the Intradrive ( that goes directly in Shimano EP8 hangers , which the E Bike frames - all LT Enduro / DH, I've no interest in short travel bikes - I've made, have) when both finally sell to small makers. I only make Pinion Gearbox frames now, as I Bloody Hate Derailleurs . Though, I daresay 'The Chinese' will bring out something before a Tiny Manufacturer such as I can get the two aforementioned Motor Gearboxes.
My wording about the 'correction' was from how the Book cover just has 1974 to 2024 written on it.
Me? - ICE or E - I don't have any prejudices - so long as it's a Real , Full Sized, serious 2 Wheeler. And, I don't have time for the Prejudiced - from either 'camp', the way they 'go' at each other - though, most of the vitriol is from the 'Never E MC Mob'.
I've plenty of ICE Bikes, and, probably, my next MC, If I purchase another, will be an E Bike - Motorcycle, as the level set by the Stark Varg will, hopefully, dictate what will come from Major manufacturers. That is what I want - not things like Surrons and the many things like it.
I'll get that book - thanks for the 'heads up' on it! I am a Book Addict, basically.
Hey Greg - your book arrived today - Sunday.
I'm in OZ, if you haven't noticed.
I'm like a Big Kid, with how I am continually surprised with how quick things can get from across the World. Cripes, I remember when it took around 5 months for a DG Swingarm to get to me, in the early eighties.
Looks Really interesting ; I've couple of other books to finish this week, so will hold off on starting on it until I've finished them. I tend to read on the train to Uni work.
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I do hope you enjoy it. There's a wide spread of topics within so it might not all resonate with you, but ideally it offers an interesting ride. One bit of advice I heard early on was to "write the book you know" so the book overall is pretty personal as well as, hopefully, professional and educational.
Wanted to drop a few VMX-specific bits from inside the book. Yes, there's road racing, mopeds, micro-economics, politics and even skateboarding inside... but the heart of the thing stems from going racing in 2024 on a 1974 (and-a-half) 250 Maico.
Terminator 2: The "On Any Sunday" of my generation.
From regional AHRMA races and Mid-Ohio to Unadilla and vintage street bike shows.
The parts of a whole.
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